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No.	Colours	Form	Grand National Horses	Odds	Bet	Age	Weights	Trainers	Jockey	Rate
1	01-3244		Madison Du Berlais (FR)	50/1		9	11-10	D Pipe	Tom Scudamore	162
Madison Du Berlais developed into top-class chaser in 2008/9 with three wins. Well handicapped, but not as good this year, including the Racing Post Chase on last start when tried in blinkers.. This looks to be a huge task under top grand national weight. Fell in 2008 and fell first Canal Turn in 2007. Red Rum was the last to carry top weight to victory in 1974. Tom Scudamore never closer than eighth in nine attempts. His Dad, Peter Scudamore never won the race.

2	1-P3463		Mon Mome (FR)	10/1		10	11-7	Miss V Williams	Aidan Coleman	148
Mon Mome 100/1 emphatic 12 length winner last year at 100-1 and great third in Cheltenham Gold Cup last month. Looks set to make a bold defence of his crown, but has more on his plate this time from a 7lb higher weight mark, Has had a light campaign and Red Rum was the last back-to-back winner 36 years ago and only 2 back-to-back winners in last 140 years.

3	151U-02		Black Apalachi (IRE)	12/1		11	11-6	D T Hughes		155
Black Apalchi is the leading Irish Grand National horses hope, despite failing to complete in the past two Grand Nationals. Bold jumper suffered an early fall in 2008 but was tanking along in the lead when unshipping his rider at the 22nd fence (second Becher's Brook) last year. Easy winner of 2008 Becher Chase over the Grand National fences and looked as good as ever when runner-up to stable-companion Vic Venturi at Fairyhouse last time. Loves soft ground, but may have too much weight. Loves soft ground, but may have too much weight.

4	5-50030		Joe Lively (IRE)	66/1		11	11-6	C L Tizzard		155
Joe Lively is a fine jumper with four wins at Cheltenham. Weighted up to his best and has lacked usual enthusiasm this season, finishing well held in the William Hill Trophy Chase. Needs the big fences to relight his fire. Jockey Joe Tizzard, who has partnered the horse in 23 of his 25 races has a bad Grand National record, completing only once from 11 attempts. Without a win since January 2009 , this 11 year old likes to race with the pace. Not sure to be suited by this extreme test and others are preferred.

5	211501		Vic Venturi (IRE)	16/1		10	11-6	D T Hughes		154
Vic Venturi defeated fellow Grand National runner Black Apalachi in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse in February, which came just five days after the National weights had been announced, means that he is officially 8lb under weight. However, that race took less winning and his victory in the Becher Chase over the National fences in November could be a red herring as there were only six runners left after two fences and his jumping lacked conviction. Stamina is a worry because he has not lasted home in two Irish Nationals. Paddy Flood, who has ridden twice in the grand national fell at the first fence last year. Not certain to stay the full distance.

6	P002-00		Comply Or Die (IRE)	20/1		11	11-5	D Pipe		153
Comply or Die was the Grand National winner in 2008 and again ran well in 2009 when beating all bar winner Mon Mome. 1lb lower mark this time and no reason to expect anything but another challenge because he's got few miles on the clock and has again been trained specifically for the Grand National, seen just twice this term. Timmy Murphy has ridden him in past two races but could switch to The Package, who runs in the same colours. Graham Lee, who won on Amberleigh House in 2004, will ride whoever he rejects.

7	01-423P		Don't Push It (IRE)	SP		10	11-5	Jonjo O'Neill		153
Don't Push It, since making Denman roll up his sleeves at Cheltenham towards end of 2006, his jumping has been inconsistent with problems. He may put it all together in a big race one day and his win at last year's Grand National meeting in a competitive handicap on the Mildmay course also offers encouragement. On the negative side, he showed little zest over hurdles at Cheltenham on his most recent start. Tony McCoy has never finished closer than third in 14 attempts, or novice Grand National jockey Richard McLernon has never ridden in race. He doesn’t look the best handicapped runner in the race.

8	U2404P		Made In Taipan (IRE)	100/1		8	11-4	Thomas Mullins		149
Made in Taipan would be a bigger shock than Mon Mome last year and has no form over extreme distances and looks sure to struggle to complete the course. Smart and consistent over much shorter, but has his work cut out over this sort of journey. Several creditable efforts this term, though seemsunsuited by hectic big-field handicap at Cheltenham last month and also very doubtful stayer, unproven beyond 2½m.

