On Saturday 9 April, the 2022 Randox Grand National will happen at Aintree Racecourse, with the race getting underway at 5.15pm. So, that will help you hold monitor of the Grand National runners and riders, plus some perception into their kind in case you fancy a flutter, right here is our full kind information.
The prime 40 horses within the handicap can run in Saturday’s £1m Randox Grand National. Up to 4 reserves might get a run if any of the highest 40 drop out earlier than 1pm on Friday.
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Grand National runners and knowledgeable kind information
1. MINELLA TIMES
9yo, 11st 10lb
Form: 0/1221-FP
Owner: JP McManus
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead
Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
Last yr’s winner underneath Rachael Blackmore, the primary lady to win the National and now again bidding for a follow-up. There’s an enormous weight distinction this time – 10st 3lb in 2021, now with one other 20lb – and has upset in two runs this season. Repeat win unlikely.
2. DELTA WORK
9yo, 11st 9lb
Form: 3-4661
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
The least in style winner on the Cheltenham Festival, as he denied Tiger Roll a successful notice on which to finish his profession within the cross-country chase. Delta Work had contested 14 successive Grade Ones previous to that victory, successful a pair, whereas that is Grade Three. A giant weight, however a giant likelihood.
3. EASYSLAND
8yo, 11st 8lb
Form: 42-PPP
Owner: JP McManus
Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill
Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Became an invincible performer, aged 5, when skilled by David Cottin. Won Cheltenham Festival’s cross-country race at six and 7, however kind dipped and completed second the next yr. Moved yards this season and has pulled up thrice. The Aintree fences might stir a revival – they should.
4. ANY SECOND NOW
10yo, 11st 8lb
Form: 3-4661
Owner: JP McManus
Trainer: Ted Walsh
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Third final yr, overwhelmed 8¼ lengths by winner Minella Times after being hampered on the twelfth fence, earlier than working his manner again into rivalry. The expertise did him no hurt and he received a Grade Three chase at Fairyhouse in February. Has 12lb extra to hold this yr, however one for shortlists.
5. RUN WILD FRED
8yo, 11st 7lb
Form: 2-2122
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Davy Russell
Showed aptitude for stamina checks when runner-up in final yr’s Irish National and lately within the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham. Relatively younger and progressive, in grand kind and but to fall over fences, however it takes an excellent horse to hold 11st 7lb to victory on this well-known check.
6. LOSTINTRANSLATION
10yo, 11st 6lb
Form: P-15P8
Owner: Taylor & O’Dwyer
Trainer: Colin Tizzard
Jockey: Harry Cobden
Appeared to be on the street to the highest when successful two Grade One chases in 2019. Something grew to become misplaced in translation, for his kind then fell off a cliff till reviving for an Ascot victory final November earlier than an extra three defeats. Classy, however questions stay.
7. BRAHMA BULL
11yo, 11st 6lb
Form: 2333PU
Owner: Susannah Ricci
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Steady performer, not prime class, however pays his manner. Finished properly behind winner Freewheelin Dylan in final yr’s Irish National, his solely try at a marathon check, however he then received a handicap chase at Punchestown. Has by no means fallen, though unseated at Cheltenham on newest begin. A National win unlikely.
8. BURROWS SAINT
9yo, 11st 5lb
Form: 2624-323
Owner: Susannah Ricci
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Paul Townend
Finished fourth final yr, leaping properly and solely tiring on the lengthy run-in. A yr older and wiser, but nonetheless solely a nine-year-old, he returns with a superb likelihood. Won the Irish Grand National as a six-year-old and has not fallen in 24 races. His grasp coach has clearly had this race in thoughts since final yr.
9. MOUNT IDA
8yo, 11st 5lb
Form: 13-117
Owner: KTDA Racing
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Denis O’Regan
This mare was placing collectively a run of excellent performances till issues fell aside within the mares’ chase on the Cheltenham Festival, the place she made errors leaping. Such errors didn’t cease her successful ultimately yr’s Festival, however a repeat on this contest could be expensive and her stamina is unproven.
