Grand National runners: Pinstickers' guide to 2024 Aintree race

Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.Won the National at 50-1 two years ago and was a good fourth last year so course and distance are no problem. Could run well again but weight will make it tricky to reclaim the title having lost it. No horse has managed that feat since the legendary Red Rum in the 1970s. Has been campaigned solely over hurdles, rather than the bigger fences, so far this season.

Was well beaten in second by I Am Maximus in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse last time out.Quirky character who has refused to race in the past but looks to be one of the more credible contenders if he's Mr Happy on the day. Saddle slipped and unseated rider when going well at Canal Turn second time round last year. Seemed in fine fettle when finishing second under top weight in heavy ground in Midlands Grand National. Appeared to be ideal prep.

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