GRAND NATIONAL week is among us as excitement builds for the Aintree showpiece.
And all eyes will be last year’s champion Rachael Blackmore, who powered to victory on 11-1 Minella Times.
Blackmore, 32, followed up the triumph with success in the prestigious Gold Cup on A Plus Tard last month.
The Irish ace became the first female jockey to win the Grand National with her historic victory last year.
Blackmore said after her win: “I don’t feel male or female right now. I don’t even feel human.”
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It is expected that Rachael Blackmore will again be riding Minella Times at this year’s Grand National.
Though Minella Times is not showing the form from last year going into the Aintree showpiece.
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You can currently get 20/1 on Minella Times on Sky Bet.
The runners and riders will be declared on Thursday, April 7.
Keep your eyes peeled on the mares’ bumper at 5.15 on Thursday though, exactly 48 hours before the big one.
Blackmore has been booked to ride the exciting Lady Excalibur for trainer Alan Jones.
He reckons Blackmore will suit his horse perfectly, with the duo currently priced up at 20-1 to win.
The Grand National at Aintree will take place on Saturday, April 9.
The big race is off at 5.15pm.
ITV 1 and Racing TV will be showing the big race.
16/1 Galvin
20/1 Any Second Now
20/1 Minella Times
20/1 Secret Reprieve
20/1 Latest Exhibition
20/1 Time To Get Up
25/1 Castlebawn West
25/1 Ajas
25/1 Mighty Thunder
25/1 Happygolucky
25/1 Farclas
25/1 Mount Ida
25/1 Ontheropes
33/1 Burrow’s Saint
33/1 Champ
33/1 Chatham Street Lad
33/1 Cloth Cap
33/1 Tiger Roll
33/1 Next Destination
33/1 BAR
SunSport tipster Templegate will bring you his top selections.
Sun Racing will be covering Grand National news, odds updates and analysis in the run-up to the race on Saturday April 9.
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2021 – Minella Times (Trainer: Henry de Bromhead. Jockey: Rachael Blackmore)
2019 – Tiger Roll (Trainer: Gordon Elliott. Jockey: Davy Russell)
2018 – Tiger Roll (Trainer: Gordon Elliott. Jockey: Davy Russell)
2017 – One For Arthur (Trainer: Lucinda Russell. Jockey: Derek Fox)
2016 – Rule The World (Trainer: Mouse Morris. Jockey: David Mullins)
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