10. LONGHOUSE POET
8yo, 11st 4lb
Form: 31-717
Owners: Sean and Bernardine Mulryan
Trainer: Martin Brassil
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe
Won January’s Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park and entered the notebooks as a possible Aintree horse to observe Numbersixvalverde, who received the National for this steady in 2006. Beaten in a hurdle lately and has solely run in seven chases. Has an opportunity, however higher for subsequent yr.
11. FIDDLERONTHEROOF
8yo, 11st 4lb
Form: 23-122
Owner: Taylor, Burley & O’Dwyer
Trainer: Colin Tizzard
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Consistent and but to complete out of the primary three in 10 chases, successful two. This season completed second in Newbury’s Ladbrokes Trophy Chase and at Ascot in race received by Fortescue. This will check his stamina, however supporters could possibly be dancing on the rooftops.
12. TWO FOR GOLD
9yo, 11st 3lb
Form: 3U-112
Owner: May We Never Be Found Out P’ship 2
Trainer: Kim Bailey
Jockey: David Bass
Consistent operator from the steady which, 31 years in the past, despatched out Mr Frisk to win underneath Marcus Armytage. Has run in 13 chases, successful six, inserting in 5, and up to date kind has been wonderful, together with second in a Grade One chase on newest begin. Well handicapped, however stamina a priority.
13. SANTINI
10yo, 11st 2lb
Form: 3P-428
Owners: Richard and Lizzie Kelvin-Hughes
Trainer: Polly Gundry
Jockey: Nick Scholfield
Paraded with Duke of Beaufort hounds at their point-to-point then ran a superb race till weakening in ultimate half-mile of Cheltenham Gold Cup. Was second in that race in 2020 when skilled by Nicky Henderson; not nearly as good now, however has by no means fallen and could possibly be suited by this problem.
14. SAMCRO
10yo, 11st 1lb
Form: 602803
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Sean Bowen
Sold for £335,000 as a four-year-old after successful an Irish point-to-point, however justified that when hovering as a novice hurdler, culminating in a Festival win. Switched to fences and whereas he scored at Cheltenham, the star had dimmed. Anyone’s guess if he’ll take to this problem, however might run in Friday’s Topham Chase.
15. ESCARIA TEN
8yo, 11st 1lb
Form: 23P-82
Owner: McNeill Family
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Adrian Heskin
Building a stayer’s profile when third in final yr’s National Hunt Chase over 3¾ miles at Cheltenham, however pulled up the next month in Irish National. More lately second, overwhelmed a nostril, by Any Second Now at Fairyhouse when carrying blinkers for first time. Not but a ten out of 10, however value noting.
16. GOOD BOY BOBBY
9yo, 10st 13lb
Form: -31217
Owners: Simon Munir and Isaac Souede
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies
Jockey: Daryl Jacob
Has been a great boy for his coach, operating in 25 races, successful 10, positioned in 9. Yet to be requested to sort out a marathon check, however received over three miles at Wetherby on Boxing Day. This is way harder, however has by no means fallen and coach has saddled two National winners.
17. LORD DU MESNIL
9yo, 10st 13lb
Form: -UP26P
Owners: Paul Porter, Mike and Mandy Smith
Trainer: Richard Hobson
Jockey: Kielan Woods
Handles deep mud however such circumstances not often seen at Aintree in April. Won a Grand National trial at Haydock in February final yr, however pulled up within the National and coach mentioned floor was in opposition to his horse. Second to Good Boy Bobby at Wetherby in December, however upset newest begin.
18. COKO BEACH
7yo, 10st 13lb
Form: 46P644
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Beat Run Wild Fred at Gowran Park in January 2021, ran OK when seventh overwhelmed by winner Freewheelin Dylan within the Irish National. Not in greatest kind since, however truthful run when fourth in a National trial at Punchestown in February. Hard to see him kicking sand within the faces of the perfect of those.
