Quick Pick Matrix
Heres a quick summary of all the horses running this year.
Excellent winner in 2011 - could he finally become the horse to win back to back Nationals?
Won at Royal Ascot in 2010 and at the Cheltenham Festival in 2011; the Grand National would be some treble!
Stepped up from handicap class to win Grade One Lexus Chase at Leopardstown
Impressive winner of Thyestes Chase in Ireland, could be anything
Punters should take note if Alan King runs this horse again in the National as he rarely believes he has a horse suited to the race.
Fell in the 2011 Grand National - will he try again in 2012?
Won decent hcap at Haydock and then third in Welsh National. Former Foxhunters winner at Cheltenham.
Another from the ever more powerful yard of former Grand National winner Gordon Elliott - this one has bags of stamina
Highly promising ex-hunter chaser now with Alan King
Had jumping problems as a novice, still has something to prove despite recent wins
Progressive young handicapper from the stable of Nicky Henderson
Ruby Walsh rode a great race to get this horse round in 2011 - could improve in 2012
Won a 100k+ race at Punchestown in 2010 and showed he is back to form by finishing runner-up in the Hennessy
At the top of his form after taking two recent big handicaps
Double Kerry National winner who is reportedly being aimed at the 2012 Grand National
Ran a screamer when third in 2011 Scottish National and has be excellently campaigned by John Wade.
Finished runner-up in NH Chase at Cheltenham in 2010
Former Grade Two chase winner who was running well in 2011 Grand National when falling at the fourth last
Prolific recent winner who ended up running the Gold Cup. Could find life tough in handicaps now
Former Irish National winner who now has experienced the Grand National fences three times
Won 2011 Irish National. Trained by Arthur Moore and likely to be ridden by his niece, Nina Carberry.
Former Howard Johnson inmate now with Willie Mullins. Could still be improving
Young chaser who looks set to improve over longer distances
Won the 2011 Charlie Hall at Wetherby and then finished third behind Kauto Star at Haydock
Double winner of the Topham. Could he move up to the Grand National?
Has run in last two Nationals and likely to be aimed at 2012 race once again
Top quality form before injury ruled him out of most of last season.
Welsh National winner, would probably need soft ground to show his best
100/1 grand national winner in 2009 got as far as the 26th fence in 2010. Still a force to be reckoned with
Top class chaser who has an exuberant jumping style that would be a great site at Aintree
Dessie Hughes' runners always warrant respect in the Grand National
Has become a Grand National legend - placed three times!
Third in Irish National; likely to be aimed at Aintree
Failed to complete in last two Nationals but has the talent to play a part
Finished second in 2010 on his third attempt - fourth time lucky?
Has had no luck in his two previous attempts, could be dangerous with a clear round in 2012
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