Grand National Runners 2012

Synchronised    Form: -P7311    (T: Jonjo O'Neill / J: A P McCoy)    Age: 9    Weight: 11st 10lbs

Winner of the 2012 Gold Cup and bidding to be the first horse to win both races in a season since 1934. Top weight and winning owner, trainer, jockey combination who won the race in 2010.  -  Bet Now

Ballabriggs    Form: 1121-4    (T: D McCain / J: J Maguire)    Age: 11    Weight: 11st 9lbs

Last year's winner who is looking to be the first horse to win consecutive Nationals since Red Rum in 1974, trained by Donald McCain's father Ginger. Big claims to go close again in 2012.  -  £20 Free Bet

Weird Al    Form: 8P-13P    (T: D McCain / J: T Murphy)    Age: 9    Weight: 11st 8lbs

Donald McCain's second string who was last seen pulling up in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Winner of Charlie Hall Chase earlier in the season but big question marks over the trip.  -  £20 Free Bet

Neptune Collonges    Form: 6-P422    (T: P Nicholls / J: D Jacob)    Age: 11    Weight: 11st 6lbs

11yo who is a Grade 1 winner and has had two decent efforts over longer trips this season off big weights, including second place in Haydock National trial last time out.  -  £20 Free Bet

Calgary Bay    Form: F-8511    (T: Miss H Knight / J: D Elsworth)    Age: 9    Weight: 11st 6lbs

Return to form for this nine year old trained by Henrietta Knight. Winner of a Grade 3 at Cheltenham on New Year's Day and also won National trial at Doncaster on last start.  -  Bet Now

Alfa Beat    Form: 6741UP    (T: J Hanlon / J: D N Russell)    Age: 8    Weight: 11st 5lbs

Irish Raider who was a faller here last year in the Topham Chase over the National fences. Winner of the Kerry National last Autumn but not finished on last two starts before coming here.  -  £20 Free Bet

Planet Of Sound    Form: /35-23    (T: P Hobbs / J: R Johnson)    Age: 10    Weight: 11st 5lbs

Grade 1 winner at Punchestown but that was 2 years ago and has failed to win in 4 attempts since. Second in this season's Hennessy and shaped as though he'll stay the trip in the National.  -  £20 Free Bet

Black Apalachi    Form: U022/2    (T: D Hughes / J: D O'Regan)    Age: 13    Weight: 11st 3lbs

Second here in 2010. Long injury lay off before finishing second on first race back in Feb. Has won over these fences in Becher Chase and could have each-way claims at a big price.  -  £20 Free Bet

Deep Purple    Form: U34-1F    (T: E Williams / J: J Moore)    Age: 11    Weight: 11st 3lbs

Winner of the Peterborough Chase in 2009 has found it hard to get his nose in front since, although won the London National at Sandown in December. Could be an each-way shot at a big price.  -  £20 Free Bet

Junior    Form: 321-82    (T: D Pipe / J: T Scudamore)    Age: 9    Weight: 11st 2lbs

Hacked up in last season's Kim Muir by 28 lengths at Cheltenham. Jumping can be questionable but trainer knows how to win the race and is likely to be one of the front runners.  -  Bet Now

Chicago Grey    Form: -U3732    (T: G Elliott / J: P Carberry)    Age: 9    Weight: 10st 13lbs

Winner of the four mile contest at the 2011 Cheltenham Festival so should get the trip. Lightly raced since with this race in mind and trainer won here in 2007 with Silver Birch. Decent claims.  -  Bet Now

Tatenen    Form: 70-715    (T: R Rowe / J: A Thornton)    Age: 8    Weight: 10st 13lbs

One time beaten favourite for the Arkle won a decent handicap at Ascot in January where he seems to reserve his best form. Big price and a doubtful stayer, would be a surprise if he got close.  -  £50 Free Bet

Seabass    Form: /11111    (T: T Walsh / J: Ms K Walsh)    Age: 9    Weight: 10st 12lbs

Irish Raider who has won on last seven starts including the Grade 2 Paddypower.com Chase at Naas last time out. Katie Walsh to ride for her father Ted who won the race with Papillon in 2000.  -  Bet Now

