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Trainer: Christian Williams Jockey: Jack Tudor. Likely to be a popular choice with the red half of Merseyside. The 2021 Grand National will be held at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday, April 10th at 5.15pm. Trainer: Ted Walsh (IRE) Jockey: Mark Walsh. Winner of the Midlands National, the Welsh National and even the Virtual Grand National – a computer-animated race in 2020 when the real thing was called off because of the Covid-19 pandemic. If you prefer to listen to the Grand National on the radio, BBC Radio 5Live will have coverage from Aintree starting at 12pm on Saturday, including full commentary of the Grand National at 5.15pm. ... Champion Chases and Gold Cups but has an unenviable record in the Grand National. Got to within eight lengths of Acapella Bourgeois and three of Burrows Saint at Fairyhouse in February and is better off at the weights with both of those here. Jockey, riding for her trainer mother, can claim to have a 100% record round the track after winning on her only previous ride – in the Foxhunters’ Chase over the National fences on Top Wood two years ago. The 2019 Scottish Grand National winner rarely runs a bad race and put up arguably the best performance of his entire career to win a valuable and competitive event at Doncaster in January. 0 0. more . Trainer has been keen to run and considers him an ideal type for the National but had to persuade the owners. The actual Grand National may be off but Saturday will still feature a televised Virtual Grand National. First runner in the race for trainer, and one of the less-fancied contenders for owner JP McManus. He is the likeliest winner and a worthy favourite, but easy enough to swerve when the sheer unpredictability of the National has not been factored in to his price. Trainer: Colin Tizzard Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Generally sound jumper and one of the more interesting outsiders if he takes to this Aintree lark. Three lengths behind handicap “snip” The Shunter at Cheltenham last month, when a stumble on the home turn also cost him a length or two. The easy to follow Grand National 2021 Runners list, each horse rated, plus betting guide, latest odds, jockeys, numbers and silks. The runner-up behind Tiger Roll in 2019 has a longstanding negative to defy as Nickel Coin was the last mare to win in 1951 – an odd renewal when 12 of the 36 runners failed to get beyond the first fence. The Storyteller is the only withdrawal as the final field of 40 horses is named for Saturday's Aintree Grand National. Grand National 2021: All the 40 runners and riders taking part in the Aintree race and favourites to win. Trainer won with Comply Or Die in 2008, 14 years after his father triumphed with Miinnehoma, owned by the late comedian Freddie Starr. Grand National 2021: Who could be Aintree headline makers? James Bowen takes the place of the injured Adam Wedge on the Welsh National winner, who would be a big player if he could sneak in at the bottom of the weights. Long looked a National type for owners Tom Friel and Andrew Gemmell, and has been placed three times at the Cheltenham Festival. Live on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sport website. Related: Talking Horses: Tiger Roll is back at Aintree, but not in the right race. Like Cloth Cap, he looks like one to pass over at his current price. This was the first horse trained by Price and she pledged a few weeks ago not to drink any booze until he wins the National. There’s something inexplicable about the record of trainer Nicky Henderson, who has won multiple Champion Hurdles, Champion Chases and Gold Cups but has an unenviable record in the Grand National. Related: Grand National’s enduring charm embodied by stirring Worsley story. Just beat Discorama, who was carrying 4lb more weight, by a short head earlier in the season. Pinterest. Pulled up over three miles and five furlongs in November and below form again when fancied to run well at the Cheltenham Festival. Runners, riders, trainers and form – all the key details you need to know for Saturday’s big race at Aintree. It will be a huge event so here are some of the runners that we think can run a great race on April 10th 2021. Stable jockey has opted to ride Minella Times instead. Former top jockey Ruby Walsh thought Burrows Saint had “English National written all over” after winning the Irish National on him in 2019. Trainer: Henry de Bromhead (IRE) Jockey: Aidan Coleman. The Storyteller was the only withdrawal as the final field of 40 horses - headed by Cloth Cap - was named for the Grand National on Saturday. WhatsApp. Had been well fancied for