19. DE RASHER COUNTER
10yo, 10st 12lb
Form: 4P/2-4
Owner: Makin’ Bacon P’ship
Trainer: Emma Lavelle
Jockey: Adam Wedge
Hit profession peak when successful 2019 Ladbrokes Trophy Chase at Newbury, however pulled up in 2020 Midlands Grand National and sidelined in 2021. Comeback run at Newbury in February was not unhealthy – final of 4 to complete, however truthful effort after lengthy break. If he wins, it received’t be a streaky victory.
20. KILDISART
10yo, 10st 11lb
Form: 2/37-4
Owners: Simon Munir and Isaac Souede
Trainer: Ben Pauling
Jockey: James Bowen
Spent practically 18 months on sidelines after operating at Newbury in November 2020, however returned there final month and gave a efficiency of promise when fourth over 2½ miles. Has but to attempt a long-distance chase, however secure jumper with an Aintree win on his CV. One to notice.
21. DISCORAMA
9yo, 10st 11lb
Form: 3/257-52
Owners: Thomas Friel and Andrew Gemmell
Trainer: Paul Nolan
Jockey: Bryan Cooper
Finished seventh final yr after creeping into rivalry from midfield earlier than weakening in ultimate half-mile. Had proven stamina in long-distance chases and the very fact he’d been absent for 5 months previous to that race might have counted in opposition to him. Should be within the groove; good second final trip.
22. TOP VILLE BEN
10yo, 10st 11lb
Form: P5F312
Owner: Harbour Rose P’ship
Trainer: Philip Kirby
Jockey: Tommy Dowson
Bounced again from a fall when tackling Aintree’s National fences in December’s Becher Chase – received by Snow Leopardess – to complete third in a chase earlier than switching to hurdles for a win and second. Likeable kind, however has fallen 4 instances in his profession and that may be a fear forward of this problem.
23. ENJOY D’ALLEN
8yo, 10st 11lb
Form: 23-735
Owner: JP McManus
Trainer: Ciaran Murphy
Jockey: Conor Orr
A key contender from Ireland, he was bought lately to legendary proprietor JP McManus, whose advisors would have been scrupulous of their homework. Third in final yr’s Irish National behind Freewheelin Dylan and Run Wild Fred, however weighted to shut the hole, has by no means fallen and skilled particularly for this race.
24. ANIBALE FLY
12yo, 10st 11lb
Form: P-39098
Owner: JP McManus
Trainer: Tony Martin
Jockey: Luke Dempsey
Has completed fourth and fifth on this race (Tiger Roll received each instances), however pulled up final yr when by no means in rivalry. Ran significantly better to complete third at Punchestown a month later, however has proven little in 4 begins since November. Not getting youthful, however sound jumper and will get spherical once more.
25. DINGO DOLLAR
10yo, 10st 11lb
Form: 12-435
Owners: M Warren, J Holmes, R Kidner and J Wright
Trainer: Sandy Thomson
Jockey: Ryan Mania
Scottish challenger who ran a mighty race when shut second in final yr’s Scottish National. Three truthful runs this season; newest defeat on floor softer than excellent and if it stays dry, his likelihood on this check improves. His jockey, a former huntsman and MFH, received 2013 National on Auroras Encore.
26. FREEWHEELIN DYLAN
10yo, 10st 10lb
Form: 1-46UP
Owner: Miss S Mangan
Trainer: Dermot McLoughlin
Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Sent off the 150/1 outsider when successful final yr’s Irish National, however beloved the bottom and a front-running function on that event. Will discover it very arduous to steer all the best way on this longer check and general kind isn’t ok, but when he will get right into a rhythm might properly acquire a spot.
