Quick Pick Matrix
Heres a quick summary of all the horses running this year (race starts at 4.15pm Saturday).
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!
Has won over four miles at Cheltenham so should relish the Aintree test.
Caused a 33/1 shock when winning the Irish National - he is young and improving and looks a big player for Aintree.
Winner of the 2009 Becher Chase.
Looked very unlucky in 2009 - Will 2010 be his year?
Improving young stayer who could become one of Ireland's top hopes for National glory.
Has won two summer handicaps and has rocketed up the handicap. Could still have more to offer.
A winner at the 2009 Cheltenham Festival and likely to be a very popular choice for Aintree success.
Jumped brilliantly to land the National in 2008 and finished runner-up in 2009.
100/1 winner in 2009 - could he do it again in 2010?
Cracking effort to finish third in 2008 but didn't fare as well in 2009.
Class horse who has won a Hennessy and a Charlie Hall Chase.
It's 25 years since a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner also won the Grand National - can War Of Attrition break that run?
Galway Chase winner in the summer and recently returned after a break to win over hurdles.
Still on the upgrade and runner-up in the Racing Post Chase in 2009.
Won the prep race won by Mon Mome last year - can lightning strike twice?
Shrewd stable have won the Grand National before and they have big hopes for their new recruit.
Likely to be one of JP McManus' Aintree army. Early mistake last year may have upset his chance.
Winner of a Grade One Novice Chase in Ireland last season and on the scoreboard again this year. Big player.
Could this be the horse that wins the National for AP McCoy?
Won at the fifth attempt over the Aintree fences and likely to be aimed at National in 2010.
Had a very on/off preparation for Aintree in 2009 and eventually missed the race due to injury.
The bad weather could have counted against him for the Welsh National, a big threat if ground at Aintree was soft.
Former Hennessy Gold Cup winner likely to face a tough task from near the head of the weights.
Some stamina doubts still remain and jumping can be hit and miss.
Winner Of Racing Post Chase - a decent trial for the Grand National
Finished 3rd to Mon Mome in 2009 - can he improve for 2010?
Tackles all the best races but jumping needs brushing up.
Top class Irish handicapper, fifth in 2007 Gold Cup.
6th in 2008 and UR last year - third time lucky?
Won the Welsh National in his first race over fences for nearly two years! Could there be more to come?
Scottish National winner who will look to emulate Earth Summit from the same stable who went on to win at Aintree.
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.
First Irish trained horse to win the Welsh National. Can he make it a Welsh/Aintree double?
Was well backed but finished 15th in 2009, could improve in 2010 now he is running more often.
Surely one of the top horses of the last few years - two Grade One and five Grade Two wins to his name.
Caught the eye when finishing fourth in this years Becher Chase.
Due to be heading to Foxhunters at Cheltenham - could go to Aintree after that.
Won the National in 2007. Could he do it again?
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.
Top class novice chaser last year and putting in some useful performances in 08/09.
Former Sun Alliance Chase and Hennessy Gold Cup Winner is loooking to refind his form after a long absence.
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