last year’s Aintree race before it was called off because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Grand National 2021: Aintree preview – Cloth Cap & Minella Times among runners – BBC Sport . Jockey was beaten by a nose on Sunnyhillboy in 2012. Huge run anticipated. Managed to keep tabs on Minella Indo, this season’s Gold Cup winner, for a long way at Wexford in October but seems to have been paying for it ever since. Michael O’Leary, his owner, made a song and dance about Tiger Roll’s rating when the weights came out in February, but would have been more justified in kicking off about this one’s mark. Has bits and pieces of top-class form in his back catalogue, including a close second to The Storyteller in a Grade One at Down Royal in October. Derek Fox, Ryan Mania and David Mullins all won the National at the first attempt in recent years. But it’s also fair to say that there a lot more misses than hits among his recent outings – he was one of the first horses beaten in the Ryanair Chase last time – and his stamina for the National’s marathon trip also remains to be seen (or not, as the case seems more likely to be). Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Outrage grows over pepper-spraying of Black and Latino Army officer, Virginia governor requests investigation of 'disturbing' police incident. Would be a real contender if back to the form of his second place in the 2017 King George VI Chase and if able to see out the trip, but that’s two big ifs already. Little – correction: nothing – has gone right for him since, and while a run at Kempton in February qualified him to line up on Saturday, he showed little sign of a revival and finished 39 lengths behind the winner. Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree. Was among the market leaders for the 2020 renewal as well, but he was beaten out of sight behind Cloth Cap last time and a long-delayed second crack at a race that has always promised to play to his strengths is probably 12 months too late. That’s not a promising profile on the face of it, but he has been placed three times at the Cheltenham Festival while hinting that a challenge like today’s could be right up his street. Sent off the 8-1 favourite for the 2017 National, having won the previous year’s RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival when trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies. While trainer’s main hope appears to be Burrows Saint, there is encouragement from Class Conti’s third-placed finish in the Thyestes Chase and Leinster National fourth, although both were with softer conditions. Part-owner Sir Alex Ferguson always loves a big win in Liverpool, although this one would be against the odds. Trainer: Paul Nicholls Jockey: Bryony Frost. A big fancy four years ago when he was badly hampered at the first Becher’s Brook and his saddle slipped, leaving his rider with little option but to pull up shortly afterwards. Warmed up with a win over the minimum trip of two miles, which is hardly the standard prep for a National horse. Cloth Cap is a worthy favourite and Minella Times could make history, but Burrows Saint and Discorama can fight it out, Anibale Fly has been given a chance and Sub Lieutenant is better than a 100-1 shot. Then on the Thursday of the Grand National, at 10am, the top 40 runners in the weights which haven't been withdrawn are confirmed. An interesting, potentially under-the-radar runner in the JP McManus colours, even though it is more than 80 years since a seven-year-old triumphed in the National. Been unlucky to unseat his rider twice. A win and two seconds this season, and could be improving. Grand National 2021 LIVE RESULTS: Runners confirmed, favourites, tips, betting odds for HUGE Aintree Festival – latest 10/04/2021 mediabest Lifestyle GRAND NATIONAL day is finally here with the big event later TODAY at Aintree. Named after owner Trevor Hemmings’ favourite headgear, victory would be a record fourth in the race for him. It is not a losing streak that he stands much chance of snapping here. The 2021 Grand National will take place at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, on Saturday 10th April and will be sponsored by Randox Health.It will be more eagerly anticipated than ever after the cancellation of the 2020 renewal. Grand National 2021: Pinstickers’ guide to Aintree runners & riders. Grand National 2021 runners likely to form the field are listed above with the final line up being confirmed in April 2021. Fifteen races since his last win. Looked a real National prospect when a comfortable winner of the Classic Chase at Warwick. “We want to be that story,” says Price. Won the Badger Beers Silver