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
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
27-1
£50 Free Bet

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
29-1
£50 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
33-1
£200 Free Bet

Character Building

"This Race Has Been The 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
40-1
£25 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?
40-1
£100 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
40-1
£200 Free Bet

Hello Bud

"Best Stamina"

  • Proven Stamina
  • Has won a Scottish National
  • Trained by Gold Cup winning trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies
50-1
£40 Free Bet

Arbor Supreme

"The Money Is Down"

  • Young and improving
  • One of Irelands best hopes
  • Has been well backed
54-1
£50 Free Bet

Snowy Morning

"Placed In 08 And Better To Come"

  • Terrific effort to finish 3rd in 2008
  • Better handicapped this time
  • Trained by one of the top trainers in Ireland
69-1
£50 Free Bet

Dream Alliance

"Welsh National Winner"

  • Loves soft ground
  • Has Proved stamina in winning Welsh National
  • Good young jockey on board
84-1
£50 Free Bet