Grand National Form 2011

First run over the National fences which is a worry but if he gets the trip then he is a top horse who could well run into a place. Will need to recreate his Group 1 winning form under top weight but is one to watch if on form.

No horse has won back-to-back Nationals since Red Rum so history has to be against him in 2010 but is a short price on form. Would be no surprise to see him get round again meaning he has to be taken seriously. Hard to oppose on his Gold Cup run but history suggests he is unlikely to win for the second year-in-a-row.

Looks to have the tools in his armoury to go well around Aintree as he showed in the Becher Chase and will go off well backed. A slight worry would be that he has never run in the National before but has experience over the fences and hard to argue with his chances

He could be one of the leading contenders for the race once again. Has a winning experience over the National fences and has the ability to claim the win for Dessie Hughes. Only worry would be that he may have missed his best chance last year and may be past his very best.

If we see the best of Joe Lively on Saturday then he does have a chance of placing but can be very inconsistent as his form suggests. Will need to repeat his third in the Argento Chase in January and on that basis should not be ignored totally.

Should get the trip and if that is the case will not be far away but struggled last month at Cheltenham which is a worry. Carrying a fair amount of weight also which counts against him so may come up short despite having the talent needed.

Proven ability after winning the 2008 Grand National and a second in 2009 but we feel his best days are likely to be behind him. Comply or Die can never be ruled out but his form should be watched closely in the build up to Aintree.

We really like the look of this type as he is an excellent stayer and jumps for fun as he showed at Cheltenham in 2009 as well as in the Aon Chase this season. Certainly looks one of the class horses of the race with only worry being his inexperience over the Grand National fences.

One to keep an eye on in the build up as clearly is a good stayer and jumps well as he proved in winning the Irish National last year. A good run in the Aon chase has further enhanced his claims and looks to be a leading fancy for the 2010 Grand National.

A sneaky outsider who may have a chance of running into a place at very long odds. No certainty he will get the trip which is the worry but deserves to be shorter than his current price and may shorten up before the race.

Looks a good prospect if bang on form and makes it to Aintree, Philip Hobbs will have him right and is being aimed at Grand National success. Definitely one for an each/way consideration as may slightly be outclassed in this company.

The McCain family are always ones to watch in the National meaning Cloudy Lane should not be ruled out. His third run in the race and may have missed his best chance when not getting round last year.

Last years winning jockey, Liam Tredwell takes the ride but he is unlikely to make it two-in-a-row with Nozic. Paul Nicholls will have him ready but looks like he lacks the class and form to compete at this level.

Has a massive chance and likely to start well backed once again this year. Has been in solid if unspectacular form this season and should get round meaning he should not be ruled out and looks good value.

We can't see this one making the frame on his first spin over the National fences. One to draw a line through despite David Pipe having an excellent record in the race, Comply Or Die and The Package look his most likely for the race.

If the ground comes up good then could well run a big race, jumps well but never tried over the Aintree fence which is a slight worry. If he takes to the fences then could run into a place, one for the shortlist.

He appears to have all the credentials to do well in the National but not often raced in top company which would be a slight put-off. Trainer has been thinking about a National run for some time now which means he must be taken seriously.

Very inconsistent performer and hard to back on that basis, on his very best he may stand a chance but on his last two runs he will not make it round. One to avoid for punters, better horses at a similar price are available.

Ran ok last year and will do well to repeat his finish of 14th so we reckon Preists Leap should be avoided in 2010. No form to speak of this season and unlikely to to get near the places even if he does get round the course.

Difficult to tip Snowy Morning for the win as he seems to have peaked but is likely to get round so may well be one to consider for the each/way shortlist. Willie Mullins has been singing his praises and is an Aintree specialist which means he should be watched and would be no surprise to see him in the top four.

One that we like the look of, seems to be an improving horse and could be ready to make the breakthrough at Aintree. Definitely one for the place shortlist as looks to be improving, may run a big race.

We like the look of this Paul Nicholls horse, he will be all the better for his run in 2009 and he has shown that he has improved this season with a really good win in the Greatwood Chase. Ruby Walsh has chosen him over Tricky Trickster which is interesting and we like Big Fella Thanks a lot.

We like the look of this horse, a proven winner of top races, he ran well in 2009 and will be looking to improve on that 4th place finish. State of Play is a live contender and is likely to attract big money and we would not disagree with that.

One to watch in the build up to the 2010 National, has good promise but will need to make the step up in class to contest at the front at Aintree.

May well get round the course on his first run in the race but we feel he should be avoided at the price. Is carrying a nice weight for trainer Nick Mitchell but one to avoid for punters.

Clearly has seen his best days but in an Indian Summer at the moment so should not be ruled out all together. May have good claims for a place at attractive odds so one for the shortlist.

Could run into a place if he runs his best as he did in 2008 but clearly his best days are in the past on the basis of his current form. Should finish which means he could be worth an each/way punt but more likely to finish down the field.

May struggle to get the trip and is one to avoid based on form at a long price. Carrying a good weight which is a plus but difficult to support him outside of that, one to draw a line through.

One that we like and could run into a place if he runs to his best form at a fantastic price for punters. Was 5th in the Welsh National and should stay nicely meaning he should be watched very closely this weekend, interesting runner.

One to avoid for punters as his best days are behind him and although will run a solid race lacks the class needed. Will be looking to improve on last years result when he fell but should be avoided.

Last time out ran a blinder at Leopardstown to finish second under top weight on heavy ground. Could go very close if the ground comes up right and he gets the trip, first time over the National course but a live contender.

Daryl Jacob booked to take the ride and is on that should not be ignored despite likely to fall short of winning the race. Nick Williams likes his chances and carrying a good weight could be one for the shortlist.

It will be his first run in the National but seems an ideal National type for David Pipe who had a great time at the Cheltenham Festival. Finished like a steam train when second at Cheltenham last month so should get the trip making him a real live contender on Saturday.

One to draw a line through after a couple of poor runs recently and looks to have some improving still to do at seven. Not sure to make trip so punters will be backing him at their own risk.

We like the look of Irish Raptor as is a proven winner over the National fences which gives him a distinct advantage but the trip is a slight worry and will not want the ground too soft, interesting candidate.

Looks like good value with a squeak of running into a place after finishing 5th last year. Came into the race late but connections are bullish and should get round again so not without an each/way chance.

One that we like and should be on the shortlist at a good price for the National. Still young for the National and could be preparing for a bigger run next year, but should not be ignored this year despite a poor run at Cheltenham last month.

Not without a chance but unlikely to feature in the places due to is age, obviously jumps well as he proved at Ayr last season and will attract some each/way money on the back of his Scottish National win.

Was pulled up at Chepstow in December on his last run which is a worry for punters but will prefer the ground at Aintree on Saturday. Probably one to avoid at this stage but by no means a mug.

Carrying a nice weight and has had a spin over the fences before in the Becher Chase but looks like he lacks the class needed here. A poor run last time at Newcastle and will need to make a huge improvement to even get round on Saturday.