Shakalakaboomboom    Form: 7-1122    (T: N Henderson / J: B Geraghty)    Age: 8    Weight: 10st 12lbs

Sole entry for Nicky Henderson who has surprisingly never won this race. 7th here last year in the Topham and has performed well this season in some competitive handicaps.  -  Bet Now

West End Rocker    Form: 1PB-P1    (T: A King / J: W Hutchinson)    Age: 10    Weight: 10st 12lbs

Brought down in last year's race but won the Becher Chase over the National fences here in December on heavy going. Will want a bit of cut in the ground but a definite for the shortlists.  -  £20 Free Bet

According To Pete    Form: -37112    (T: J M Jefferson / J: H Haynes)    Age: 11    Weight: 10st 12lbs

Useful handicapper who has found some form this season winning the Roland Merrick on Boxing Day and also the Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock. Front runner who might run out of puff.  -  £50 Free Bet

On His Own    Form: 4P1-B1    (T: W Mullins / J: P Townend)    Age: 8    Weight: 10st 11lbs

Halved in price since the news that stablemate Prince De Beauchene would miss the race. Paul Townend takes the ride after Ruby Walsh stood down following a big fall on Zarkander earlier in the afternoon.  -  Bet Now

Always Right    Form: 13-1PP    (T: J Wade / J: J Reveley)    Age: 10    Weight: 10st 10lbs

Lighty raced 10yo who was 3rd in last season's Scottish Grand National. Trip shouldn't be a problem but has pulled up on last two starts on soft ground which would be a worry if the rain comes.  -  £20 Free Bet

Cappa Bleu    Form: 2P/133    (T: E Williams / J: P Moloney)    Age: 10    Weight: 10st 10lbs

Third in the Welsh National at Christmas, is amongst the top band of fancies and could run a big race. Another who could do with plenty of rain in the build up.  -  £20 Free Bet

Rare Bob    Form: 345053    (T: D Hughes / J: B J Cooper)    Age: 10    Weight: 10st 9lbs

One of four horses trained by Dessie Hughes entered in the race. Fifth here in the Becher Chase in December but plenty in the field have had the beating of him in the past.  -  Bet Now

Organisedconfusion    Form: -133F5    (T: A Moore / J: Miss N Carberry)    Age: 7    Weight: 10st 8lbs

Winner of last season's Irish Grand National and the mount of lady jockey Nina Carberry. Not shown a lot of form this season but been ticking over with this race in mind.  -  £20 Free Bet

Treacle    Form: -51423    (T: T Taaffe / J: A E Lynch)    Age: 11    Weight: 10st 8lbs

The 2009 Munster National winner shouldn't be too worried by the trip and was last seen finishing third in the Irish Hennessy. Could run a big race at genuine each-way prices.  -  £100 Free Bet

The Midnight Club    Form: 6-B439    (T: W Mullins / J: A Tinkler)    Age: 11    Weight: 10st 8lbs

Sent off the favourite here twelve months ago when finishing a well beaten 6th. A bit slow over his jumps which would be of a concern and the betting suggests he'll be out of the frame in 2012.  -  £50 Free Bet

Mon Mome    Form: /52PP0    (T: Miss V Williams / J: A Coleman)    Age: 12    Weight: 10st 8lbs

Winner of this race in 2009 at odds of 100/1 and then fell when returning in 2010. Missed race last year following that fall and hasn't shown much form since. One of two C&D winners in the field.  -  £20 Free Bet

Arbor Supreme    Form: P2F-60    (T: Jonjo O'Neill / J: P Walsh)    Age: 10    Weight: 10st 7lbs

Third attempt in the race and yet to complete, although in a new yard this season having moved to Jonjo O'Neill. Some very moderate efforts so far this season, easy to avoid.  -  Bet Now

Sunnyhillboy    Form: -37P91    (T: Jonjo O'Neill / J: R McLernon)    Age: 9    Weight: 10st 5lbs

Winner of the Kim Muir Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last month and third in the Irish National last season. Each-way claims here.  -  £20 Free Bet

Killyglen    Form: 030341    (T: S Crawford / J: R M Power)    Age: 10    Weight: 10st 4lbs

