The greatest horse race in the world is on this weekend!
Confirmed runners:
Many Clouds ***** Last year's winner and looked better than ever at Kelso last time; strong claims for a repeat (8/1).
Silviniaco Conti **** Has class and although sometimes quirky must come into reckoning; solid jumper. (12/1)
First Lieutenant *** Has not won for three years; capable of fair form but well behind Many Clouds a year ago. (33/1)
Wonderful Charm * Likes good ground but has a bit to prove over this trip; inconsistent. (66/1)
Ballynagour **** Well treated on pick of form and signs of return to best recently. (66/1)
O'Faolains Boy ** In and out performer, but no mistaking ability; signs of revival when running well for long way in Gold Cup at Cheltenham. (40/1)
Gilgamboa *** Serious doubts about his stamina; solid jumper and acts on any going. (66/1)
On His Own ** Looking a little one-paced these days and fell during both previous attempts in this race. (40/1)
The Druids Nephew *** Fell 5 out last year when well fancied; retains ability and not without a chance. (16/1)
Triolo D'Alene *** Has had injury problems and not the force he was, but capable and stays well. (33/1)
Rocky Creek ** Unable to get in the picture in 2014 or 2015; hard to see why this year should be much different. (66/1)
Sir Des Champs ** Has had his issues and lacks a bit of pace now; still capable of fair form; should get around. (40/1)
Holywell ***** No question he is well handicapped and showed signs of imminent form revival last time; strong contender. (16/1)
Shutthefrontdoor ** Unable to give AP McCoy the perfect send off when favourite and fifth a year ago; modest form since. (25/1)
Soll *** Tough and consistent; stays really well and loves the mud. Has successfully negotiated the fences on four occasions. (50/1)
Buywise ** Consistent and proficient jumper; type to run well if perhaps not quite being good enough to win. (50/1)
Boston Bob ** Returned to form last time and has to have claims, but tends to be inconsistent. (33/1)
Aachen *** Solid performer and good jumper, but age is against him as only one 12 year-old has won in past 20 years. (100/1)
Morning Assembly *** Looks the right type as he jumps and stays well and has touch of class. Finds winning difficult and last success was in 2013. (33/1)
Double Ross ** Too inconsistent to have much confidence in; has got round both times he has been over these fences. (66/1)
Goonyella *** Stays really well and won Midlands Grand National last year; unseated rider at first on only previous attempt over the fences. (20/1)
Ucello Conti ** Showed modest form in France but has fared a little better since switching stables; more needed though. (33/1)
Unioniste *** An early faller last year; appears best with plenty of give in the ground. (33/1)
Le Reve ** Strong stayer and has recaptured form since being fitted with blinkers; acts on any going. (40/1)
Gallant Oscar ** Capable performer at best but has been well below par this season. (33/1)
OnenightinVienna ** Has shown useful form but has only run four times over fences and experience must surely be an issue. (40/1)
The Last Samurai **** Is progressing well and looks a live contender; appears to act on any going. (12/1)
Kruzhlinin ** Never got into race when distant 10th a year ago; also got round in Becher Chase over the fences in 2014. (25/1)
Rule the World * Hard to fancy; has not won more than 2 years and there are serious stamina doubts. (50/1)
Just a Par *** Useful and on fair mark; looks to be running into form; pulled up in Becher Chase two years ago on only previous try over the fences. (40/1)
Katenko * Rare winner and has not been showing much interest for a while. (66/1)
Vics Canvas *** Fair effort when fifth over the fences in December and certainly one to consider. (66/1)
Black Thunder ** Useful, but appears to run his best races in small fields so this represents a major challenge for him. (50/1)
Ballycasey * Brought down at Canal Turn when a 25-1 chance a year ago; stamina still an unknown. (80/1)
Hadrian's Approach ** Plagued by injuries in recent years and although once smart, he is definitely a light of former days. (66/1)
Vieux Lion Rouge ** Has bits of form that make him a player but is not that consistent. (66/1)
Pendra * Lightly-raced since finishing modest 10th in 2014 Irish National; does not always find much under pressure. (66/1)
Saint Are **** Runner-up in this race twelve months ago and has excellent record over the fences - 4 completions from four attempts. (25/1)
Home Farm ** Not one to trust and has a fair bit to prove over this sort of distance. (100/1)
The Romford Pele ** Useful stayer in 2014, but has had a few problems; two recent hurdles runs hinted that ability is still there. (50/1)
Last years
Brilliant video and gives you some idea what a gruelling and dangerous race this is for both Man and beast
This jockey, Leighton Aspell, is riding Many Clouds again and if he wins, Leighton will become the first jockey to win the National 3 years running
Confirmed runners:
Many Clouds ***** Last year's winner and looked better than ever at Kelso last time; strong claims for a repeat (8/1).
