Pick Your Horse

The following horses are a cut down list of the key contenders for the race focussing on the horses that trends indicate have the right sort of credentials for this race. For most you can also get a generous free bet when you open an account with the bookmaker online so be sure to take advantage of their offers. Or you can see a full list of runners here

Big Fella Thanks
	"Champion Trainers Top Hope" Ran a great race for a young horse in 2009 Trained by Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls Lightly raced over fences so plenty of scope to win more races	10-1 £25 Free Bet
Niche Market
	"Irish National Winner" Won Irish National, a great trial race for Aintree A tenacious battler in a finish Lots of scope for further improvement	14-1 £20 Free Bet
Black Apalachi
	"Great Course Form" Won over the Aintree fences in fine style in Becher Chase Very unlucky in 2009 Grand National Knows how to win big races	20-1 £25 Free Bet
Character Building
	"This Race Will Be His Target" Connections very keen to try for the National Has had bad luck not to make the race in 07 and 08 Cheltenham Festival winner in 2008	25-1 £250 Free Bet
Comply Or Die
	"Course Specialist" Impressive winner here in 2008 and runner-up last year From one of the top stables in the country Could he regain his crown?	25-1 £250 Free Bet
Mon Mome
	"Last Years Winner" Brilliant winner in 2009 at 100/1! Hoping to become first back to back winner since Red Rum Jumps for fun	25-1 £40 Free Bet
Snowy Morning
	"Placed In 08 And Better To Come" Terrific effort to finish 3rd in 2008 Likely to be fresher this year Trained by one of the top trainers in Ireland	25-1 £25 Free Bet
Madison Du Berlais
	"Rising Star" Making a big name for himself this year with impressive wins Beat Cheltenham Gold Cup winner very easily at Kempton Won the Hennessy Gold Cup, a great trial for this race	40-1 £25 Free Bet
Cloudy Lane
	"From Red Rums Stable" From the famous McCain/Red Rum yard Stays well and is in good form Has experience of the Aintree fences	50-1 £250 Free Bet
Silver Birch
	"Best Stamina" Stamina shouldnt be a problem as winner of the Welsh Grand National Won the Becher Chase which is run over these fences Unlucky to exit at the 15th last year	50-1 £20 Free Bet