Grand Or not so Grand National 2025.

Full Grand National Weights:

    I Am Maximus (FR) 9 11-12 / Mr John P. McManus / W. P. Mullins 167
    Royale Pagaille (FR) 11 11-9 / Mrs S. Ricci / Venetia Williams 164
    Envoi Allen (FR) 11 11-8 / Cheveley Park Stud / Henry de Bromhead 163
    Grangeclare West (IRE) 9 11-8 / Cheveley Park Stud / W. P. Mullins 163
    L’homme Presse (FR) 10 11-8 / Dfa Racing (Pink, Edwards & Sharman) / Venetia Williams 163
    Nick Rockett (IRE) 8 11-8 / Stewart & Sadie Andrew / W. P. Mullins 163
    Hewick (IRE) 10 11-7 / Mr T. J. McDonald / Tara Lee Cogan 162
    Gentlemansgame (GB) 9 11-5 / Robcour / M. F. Morris 160
    Inothewayurthinkin (IRE) 7 11-5 / Mr John P. McManus / Gavin Cromwell 160
    Monty’s Star (IRE) 8 11-5 / Mr Barry Maloney / Henry de Bromhead 160
    The Real Whacker (IRE) 9 11-4 / Neville, Mann, Duffus, Dennis-Price / Patrick Neville 159
    Minella Indo (IRE) 12 11-3 / Mr Barry Maloney / Henry de Bromhead 158
    Appreciate It (IRE) 11 11-2 / Miss M. A. Masterson / W. P. Mullins 157
    Capodanno (FR) 9 11-2 / Mr John P. McManus / W. P. Mullins 157
    Conflated (IRE) 11 11-2 / Gigginstown House Stud / Gordon Elliott 157
    Delta Work (FR) 12 11-2 / Gigginstown House Stud / Gordon Elliott 157
    Minella Cocooner (IRE) 9 11-2 / Mr David Bobbett / W. P. Mullins 157
    Stumptown (IRE) 8 11-2 / Furze Bush Syndicate / Gavin Cromwell 157
    Beauport (IRE) 9 11-1 / Bryan & Philippa Burrough / Nigel Twiston-Davies 156
    Hitman (FR) 9 11-1 / Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done / Paul Nicholls 156
    Bravemansgame (FR) 10 11-0 / Bryan Drew / Paul Nicholls 155
    Chantry House (IRE) 11 10-13 / Mr John P. McManus / Nicky Henderson 154
    Galvin (IRE) 11 10-13 / Mr R. A. Bartlett / Gordon Elliott 154
    Perceval Legallois (FR) 8 10-12 / Mr John P. McManus / Gavin Cromwell 153
    Threeunderthrufive (IRE) 10 10-12 / McNeill Family / Paul Nicholls 153
    Fakir d’Oudairies (FR) 10 10-11 / Mr John P. McManus / Joseph Patrick O’Brien 152
    Iroko (FR) 7 10-11 / Mr John P. McManus / Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 152
    Kandoo Kid (FR) 9 10-11 / Mr Michael Geoghegan / Paul Nicholls 152
    Trelawne (GB) 9 10-11 / The Real Partnership / Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls 152
    Idas Boy (IRE) 11 10-10 / Dozen Dreamers / Richard Phillips 151
    Intense Raffles (FR) 7 10-10 / Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede / T. Gibney 151
    Limerick Lace (IRE) 8 10-10 / Mr John P. McManus / Gavin Cromwell 151
    Senior Chief (GB) 8 10-10 / Lucky In Life Syndicate / Henry de Bromhead 151
    Broadway Boy (IRE) 7 10-9 / Mr D. M. Proos / Nigel Twiston-Davies 150
    Coko Beach (FR) 10 10-9 / Gigginstown House Stud / Gordon Elliott 150
    Farouk d’Alene (FR) 10 10-9 / Mr Justin Carthy / Gary Brown 150
    Fil Dor (FR) 7 10-9 / Robcour / Gordon Elliott 150
    French Dynamite (FR) 10 10-9 / Robcour / M. F. Morris 150
    Mr Incredible (IRE) 9 10-9 / Mr J. Manclark / Sandy Thomson 150
    Stay Away Fay (IRE) 8 10-9 / Bell, Lyons, Hill / Paul Nicholls 150
    Zanahiyr (IRE) 8 10-9 / Bective Stud / Gordon Elliott 150
    Pinkerton (IRE) 9 10-8 / Mr P. L. Polly / Noel Meade 149
    Meetingofthewaters (IRE) 8 10-7 / Mr John P. McManus / W. P. Mullins 148
    Minella Drama (IRE) 10 10-7 / Green Day Racing / Donald McCain 148
    Velvet Elvis (IRE) 9 10-7 / Mr D. Kierans / Gavin Cromwell 148
