Grand National Weights

Age 9  Jockey ?   

Former Hennessy Gold Cup winner likely to face a tough task from near the head of the weights.

Age 9  Jockey ?   

First Irish trained horse to win the Welsh National. Can he make it a Welsh/Aintree double?

Age 12  Jockey ?   

Surely one of the top horses of the last few years - two Grade One and five Grade Two wins to his name.

Age 10  Jockey ?   

100/1 winner in 2009 - could he do it again in 2010?

Age 11  Jockey ?   

Looked very unlucky in 2009 - Will 2010 be his year?

Age 10  Jockey ?   

Winner of the 2009 Becher Chase.

Age 11  Jockey ?   

Jumped brilliantly to land the National in 2008 and finished runner-up in 2009.

Age 10  Jockey ?   

Could this be the horse that wins the National for AP McCoy?

Age 9  Jockey ?   

Caused a 33/1 shock when winning the Irish National - he is young and improving and looks a big player for Aintree.

Age 7  Jockey ?   

Has won over four miles at Cheltenham so should relish the Aintree test.

Age 9  Jockey ?   

Winner of a Grade One Novice Chase in Ireland last season and on the scoreboard again this year. Big player.

Age 10  Jockey ?   

6th in 2008 and UR last year - third time lucky?

Age 9  Jockey ?   

Won the Welsh National in his first race over fences for nearly two years! Could there be more to come?

Age 7  Jockey ?   

Still on the upgrade and runner-up in the Racing Post Chase in 2009.

Age 10  Jockey ?   

Finished 3rd to Mon Mome in 2009 - can he improve for 2010?

Age 11  Jockey ?   

It's 25 years since a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner also won the Grand National - can War Of Attrition break that run?

Age 8  Jockey ?   

Has won two summer handicaps and has rocketed up the handicap. Could still have more to offer.

Age 9  Jockey ?   

Galway Chase winner in the summer and recently returned after a break to win over hurdles.

Age 7  Jockey ?   

Due to be heading to Foxhunters at Cheltenham - could go to Aintree after that.

Age 8  Jockey ?   

Likely to be one of JP McManus' Aintree army. Early mistake last year may have upset his chance.

Age 7  Jockey ?   

The bad weather could have counted against him for the Welsh National, a big threat if ground at Aintree was soft.

Age 10  Jockey ?   

Cracking effort to finish third in 2008 but didn't fare as well in 2009.

Age 8  Jockey ?   

Top class novice chaser last year and putting in some useful performances in 08/09.

Age 8  Jockey ?   

Ran a huge race for a six year old to finish 6th in 2009 - must come back stronger in 2010 and should be on your shortlist!

Age 10  Jockey ?   

A winner at the 2009 Cheltenham Festival and likely to be a very popular choice for Aintree success.

Age 10  Jockey ?   

Had a great season as a novice with three wins a close second in the Scottish National. Sure to pay his way in 09/10.

Age 10  Jockey ?   

Class horse who has won a Hennessy and a Charlie Hall Chase.

Age 10  Jockey ?   

Tackles all the best races but jumping needs brushing up.

Age 11  Jockey ?   

Had a very on/off preparation for Aintree in 2009 and eventually missed the race due to injury.

Age 8  Jockey ?   

Improving young stayer who could become one of Ireland's top hopes for National glory.

Age 11  Jockey ?   

Top class Irish handicapper, fifth in 2007 Gold Cup.

Age 10  Jockey ?   

Some stamina doubts still remain and jumping can be hit and miss.

Age 11  Jockey ?   

Won at the fifth attempt over the Aintree fences and likely to be aimed at National in 2010.

Age 8  Jockey ?   

Winner Of Racing Post Chase - a decent trial for the Grand National

Age 7  Jockey ?   

Won the prep race won by Mon Mome last year - can lightning strike twice?

Age 12  Jockey ?   

Scottish National winner who will look to emulate Earth Summit from the same stable who went on to win at Aintree.

Age 10  Jockey ?   

Shock winner of the 2008 Scottish National will be looking to confirm that his victory at Ayr was no fluke by running well at Aintree.

Age 7  Jockey ?   

Caught the eye when finishing fourth in this years Becher Chase.

Age 13  Jockey ?   

Won the National in 2007. Could he do it again?

Age 9  Jockey ?   

Shrewd stable have won the Grand National before and they have big hopes for their new recruit.

Age 12  Jockey ?   

Former Sun Alliance Chase and Hennessy Gold Cup Winner is loooking to refind his form after a long absence.

Age 10  Jockey ?   

Was well backed but finished 15th in 2009, could improve in 2010 now he is running more often.