27. CLASS CONTI
10yo, 10st 10lb
Form: 40-P90
Owners: Simon Munir and Isaac Souede
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Looked sensible as a teenager in his native France earlier than becoming a member of Willie Mullins, who carried out his magic and saddled the horse to win at first time of asking in April 2019. But there’s been no additional success in 12 races and it’s probably this Conti lacks the category for a National win.
28. NOBLE YEATS
7yo, 10st 10lb
Form: 469p29
Owner: Robert Waley-Cohen
Trainer: Emmet Mullins
Jockey: Sam Waley-Cohen
There will probably be loads of British assist for this Irish contender following his sale in February to Robert Waley-Cohen, whose son Sam takes the journey. Sam was second within the 2011 National on his father’s Oscar Time and he has an important document over these fences. His mount this time is younger, however it’s a Noble problem.
29. MIGHTY THUNDER
9yo, 10st 10lb
Form: 21-4PP
Owner: Alison Sparkle Ltd
Trainer: Lucinda Russell
Jockey: Derek Fox
Put collectively some mighty performances final season when proving himself a proficient staying chaser. Won the Edinburgh National, was second within the Midlands National then received the Scottish model. Said to have a respiratory drawback when pulled up newest begin, but when that’s fastened might have a mighty say.
30. CLOTH CAP
10yo, 10st 10lb
Form: P-46R3
Owners: Exors of the late Trevor Hemmings
Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill
Jockey: Tom Scudamore
Started favorite for final yr’s race and ran properly for a great distance till stumbling 4 fences from dwelling and was pulled up. Owner Trevor Hemmings died subsequently, and Cloth Cap’s performances have lacked the zip of outdated. Fair third on newest begin, however wants much more to win the National.
31. SNOW LEOPARDESS
10yo, 10st 9lb
Form: 46-111
Owner: Andrew Fox-Pitt
Trainer: Charlie Longsdon
Jockey: Aidan Coleman
It has been 71 years since a mare received the National (see Court Maid), however this one has an opportunity. Bred by Oliver and Marietta Fox-Pitt, carrying the colors of son Andrew, she received Aintree’s Becher Chase in December. Has received once more since, carries a horny weight – and he or she’s had a foal!
32. AGUSTA GOLD
9yo, 10st 9lb
Form: 08-PP2
Owner: Dr S Fitzgerald
Trainer: Willie Mullins
This mare constructed a sequence of wins and locations over a number of seasons, however then appeared to have misplaced her manner till operating a significantly better race at Down Royal final month when an in depth second. She appears to be like to be up in opposition to it within the National and is extra prone to contest Friday’s Topham Chase.
33. PHOENIX WAY
9yo, 10st 9lb
Form: 4-721F
Owner: JP McManus
Trainer: Harry Fry
Jockey: Kevin Brogan
Won an Irish point-to-point in 2018 and was bought for £270,000 quickly after, however has run simply 11 instances since and solely tackled fences seven instances. Won a handicap chase at Ascot in January, however fell on his subsequent begin and but to attempt any race past three miles. Hard to envisage this Phoenix rising to the problem.
34. DEISE ABA
9yo, 10st 8lb
Form: P-22P2
Owners: Exors of the late Trevor Hemmings
Trainer: Philip Hobbs
Jockey: Tom O’Brien
Has discovered two methods of operating – good and never so good. He both wins, loses narrowly or pulls up. Showed his aptitude for a check of stamina when overwhelmed millimetres in December’s London National, then pulled up in Welsh National earlier than one other good run. Interesting if on a going day.
35. BLAKLION
13yo, 10st 8lb
Form: 0746-511P
Owners: Darren and Annaley Yates
Trainer: Dan Skelton
Jockey: Harry Skelton
It’s 99 years since a 13-year-old received this race – Sergeant Murphy underneath
Capt Tuppy Bennett – and whereas this veteran has rediscovered successful methods this season, he’s up in opposition to it. Fourth on this race in 2017 and sixth final yr (overwhelmed 37 lengths). Can hopefully put in one other clear spherical.