Trophy at Wincanton in November 2019. Bought recently for £110,000 by the new Racehorse Club syndicate which is offering ‘micro shares’ at a one-off cost of £75 – that gets you a 0.002% interest. Required fields are marked *. Stayed on to finish fourth in the Cross Country Chase behind winner Tiger Roll at Cheltenham last month. Trainer: Willie Mullins (IRE) Jockey: Danny Mullins. Decent third to the Willie Mullins-trained duo Acapella Bourgeois and Burrows Saint at Fairyhouse last time, and now better off at the weights. A big fancy for this race 12 months ago when he was due to arrive at Aintree off the back of January’s big win at Doncaster. His first runner in the race and a debut ride for the jockey. Twitter. Grand National 2021: Pinstickers’ guide to Aintree runners & riders 16 mins ago Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree. Needs a dollop of luck to get into the race at all, and a truckload to stand any chance of winning. Trainer: Henry de Bromhead (IRE) Jockey: Rachael Blackmore. A tough, consistent chaser but consistency rarely seems to be enough where he is concerned and he is without a win since December 2017. Nationals are this lad’s game. The National will be followed by millions globally as 40 runners negotiate 30 fences over four and a quarter miles. Second to Tiger Roll in 2019 when a 66-1 shot and was first Grand National runner for a trainer who has won the Champion Chase and Cheltenham Gold Cup. Date: Saturday, 10 April Venue: Aintree Racecourse Time: 17:15 BSTCoverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Trainer: Denise Foster (IRE) Jockey: Kevin Sexton. Top 10 would be a fine achievement for one of the smallest stables in the game. His affection for running over four-and-a-quarter miles is far less certain, however, and there has been little sign of his best form in recent seasons. The Kelso form has hardly been advertised by the beaten horses, however, and 9-2 is short enough for any horse in this race when one mistake – or even a mistake by an opponent – can be enough to end a runner’s chance. This one hasn’t done much talking on the track lately, but was an impressive winner of the Bet365 Gold Cup (formerly the Whitbread) at Sandown two years ago and would be in the mix on that form. Jockey rides for trainer father. Has nothing on his recent record to suggest there is the remotest chance of him making it 5 out of 33. ... Grand National 2021 start time, latest odds, TV channel, and full list of runners ... Full list of runners. Planned runner last year before the cancellation and one of several contenders in the green and gold colours of owner JP McManus. Chris’s Dream won the Red Mills Chase last season, but was pulled up in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham in March. Home BBC BBC Sport Grand National 2021: Pinstickers’ guide to Aintree runners & riders. Trainer: Tom George Jockey: Jonathan Burke. His number came up in last year’s “virtual” Grand National following real-world wins in both the Midlands National and Welsh National in 2019. The counterargument – and it’s a strong one – is that age has appeared to be catching up with him over the past couple of years, when he has finished last in all four of his outings over fences. Highly unlikely to get into the race, even more unlikely to trouble the judge. He’s sweet enough on this course, however – twice finishing runner-up in the Becher Chase over the National fences. Your email address will not be published. The 2021 Grand National will take place on April 10th 2021 and will be televised on ITV1, while betting customers are able to access live streaming of the race through their online bookmaker.. Trainer: Nick Alexander Jockey: Brian Hughes. Can get excited so absence of spectators may help, as should the drying ground. Anticipation is building ahead of the 2021 Grand National at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday. The suspicion remains that the virtual turf was riding a lot slower than the official “good” 12 months ago. 0 0. more . Jumping issues seem to be a thing of the past and he would probably still be staying on to the line if they went around three times rather than just the two, but he could struggle to peg back some of his sprightlier opponents on today’s ground. Trainer is also a lawyer but even this QC might struggle to make a strong case for Ami Desbois being the National winner. Vote. Trainer won the Grand National with Earth Summit in 1998 and Bindaree four years later. Trainer is not a big fan of the Grand National, which probably has not been helped by a largely disappointing record in the race. List of the major runners and riders for the 2021 Grand National With 40 