A faller here last season at 66/1, but looks set to go off a lot shorter price this year. A winner last time out in Ireland and another with each-way claims who could be subject to an Irish gamble.  -  Bet Now

Quiscover Fontaine    Form: F-4910    (T: W Mullins / J: D J Casey)    Age: 8    Weight: 10st 4lbs

French bred who has been hurdling this campaign. Fourth in the Irish Grand National and one of four horses owned by JP Mcmanus in the race. Big ask in this company  -  £100 Free Bet

Tharawaat    Form: P13077    (T: G Elliott / J: B T O'Connell)    Age: 7    Weight: 10st 4lbs

No real form to speak of although he'll want some cut in the ground. 38 lengths to find over On His Own from last time they met in January. Easy to avoid when looking for a bet.  -  £10 Free Bet

Becauseicouldntsee    Form: -63F22    (T: N Glynn / J: D J Condon)    Age: 9    Weight: 10st 3lbs

Lively chance going into last year's race but fell early on. The trip shouldn't be a concern and had an encouraging run last time out finishing second in the Kim Muir.  -  Bet Now

State Of Play    Form: 4P3/4-    (T: E Williams / J: N Fehily)    Age: 12    Weight: 10st 3lbs

Placed on his three runs in the Grand National, but now the grand old age of 12. Only runs in this race these days off a career low mark in the National could be a lively outsider.  -  £100 Free Bet

Swing Bill    Form: 313P20    (T: D Pipe / J: C O'Farrell)    Age: 11    Weight: 10st 3lbs

An outsider from the David Pipe yard. Fifth in last season's Topham but pulled up in the Becher Chase on heavy ground. Fair to say he won't be making many people's shortlists.  -  £20 Free Bet

Postmaster    Form: -26611    (T: T Vaughan / J: D Costello)    Age: 10    Weight: 10st 2lbs

Much raced ten year old who will be amazingly running his 98th race under rules. The trip will be a concern for this genuine outsider. One to avoid in the office sweepstake  -  £100 Free Bet

Giles Cross    Form: 22-121    (T: V Dartnall / J: P Brennan)    Age: 10    Weight: 10st 1lbs

A true stayer who won the Grand National trial at Haydock on heavy ground. Second in the Welsh National, if the ground comes up soft he's sure to have a big say.  -  £20 Free Bet

Midnight Haze    Form: 17P-16    (T: K Bailey / J: S Quinlan)    Age: 10    Weight: 10st 0lbs

Sixth in the Glenfarclas Cross Country at the Cheltenham Festival last month. Won four of his ten starts over fences but this looks a big ask and another of the big outsiders in the field.  -  £100 Free Bet

Vic Venturi    Form: B-2110    (T: D Hughes / J: H Skelton)    Age: 12    Weight: 10st 0lbs

Another one of the old boys. A winner of the 2009 Becher Chase but yet to complete in two starts in the National and despite two point-to-point wins this year he's an outsider here.  -  £50 Free Bet

In Compliance    Form: 1U0-P3    (T: D Hughes / J: N P Madden)    Age: 12    Weight: 10st 0lbs

Completed the course last year finishing 13th. Pulled up on debut this season and beaten 38 lengths by Killyglen on his last start. Easy to avoid in the betting and won't make many shortlists.  -  £20 Free Bet

Viking Blond    Form: -143P5    (T: N Twiston-Davies / J: B Hughes)    Age: 7    Weight: 10st 0lbs

Pulled up in the Welsh National and novices' have a poor record in this race as a rule. Betting suggests he doesn't stand much of a chance and one to avoid on Saturday.  -  £100 Free Bet

Hello Bud    Form: -5U654    (T: N Twiston-Davies / J: S Twiston-Davies)    Age: 14    Weight: 10st 0lbs

Loves Aintree and finished fifth here two years ago. Getting on in years now and this season's form suggests it'll be a tall order for him to place again in 2012.  -  £20 Free Bet

Neptune Equester    Form: 315045    (T: B Ellison / J: F De Giles)    Age: 9    Weight: 10st 0lbs

Just squeezed in at the weights, fifth in the Grimthorpe last time out but has won over three and a half miles on good to soft. Outsider.  -  Bet Now