    Celebre d’Allen (FR) 13 10-6 / Mr Allan Stennett / Philip Hobbs & Johnson White 147
    Fontaine Collonges (FR) 10 10-6 / Mr P. Davies / Venetia Williams 147
    Horantzau d’Airy (FR) 8 10-6 / Mrs S. Ricci / W. P. Mullins 147
    Hyland (FR) 8 10-6 / The Ten From Seven / Nicky Henderson 147
    Monbeg Genius (IRE) 9 10-6 / Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. / Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill 147
    Vanillier (FR) 10 10-6 / Mrs H. M. Keaveney / Gavin Cromwell 147
    Minella Crooner (IRE) 9 10-5 / KTDA Racing/Nick Courtney/Cillian Moran / Gordon Elliott 146
    Quick Wave (FR) 12 10-5 / Ms Sharon Kinsella / Venetia Williams 146
    Three Card Brag (IRE) 8 10-5 / Patrick & Scott Bryceland, McNeill Family / Gordon Elliott 146
    Twig (GB) 10 10-5 / Mrs G. Morgan / Ben Pauling 146
    Duffle Coat (IRE) 8 10-4 / Mr Ray Stokes / Gordon Elliott 145
    Roi Mage (FR) 13 10-4 / Pryde/Van Der Hoeven/McGladery/Beaumont / Patrick Griffin 145
    Shakem Up’arry (IRE) 11 10-4 / Mr Harry Redknapp / Ben Pauling 145
    Fantastic Lady (FR) 10 10-3 / Mr E. R. Hanbury / Nicky Henderson 144
    Favori de Champdou (FR) 10 10-3 / Gigginstown House Stud / Gordon Elliott 144
    Yeah Man (IRE) 8 10-3 / John J. Brennan/Martin Hannan / Gavin Cromwell 144
    Chemical Energy (IRE) 9 10-2 / Bective Stud Gordon Elliott / 143
    Macdermott (FR) 7 10-2 / Gallagher Bloodstock Limited / W. P. Mullins 143
    Mister Coffey (FR) 10 10-2 / Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford / Nicky Henderson 143
    Mr Vango (IRE) 9 10-2 / Cracker and Smodge Partnership / Sara Bradstock 143
    Bronn (IRE) 8 10-1 / Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede / T. Gibney 142
    Desertmore House (IRE) 10 10-1 / O. B. P. Carroll/Anthony Vaughan / Martin Brassil 142
    Malina Girl (IRE) 8 10-1 / Mrs J. M. Russell / Gavin Cromwell 142
    Richmond Lake (IRE) 9 10-1 / Hemmings Racing / Donald McCain 142
    La Renommee (FR) 7 10-0 / Upton House Stud / Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 141
    King Turgeon (FR) 7 9-13 / Somerset Racing / David Pipe 140
    Stuzzikini (IRE) 7 9-13 / VCS Versatile Coating Specialist/F Foran / Gordon Elliott 140
    Cruz Control (FR) 8 9-12 / Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn / Tom Lacey 139
    Surrey Quest (IRE) 8 9-12 / Surrey Racing (SQ) / Toby Lawes 139
    Apple Away (IRE) 8 9-11 / Old Gold Racing 14 / Lucinda Russell 138
    Busselton (FR) 8 9-11 / Friendship Partnership / Joseph Patrick O’Brien 138
    Gevrey (FR) 9 9-11 / Denis Gallagher Racing / Gordon Elliott 138
    Spanish Harlem (FR) 7 9-11 / Dr S. P. Fitzgerald / W. P. Mullins 138
    The Goffer (IRE) 8 9-10 / Mr Allan Snow / Gordon Elliott 137
    Famous Bridge (IRE) 9 9-9 / Hemmings Racing / Nicky Richards 136
    Copperhead (GB) 11 9-7 / Mrs G. C. Pritchard / Joe Tizzard 134
    Escaria Ten (FR) 11 9-7 / J B Property Investments (Midlands) Ltd / Martin Keighley 134
    Where It All Began (IRE) 9 9-7 / McNeill Family/Patrick & Scott Bryceland / Gordon Elliott 134
    Git Maker (FR) 9 9-6 / Sheep As A Lamb Syndicate / Jamie Snowden 133
    Gericault Roque (FR) 9 9-4 / Prof. Caroline Tisdall and Bryan Drew / David Pipe 131
    Pats Fancy (IRE) 10 9-3 / Hydes, McDermott, Spencer, Frobisher & Lee / Rebecca Curtis 130
    Placenet (FR) 8 9-3 / Prof C Tisdall & G Thompson / D. Cottin 130