Silviniaco Conti **** Has class and although sometimes quirky must come into reckoning; solid jumper. (12/1)
First Lieutenant *** Has not won for three years; capable of fair form but well behind Many Clouds a year ago. (33/1)
Wonderful Charm * Likes good ground but has a bit to prove over this trip; inconsistent. (66/1)
Ballynagour **** Well treated on pick of form and signs of return to best recently. (66/1)
O'Faolains Boy ** In and out performer, but no mistaking ability; signs of revival when running well for long way in Gold Cup at Cheltenham. (40/1)
Gilgamboa *** Serious doubts about his stamina; solid jumper and acts on any going. (66/1)
On His Own ** Looking a little one-paced these days and fell during both previous attempts in this race. (40/1)
The Druids Nephew *** Fell 5 out last year when well fancied; retains ability and not without a chance. (16/1)
Triolo D'Alene *** Has had injury problems and not the force he was, but capable and stays well. (33/1)
Rocky Creek ** Unable to get in the picture in 2014 or 2015; hard to see why this year should be much different. (66/1)
Sir Des Champs ** Has had his issues and lacks a bit of pace now; still capable of fair form; should get around. (40/1)
Holywell ***** No question he is well handicapped and showed signs of imminent form revival last time; strong contender. (16/1)
Shutthefrontdoor ** Unable to give AP McCoy the perfect send off when favourite and fifth a year ago; modest form since. (25/1)
Soll *** Tough and consistent; stays really well and loves the mud. Has successfully negotiated the fences on four occasions. (50/1)
Buywise ** Consistent and proficient jumper; type to run well if perhaps not quite being good enough to win. (50/1)
Boston Bob ** Returned to form last time and has to have claims, but tends to be inconsistent. (33/1)
Aachen *** Solid performer and good jumper, but age is against him as only one 12 year-old has won in past 20 years. (100/1)
Morning Assembly *** Looks the right type as he jumps and stays well and has touch of class. Finds winning difficult and last success was in 2013. (33/1)
Double Ross ** Too inconsistent to have much confidence in; has got round both times he has been over these fences. (66/1)
Goonyella *** Stays really well and won Midlands Grand National last year; unseated rider at first on only previous attempt over the fences. (20/1)
Ucello Conti ** Showed modest form in France but has fared a little better since switching stables; more needed though. (33/1)
Unioniste *** An early faller last year; appears best with plenty of give in the ground. (33/1)
Le Reve ** Strong stayer and has recaptured form since being fitted with blinkers; acts on any going. (40/1)
Gallant Oscar ** Capable performer at best but has been well below par this season. (33/1)
OnenightinVienna ** Has shown useful form but has only run four times over fences and experience must surely be an issue. (40/1)
The Last Samurai **** Is progressing well and looks a live contender; appears to act on any going. (12/1)
Kruzhlinin ** Never got into race when distant 10th a year ago; also got round in Becher Chase over the fences in 2014. (25/1)
Rule the World * Hard to fancy; has not won more than 2 years and there are serious stamina doubts. (50/1)
Just a Par *** Useful and on fair mark; looks to be running into form; pulled up in Becher Chase two years ago on only previous try over the fences. (40/1)
Katenko * Rare winner and has not been showing much interest for a while. (66/1)
Vics Canvas *** Fair effort when fifth over the fences in December and certainly one to consider. (66/1)
Black Thunder ** Useful, but appears to run his best races in small fields so this represents a major challenge for him. (50/1)
Ballycasey * Brought down at Canal Turn when a 25-1 chance a year ago; stamina still an unknown. (80/1)
Hadrian's Approach ** Plagued by injuries in recent years and although once smart, he is definitely a light of former days. (66/1)
Vieux Lion Rouge ** Has bits of form that make him a player but is not that consistent. (66/1)
Pendra * Lightly-raced since finishing modest 10th in 2014 Irish National; does not always find much under pressure. (66/1)
Saint Are **** Runner-up in this race twelve months ago and has excellent record over the fences - 4 completions from four attempts. (25/1)
Home Farm ** Not one to trust and has a fair bit to prove over this sort of distance. (100/1)
The Romford Pele ** Useful stayer in 2014, but has had a few problems; two recent hurdles runs hinted that ability is still there. (50/1)
Last years
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Brilliant video and gives you some idea what a gruelling and dangerous race this is for both Man and beast
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This jockey, Leighton Aspell, is riding Many Clouds again and if he wins, Leighton will become the first jockey to win the National 3 years running
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How is WWE more barbaric than horse racing ?! Oh those poor wrestlers, choosing to do what they love and make millions of dollars off it in a year, tbf it takes its toll on there bodies and a lot of them are working matches with quite bad injuries