On Timeform ratings there are 28 within 10lbs of the top rated. When you consider how much ground can be won or lost at any fence or even before the first, how much further some race than others, some jockeys are better horsemen than others when it comes to big fences, some horses will be staying on stronger than others over distances and/or fences they may not have encountered before, and the fact that some, if not all have been brought along with this race in mind, 10lbs on ratings (based on what horses have achieved, not necessarily what they will be capable of on the day) counts for very little. There are also some not far off that 10lb below the top rated. So, basically, most have a good chance of getting placed. You can start ruling out some that are unlikely to be staying on at the finish but it will leave you with literally loads of horses in with a very good chance. I don't think the GN is a betting race any more; it's more of let's see if we can pick a few that might give us a run for our money
Good luck to anyone who has a dabble
Good luck to anyone who has a dabble