runners due to line up at Aintree for the Grand National on Saturday 10th April, picking the winner isn't going to be easy. Went down by the shortest possible distance – a nose – to Joe Farrell in the 2018 Scottish National at Ayr. Trainer: Paul Nolan (IRE) Jockey: Brian Cooper. Trainer: Denise Foster (IRE) Jockey: Jack Kennedy. “He doesn’t perform like an old-age pensioner, does he?” said trainer Nicky Richards after the veteran Takingrisks won at Doncaster in January. The Grand National runners and riders are available at this Grand National site, along with Grand National odds so that you can choose the horses that you think will win the big race. Friel is landlord of the Black Lion pub in Plaistow, east London, a popular venue for West Ham fans. His handicap mark for today’s race looked workable even before his emphatic success in the level-weights Premier Chase at Kelso, and his new rating implies the handicapper would give him another stone to carry on Saturday if he could have another go at the weights. Appears to need a freak event of Foinavon-like proportions to stand any chance. Up 5lb in the weights this time, though, and likely to find a few of the younger ones taking her measure on the run back towards the stands. List of runners in the Grand National at Aintree on 10 April, where a maximum of 40 horses will run. The 2019 renewal – shown on ITV – was won by Tiger Roll, trained by Gordon Elliot and ridden by Davy Russell. Still a novice over fences so has some scope to step up on his previous form but needs to bridge a big gap in terms of class, the challenge of the big fences and the extended trip to stand much chance of getting involved. Grand National 2021: Date and start time for Aintree race, TV channel and race schedule. Won the Grand National Trial over three-and-a-half at Haydock Park in February and has a chance on that form, but seems to need bottomless ground to produce his best (and put a spoke in the wheels of his quicker rivals). Grand National 2021 runners likely to form the field are listed above with the final line up being confirmed in April 2021. Randox Grand National Date: Saturday, 10 April Venue: Aintree Racecourse Time: 17:15 BST Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sport website. Back over fences on his latest outing for the first time in 14 months, finishing second to Acapella Bourgeois at Fairyhouse on ground that was more demanding than he prefers. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Trainer: Tom Lacey Jockey: Richie McLernon. A 50-1 chance in February, he is now one of the leading fancies with an in-form trainer who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup with Minella Indo. Just remember that these Grand National 2021 Tips are still subject to change as horses get withdrawn and others make the cut. BBC Sport. Showed a real aptitude for the National fences in lesser races over the course before suffering a luckless run when fancied for this in 2018, when he set off at 14-1 but had nowhere to go when a rival fell in front of him at the first. This being a handicap, though, that also means he carries top weight and though hardly over the hill at 10, there should be one or two at the other end of the handicap to beat him for speed on the run-in, especially on ground that is quicker than he prefers. Three runs over these fences and two falls, though he was prominent for a long way three years ago before suffering a heavy fall at the fourth-last. Had a visit from the wind-op fairy before his latest start in a decent handicap at Kempton Park and seemed to show the benefit, finishing third under a big weight. Managed to get round in the Becher Chase in December 2019 without looking like he enjoyed the experience that much and for the most part his form has continued in sharp decline since. Just one run this season and he would have needed it badly after 356 days off, but even if the big fences rekindle his enthusiasm they won’t change the year on his birth certificate. Trainer also involved in the bloodstock industry and sourced the Grand National contender Acapella Bourgeois and former champion hurdler Hurricane Fly. Full guide to the Grand National runners and riders Aintree schedule & BBC … Trainer scored with Mrs Milner at Cheltenham under a talented jockey who is on the rise again. Faster ground, though, is a big concern, as the younger, quicker horses could already be pulling up after the line by the time he grinds into his highest gear. Trainer: Willie Mullins (IRE) Jockey: Brian Hayes. 