36. POKER PARTY
10yo, 10st 8lb
Form: 43/00P
Owner: Robcour
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead
Jockey: Robbie Power
Returned to motion in December after a protracted break and was overwhelmed in a handicap chase at Leopardstown. The same story when given a spin over hurdles a month later, then pulled up in cross-country chase at Cheltenham. Useful when youthful and poker gamers would possibly danger a wager on him.
37. DEATH DUTY
11yo, 10st 7lb
Form: 6-5716
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
High class in his youth and will pay a number of payments on this race, however has proven an inherent ability for heavy floor and such circumstances are uncommon at Aintree. Won over 3½ miles on heavy at Punchestown in February and ran properly in a chase at Cheltenham for sixth. Might skip this and run in Irish National.
38. DOMAINE DE L’ISLE
9yo, 10st 7lb
Form: 1-P420
Owners: L Power and Ian Hutchins
Trainer: Sean Curran
Jockey: Harry Bannister
Ran properly when fourth within the Becher Chase over these fences in December, however properly overwhelmed by winner Snow Leopardess and runner-up Hill Sixteen. Subsequently solely tenth of 16 in Eider Chase over 4 miles-plus. While he has not fallen in 26 bounce races, he appears to be like outclassed.
39. ECLAIR SURF
8yo, 10st 7lb
Form: 8-F312
Owners: Dominic Burke and Tim Syder
Trainer: Emma Lavelle
Jockey: Tom Bellamy
Not sure to get a run, however he appears to be like a National horse. In good kind this season, ending third within the Welsh National, successful Warwick’s Classic Chase then taking second within the Eider Chase behind Win My Wings, who received Saturday’s Scottish National. Has solely run 12 instances– could be one for 2023.
40. FORTESCUE
8yo, 10st 6lb
Form: 1-37231
Owner: Tim Nixon
Trainer: Henry Daly
Jockey: Hugh Nugent
Interesting if making the lower (simply outdoors the highest 40) for he’s progressive and has by no means fallen. Yet to show he’ll relish an excessive stamina check and speedy household give no apparent clues, however received properly when beating Fiddlerontheroof over three miles at Ascot. Owner bred the horse and jockey is his grandson.
Reserves
41. COMMODORE
10yo, 10st 5lb
Form: 2U9P-1
Owners: Mrs C Watson
and Mrs S Graham
Trainer: Venetia Williams
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Not positive of a run and has had respiration issues to beat, however helpful when on tune. Good second to Snow Leopardess at Haydock in November 2020 and received his solely begin this season at Cheltenham in December. Trainer received the 2009 National with 100/1 shot Mon Mome.
42. SCHOOL BOY HOURS
9yo, 10st 5lb
Form: 43-61P
Owner: JP McManus
Trainer: Noel Meade
Pulled up on newest outing at Cheltenham, however was in contact with leaders when stumbling 4 fences from end. Was despatched off favorite for that race having received a 28-runner handicap chase at Leopardstown in December. This School Boy prone to be absent from the race except different runners drop out.
43. ROMAIN DE SENAM
10yo, 10st 5lb
Form: 43-61P
Owner: Judith Wilson
Trainer: David Pipe
Jockey: Philip Armson
Is unlikely to safe a run except various horses drop out, and he made no impression earlier than pulling up in final month’s Midlands National on his first begin for present coach – had been bought for £45,000 a yr earlier. Seems probably he lacks stamina for this, though he has not fallen in 41 races.
44. ROI MAGE
10yo, 10st 3lb
Form: 134751
Owner: Douglas Pryde
Trainer: Pat Griffin
Jockey: James Reveley
Another needing luck to affix the line-up, but when getting in might run properly. Useful performer in France after which purchased late final yr with the National in thoughts. Won properly when stepped up in journey final time (Agusta Gold second), has a lightweight weight to hold and jumps properly. Owner had share in 2013 winner Auroras Encore.
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