9	1-03520		Niche Market (IRE)	16/1		9	11-4	R H Buckler		152
Niche Market won the Irish Grand National in 2009 and several good races to his name this term especially at Newbury, when third to Denman in the Hennessy Gold Cup and second to Tricky Trickster in the Aon Chase. However but for a poor run at Cheltenham, he would have a major form shout. Handicapped to hilt now, but genuine sort who should take well to this course and Handicapped to hilt now, but genuine sort who should take well to this course. Seems to need decent ground to show his best. Harry Skelton, son of Nick Skelton, the legendary showjumper will take his first ride in the race.

10	121-210		Tricky Trickster (IRE)	16/1		7	11-4	P F Nicholls		152
Tricky Trickster, a big money purchase and grand national favourite before running a shocker beat only one home in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Does not have much time to recapture his form and no seven-year-old has won this since 1940. He had looked every inch a grand National winner pipping Niche Market close to home in the Aon Chase at Newbury in February having previously landed the four-mile National Hunt Chase in fine style at Cheltenham last year Montelimar, his grandsire, was the sire of recent Aintree heroes Hedgehunter and Monty's Pass. Barry Geraghty, won on Monty's Pass in 2003 and placed on three other occasions. Rejected by Ruby Walsh here.

11	FU-3644		Cloudy Lane	40/1		10	11-3	D McCain Jnr		151
Cloudy Lane attempts to provide the McCain family with a fifth Grand National win. Faded to finish sixth in 2008 when well in at the weights and fell at the Chair on the first circuit in 2009. Usually a great jumper but, despite being 7lb lower in the ratings than last year, his window of opportunity has probably passed. Jockey Jason Maguire, no higher than sixth after eight attempts. May not truly stay this extended distance and despite family connections, easy to pass over.

12	UPP/21P		Dream Alliance	33/1		9	11-3	P J Hobbs		151
Dream Alliance chased home Denman in the 2007 Hennessy Gold Cup and refound that form when coming back from injuty to a surprise win in this season's Welsh Grand National. Did not reproduce that when running poorly behind Silver By Nature who he had beaten into second at Chepstow at Haydock on his latest start and as his jumping can let him down is overlooked. Tom O'Brien was second on McKelvey in 2007 but not completed past two years.

13	1P00-60		Nozic (FR)	66/1		9	11-3	P F Nicholls		-
Nozic will be capable of making an impact off his current rating but it's unlikely to be in the Grand National because he's not a stayer and seemed to resent the big fences when running in last year's Topham. Will carry the hopes and expectations of The Sun newspaper horse and Coral bookmakers for the day and to be used as a prize. Liam Treadwell, who made it first time lucky when winning on Mon Mome last year. Capable at his best, but not very consistent, a doubtful stayer.

14	53-2050		My Will (FR)	33/1		10	11-2	P F Nicholls		150
My Will has only one win since 2005 but overcame making errors to finish third in the grand last year, but beaten over 50 lengths in the Gold Cup last month and may not have the pace to challenge this year.. May not get away with making similar mistakes for a second time and. Not in same form as when third off 2 lb higher, whilst his jumping didn't convince that day and it could prove even bigger issue without Ruby Walsh's assistance this time. Nick Scholfield, has completed in rear, only two rides in race.

15	3606-4F		Pablo Du Charmil (FR)	100/1		9	11-2	D Pipe		-
Pablo Du Charmil has a good record when fresh but his latest effort on only start since May 2009 after a break ended with a heavy fall at Cheltenham. Unproven beyond three miles ad all previous form suggests that this trip is way behind his best, unlikely to relish such a severe test. Danny Cook, first ride in race. Major surprise if he manages to get round.

16	112313		Backstage (FR)	20/1		8	11-0	G Elliott		-
Backstage enhanced his reputation during the summer winning but the handicapper took exception raising him an aggregate of 29lb. Still possible that he has more to offer and his trainer won the Grand National in 2007 with Silver Birch. He may need a sound surface to show his best and that he made little impact in last year's Aintree Fox Hunter Chase, albeit gaining some experience of the National fences. Well beaten over hurdles on heavy going on his latest start.