2. Had Aintree squarely in his sights in 2020 after a good third in the Becher Chase over these fences but has been a long way below that form this time around. Trainer only has seven horses in the yard but Sub Lieutenant should not be all at sea on this track – finished second in the Topham Chase two years ago. The mount of Tabitha Worsley, one of three riders in the field bidding to become the first female jockey to win, and has several bits of form that would make him a blot on the handicap at his best. Grand National 2021: Pinstickers’ guide to Aintree runners & riders 0. Decent third in the mares’ chase at the Cheltenham Festival, although backers must be prepared to have their hearts broken in this tougher test. Trainer triumphed with Hedgehunter in 2005. Then on the Thursday of the Grand National, at 10am, the top 40 runners in the weights which haven't been withdrawn are confirmed. The money was coming for Henry de Bromhead’s gelding long before Blackmore was confirmed for the ride, but while there is plenty in his form to suggest he has a fair chance of making his jockey the first female to win the National, there is little that makes him a legitimate 10-1 shot. Like stablemate Tiger Roll, the two-time National winner, this runner has previously won a Triumph Hurdle. Facebook. Most of his form in on softer ground, which is a concern, but he is one of those horses that would need plenty to go his way to win without it being in any way a surprise if he did. Respected, although may be better suited by softer ground and no top weight has won since Aintree legend Red Rum in the 1970s. Landed the Grand Sefton over these fences in 2019 but failed to build on that in three subsequent starts and was more than 100 lengths behind the winner in the Cross Country at Cheltenham last time. Colin Tizzard’s final National runner before handing the reins to his son, Joe, and there would not be a more popular winner. Pinstickers' guide to the Grand National. Trainer: Jessica Harrington (IRE) Jockey: Sam Waley-Cohen. Trainer has twice saddled the runner-up as well as landing the race with Hedgehunter 16 years ago. One more to add to the list of horses that probably missed their best chance of a Grand National win last year. April 10, 2021 admin 0. The final 40 runners and reserves The final 40 horses in the field for Saturday’s race were announced on Thursday. Runners, riders, trainers and form – all the key details you need to know for Saturday’s big race at Aintree. Verdict: Cloth Cap is a worthy favourite and Minella Times could make history, but Burrows Saint and Discorama can fight it out, Anibale Fly has been given a chance and Sub Lieutenant is better than a 100-1 shot. His karma account is massively in credit after that but cashing it in would require everything up to and possibly including divine intervention (and even that might not be quite enough). Grand National 2021: 10 runners and riders to watch for Aintree race Published 08 Apr 2021 ... BBC News 10 Apr 2021. Has been well beaten by some of his rivals in this race, including Burrows Saint, Jett and Chris’s Dream. Showed wellbeing with win at Navan in February. He first met Gemmell, who has been blind since birth, when the Hammers fan popped in for a pint. – BBC News, Shafiqullah Shafaq: Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman handed six-year ban, UFC 261: Usman-Masvidal 2 to headline first full-capacity event in 13 months, Man City v Borussia Dortmund: Pep Guardiola praises Erling Braut Haaland but defends transfer policy, Birmingham City manager Carla Ward acting as intermediary following complaints by women’s team, NFL 2021 season schedule: Teams to play extra 17th intra-conference game next season, Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Man Utd: Edinson Cavani scores as visitors fight back, Burnley 1-2 Newcastle United: Saint-Maximin inspires Magpies turnaround at Turf Moor, NBA: Andre Drummond stars as depleted LA Lakers beat Brooklyn Nets, Conor Benn stuns Samuel Vargas with first-round knockout. Here is the latest list of runners for the Grand National 2021 and their odds, which were correct at the time of writing. ... Grand National 2021 start time, latest odds, TV channel, and full list of runners ... Full list of runners. Trainer: Graeme McPherson Jockey: Kielan Woods. Randox Grand National Date: Saturday, 10 April Venue: Aintree Racecourse Time: 17:15 BST Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sport website. Stable jockey Rachael Blackmore prefers Minella Times. Has not won since Becher Chase victory more than three years ago. A relative of the outstanding dual Gold Cup winner Kauto Star, but has not been blessed either with his quality or his stamina. Laid-back trainer exercises his horses on the beach at Ogmore-by-Sea. If he wins, it will raise the… you know the rest. Third reserve. Really