THE Grand National takes place TODAY at Aintree - and we'll have every update on this sunny afternoon right here at SunSport.The stakes are high on and off the course at Aintree with the fashion almost as important as the racing.Animal Rising disrupted last year's event with a protest but have confirmed they have no plans to do so again.
Flooring Porter is Coral's favourite at 10-3, with Rachael Blackmore's mount Hiddenvalley Lake at 9-2 and Crambo at 11-2.Here's what he had to sayHe was third in it a few years ago and a bit unlucky last season. He hasn't run at Cheltenham this time. The Cross Country was cancelled, of course, so he comes here a bit fresher.
"There is a little bit of a question mark about the fact that it is his first run in the race, but the fences at Aintree aren’t what they used to be and I think he’ll take to them just fine. And on Saturday Betsy Williams will be cheering on a remarkable horse - dubbed 'the public's horse' - that has helped her and her family come through the ordeal.
We'll be off again in about 20 minutes and our top tipster has a his eyes on the favourite, who is at 11-10 with William Hill.I'll go for Brighterdaysahead, who went close in the Dawn Run at Cheltenham and is another who will prefer this trip.A comprehensive win for trainer Dan Skelton as Charlie Todd streaks clear down the final straight.Those punters luck enough to get their hands on a ticket are getting ready for the opener.
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