17	6-51110		Ballyholland (IRE)	25/1		9	11-0	C A McBratney		145
Ballyholland took his form to another level when winning the Galway Plate in smooth style over 2m 6f in July and ran a pleasing race behind Tranquil Sea at Leopardstown in late February. Sure-footed jumper, better than ever last summer. Never tackled long distances, though, and his stamina is a huge doubt and unknown quantity here. Acts in the mud but well served by good ground. Andrew McNamara, completed for first time in four attempts last year, won Irish National on Monday. Has been well backed in recent weeks, but no evidence he needs a long trip and best form on better ground.

18	P-1P1PP		Beat The Boys (IRE)	80/1		9	11-0	N A Twiston-Davies		146
Beat the Boys is one of four grey grand national horses left in the race. Has a patchy record as his form figures reveal he's won five of his past 12 races and can dominate by making all in smaller fields, but unlikely that such tactics will work in the National. He has been pulled up in just as many. High enough in the weights and has also had jumping issues. Brian Hughes has his first ride in the race. Not one to rely on, with suspect jumping/temperament likely to hold him back here. Rank Outsider.

19	0-000F0		Preists Leap (IRE)	SP		10	11-0	Thomas O'leary		148
Preists Leap is a dual winner of the Thyestes Chase but well held in this season's renewal and, overall, his wins-to-runs ratio is poor. Difficult to see him improving on the fourteenth place, beaten 75 lengths in this race last year ridden by Philip Enright. Only 5 lb lower than the 2009 race and easy to oppose after uninspiring 2009/10 campaign so far, not fluent when well held in cross-country event at Cheltenham last time.

20	14F-016		Can't Buy Time (IRE)	SP		8	10-13	Jonjo O'Neill		147
Can't Buy Time fell at the eighteenth, in last year's Grand National but usually a sound jumper and largely progressive profile. Good winner at Cheltenham on New Year's Day but disappointed at Newbury latest and his stamina is a niggle because he ran out of steam when fourth to Tricky Trickster over four miles at Cheltenham last season. Rejected by Tony McCoy in favour of Don’t Push It.

21	103223		Snowy Morning (IRE)	18/1		10	10-13	W P Mullins		147
Snowy Morning is one of two strong horses for Willie Mullins who also runs Arbor Supreme and won the 2005 National with Hedgehunter. Fine third place in 2008 but made errors and not at his best when ninth last year. This classy horse has been in decent form in Ireland this season and he looks the sort to definitely get round and could get a place. Tendency to make a mistake or two remains a worry, but not done much wrong this season over mostly inadequate distances, including when a good third to Tranquil Sea at Leopardstown at the end of February. Fits most of the grand national trends and one of the more likely contenders. David Casey, closest in ten attempts when third on him two years ago.

22	136-2U1		Big Fella Thanks	7/1		8	10-12	P F Nicholls		146
Big Fella Thanks ran sixth as a novice off a 3lb higher mark last year finishing each way for Boylesports who paid 6 ew grand national places in 2009, when he went a fair way to proving his stamina and resolution. Been trained with a repeat trip in mind and warmed up for his return with a fine victory at Newbury in March over a trip that seemed likely to be on the short side. Officially 5lb well in after that and should go well if he can keep errors down to a minimum. Champion trainer has yet to win this, but this looks his best chance. Ran creditable 6th when a novice last year and has Ruby Walsh on top. Ruby Walsh is regularly an asset over these fences.

23	3301-00		Character Building (IRE)	20/1		10	10-11	J J Quinn		145
Character Building, only two grey horses have ever won the Grand National, The Lamb in 1868 and 1871 and Nicolaus Silver in 1961, but this one has long looked tailor-made for it. Unfortunately, setbacks have resulted in missing the past two Grand Nationals and he ran a lacklustre race at Cheltenham latest, when he had optimum conditions. Type to bounce back, though, and could go well for his new owners if he takes to the fences. Fancied for the race 12 months ago, but missed Aintree through injury. Has struggled on two outings this season, but capable at best and respect his chances

24	60/144-P		State of Play	20/1		10	10-11	Evan Williams		-
State of Play, the 2006 Hennessy winner was a fine fourth in the National last year off a 5lb higher mark and might have finished second but for mid-race errors leaving him to play catch up. Usually a sound jumper and his trainer's ploy of keeping him fresh not run since November and could be rewarded as he's undoubtedly at his best after a break. His record since 2005 after a rest of four months or more reads 1112P and you can excuse that last figure as he was found to have a small problem afterwards. Would not want the going to get too soft.