took to the track three years ago when she led from the 25th until jumping the last and her front-running style is a bonus. Burrows Saint gave trainer Willie Mullins his first Irish Grand National win in 2019. One to bear in mind in the unlikely event that Aintree get a month’s-worth of rain between now and Saturday afternoon. Has an obvious chance on his form over these fences in two Becher Chases and has been attracting steady support ever since the weights were published in February. Galloping grey. Jockey triumphed on Neptune Collonges in 2012. Sent off a 10-1 shot for the race four years ago but chance went when badly hampered at Becher’s Brook. The National will be followed by millions globally as 40 runners negotiate 30 fences over four and a quarter miles. All the same, he was a close third – again behind Burrows Saint – in the 2019 Irish National and Aintree can favour horses that race up with the pace. Would be a poignant winner for the trainer, whose daughter Kim died 43 from cancer last May. That was a tough race for a comeback after more than a year off and he should improve for the outing, but the strong suspicion remains that his train is arriving at Lime Street 12 months too late. Good run behind subsequent Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Minella Indo at Wexford earlier in the season. Name means Old Red Lion in English and these fences have not tamed this lion-hearted runner. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Posted by just now [Top Stories] - Grand National 2021: Pinstickers' guide to Aintree runners & riders. Trainer: Georgie Howell Jockey: Tabitha Worsley. Full guide to the Grand National runners and riders Aintree schedule & BBC … Comfortably on the right side of the line between “unlikely” and “very unlikely”. BBC Sports. Ryan Mania, who won on Auroras Encore in 2013, gets a late call to replace the injured Henry Brooke. That run ensured he was qualified for the National but there are potential stamina issues, even if he can return to something like his best. Owned by a syndicate that includes sports broadcaster Mike Vince, was a bargain buy for racing at £13,000. Grand National runners 2021: The full list of 40 horses confirmed for Aintree showpiece – and when it is ... BBC News, Thursday - 04/08/2021 - 07:08 AM. Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree. ... Masters 2021 - BBC coverage details. Might want softer ground and unproven beyond three miles, but worth a check in the betting given his owner’s liking for a tilt at the ring. Trainer also has Magic Of Light, who was second in 2019. Pinstickers' guide to the Grand National. Trainer: Nicky Henderson Jockey: Derek O’Connor. Choosing the right type of Grand National horse to bet on is important, as the … Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Google+. Close. April 10, 2021 admin 0. Another safe trip expected, although age and stamina could be against him. Jockey, who was fifth on Milansbar in 2018, is one of three aiming to become the first woman to ride the winner. now viewing. Trailed in eighth in the Becher Chase over the National fences earlier in the season, although jumped fine – and the ground was softer than ideal for him then. Trainer: Nicky Richards Jockey: Sean Quinlan. Did win a race later that year but has not scored since. On paper, a win last time in Bobbyjo Chase reads well – conceding weight and beating Burrows Saint, although his stablemate’s main target has always been this race. now viewing. Could be a useful sighter for next year’s race, and not unthinkable that he might sneak into the Top 10 if all goes well. Elliott did say this horse could be very well handicapped when the weights were announced in February. BBC Sports. Jockey is the son of Jonjo O’Neill, who trains favourite Cloth Cap. Good ground could put this unsung contender into the top class. Home BBC BBC Sport Grand National 2021: Pinstickers’ guide to Aintree runners & riders. Grand National 2021 runners. Trainer landed the National once, in 2010 with Don’t Push It, ridden by AP McCoy. Showed a bit more interest in the Cross Country at Cheltenham last time but even that still gave him plenty to find. Trainer: Philip Dempsey (IRE) Jockey: Luke Dempsey. Grand National 2021: Pinstickers’ guide to Aintree runners & riders. BBC Two viewers plunged by 64 per cent after coverage of Duke's death. Who are the runners and riders? Grand National 2021: Pinstickers’ guide to Aintree runners & riders 16 mins ago Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree. Drying ground should help. In fact, the first-ever winner (1839) was … Time for a bit of history? 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