With the Gold Cup winner a confirmed non-runner my two against the field are Intense Raffles and Stumptown. I understand they are both fancy horses then again this race is merely a glorified handicap race these days. The reigning holder is 'I Am Maximus' but he's running like a blocked drain.

I might have one or two others on the day eg Hendo and Pumpkin (for a stinky Cheltenham).

It looks less competitive than in recent years. Stumptown stands out for me too. Also Minella Cocooner - running like a drain this season, but close up 3rd in the Irish national last year, then won the Whitbread. Worth a poke at 40s imo.

Had one play which work ed out ok just befor
Scratchings were announced went my way
But now it’s all about how much water
They put down
I’ve backed handbreak horse iroko
There few going want it like road
Hewick had nice wram up other week
Indo interesting ground is sound
All eyes on topham ground wise

Cos that midlands National going description was an absolute joke

my latest national theory and trainers by the looks of it,is going for horse running in chelt X country races and banks races in ire as like in the birh,bullfinches etc fences in X country races,like tiger roll you now need to jump through the fences not over them,the top 18 inches is birch not solid fence, vaniller my main bet more rain the better

im on iroko at 25/1 and threee caed brag at 38

small flutter on meeting of the waters

There is going to be more than a bit of watering. The weather is more conducive for a holiday in Spain than the usual British one.

twig gets in on 10 stone 5lbs as my 100,s ew poke as 6 drop out,one of those on 10 , 4lb will get in ,if no more drop out on 48 hrs stage

Twig will lead for first 2mile maybe longer,so a great trading opportunity,don’t think it will stay.

When will a new market be formed on The Exchange? Thanks.

Ante-Post markets usually close at about 8.00 am on Thursday.

Day of Race markets open a short while after declarations are published (say noon - 1.00).Those markets will include the 4 reserves.

In the year 2025 we don't actually know what the ground the horses are racing on is going to be. That's a pretty important factor yet nobody seems to accurately know.

Total guesswork and frankly unacceptable.

I think the bookies are taking the mickey. How can I Am Maximus be 8/1f for the race? The horse has top weight; the ground will be quicker; the horse is out of form.

I like Stumptown and Hewick. The ground may be too quick for Intense Raffles - my original no 1 fancy.

Vanillier was my Ante post pick at 25/1 after his unlucky Cheltenham run, won his previous race easily and has a 2nd in this race 2 years ago from same weight, can't see any reason shouldn't go well, still 20 on here.

I think I'll miss the bull's eye tomorrow. I've picked the winners the last two consecutive years; prior 2x with Tiger Roll.

If Carling did aftertimes

Where's Saxon when you need him.

Not betting but my win pick is Perceval Levallois @ 11-1

Good Luck runners ….

Not won for ages but think Hitman could outrun his price if he can
get over the first 3/4 fences.Backed him Ave 170 on here & 22s+ Plc mkt.
Had a bet 125 E/W with the books also.Can see Meetingofthewaters going well
again aswell if he stays up,(7TH last year).
Hope they all come back safely.
   GL ALL

Apr 3, 2025 -- 8:20PM, impossible123 wrote:

I think the bookies are taking the mickey. How can I Am Maximus be 8/1f for the race? The horse has top weight; the ground will be quicker; the horse is out of form.I like Stumptown and Hewick. The ground may be too quick for Intense Raffles - my original no 1 fancy.

Form is pretty pointless when it comes to Mullins. Their money and jockey booking speaks volumes.

Which of the runners will show up at Fairyhouse on 21st Apr? The runner-up and 3rd could but have had a hard race, I think; the winner probably will not. The other fancied runners eg Minella cocooner, Stumptown and Intense Raffles esp the last named could given it was pulled up pretty early in the race on unsuitable ground.