25	0-12100		Ellerslie George (IRE)	66/1		10	10-10	Nick Mitchell		144
Ellerslie George, front-runner horse put up a personal best when repelling all challengers at the Badger Ales, Wincanton in November but handicapper's response was hefty and, more significant, he has not taken to Aintree on two past visits. Could give his jockey a fun ride without being involved at the finish.

26	4P1540		Ballyfitz	66/1		10	10-9	N A Twiston-Davies		139
Ballyfitz, honest stayer horse, winner at 2008 Cheltenham Festival over hurdles and was a decent novice chaser last year, but jumping has been an issue and that could find him out over these unique fences, but without a win over fences since November 2008. Fifth in the Welsh National before plugging on to be fourth in the Blue Square Gold Cup at Haydock. The big fences could be too much for him. David England, failed to complete both attempts and very difficult to fancy here as a result.

27	43545U		Conna Castle (IRE)	100/1		11	10-9	J J Mangan		143
Conna Castle, trainer won the Grand National in 2003 with Montys Pass but difficult to see him repeating the trick with this horse. Has accumulated plenty of prize money but usually races over much shorter and on lengthy losing run. Not won since a prolific 2007/8 campaign and is often let down by his jumping including last time and very doubtful stayer, raced mainly at 2m / 2½m. Beat current Champion Chaser Big Zeb in a Grade One back in 2008.

28	2P5-011		Eric's Charm (FR)	SP		12	10-9	O Sherwood		143
Eric's Charm has been with Oliver Sherwood's Lambourn yard since 2002 and more than paid his way. Will be trying this test for this first time as a 12 year old. Reserves his best for Sandown but was a game winner of a veteran’s chase at Newbury last time and is among those who are well treated at the weights. His tendency to jump right must count against him, though, and he was an early faller the only previous time that he has tackled the National fences. Wayne Hutchinson, thirteenth last year after being unseated at first on debut in race. Enthusiastic front runner who is better than ever despite his advanced years. Fell sixth in 2008 Topham only previous try over these fences.

29	2/0-0000		King Johns Castle (IRE)	33/1		11	10-9	A L T Moore		142


30	305460		Ollie Magern	100/1		12	10-9	N A Twiston-Davies		141


31	30-30U2		Arbor Supreme (IRE)	14/1		8	10-8	W P Mullins		140


32	02P-253		Maljimar (IRE)	33/1		10	10-8	Nick Williams		-


33	3-02312		The Package	14/1		7	10-7	D Pipe		141


34	0-33010		Piraya (FR)	66/1		7	10-7	D Pipe		141


35	U01-4U5		Irish Raptor (IRE)	33/1		11	10-7	N A Twiston-Davies		-


36	P/6220-0		Mr Pointment (IRE)	80/1		11	10-7	Paul Murphy		141


37	P6-1420		Palypso De Creek (FR)	50/1		7	10-6	C E Longsdon		139


38	035B00		Hello Bud (IRE)	40/1		12	10-6	N A Twiston-Davies		137


39	P63/52-P		Flintoff (USA)	50/1		9	10-5	Miss V Williams		-


40	3/32-31P		Abbeybraney (IRE)	50/1		9	10-5	J Howard Johnson		139


41	F-26R20		Silver Birch (IRE)	50/1		13	10-5	G Elliott		138

42	0PP/05-0		Cerium (FR)	66/1		9	10-5	Paul Murphy		133

43	56/33P5		Royal Rosa (FR)	150/1		11	10-5	J Howard Johnson		-

44	PP462F		Knowhere (IRE)	66/1		12	10-4	N A Twiston-Davies		140

45	4F1311		Whinstone Boy (IRE)	25/1		9	10-4	J J Mangan		-

46	25-0560		Oodachee	66/1		11	10-4	C F Swan		133

47	P03-402		Faasel (IRE)	50/1		9	10-3	D Pipe		135

48	-30011		Chief Dan George (IRE)	25/1		10	10-2	James Moffatt		142