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Corach Rambler wins the Grand National

Corach Rambler will need to carry the heaviest weight to victory in the Grand National since 2015 if last year’s winner is to retain the crown at Aintree on Saturday.

Lucinda Russell’s stable star is burdened with 11st 6lbs but could be well in with the handicapper after a fine third place in last month’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Corach Rambler is not the only previous Grand National winner in the 32-runner field, however, as 2022 hero Noble Yeats bids for another famous outing but the mount of Harry Cobden is lumbered with the top weight of 11st 12lbs.

Vanillier stayed on strongly to place second in last year’s renewal and is joined by stablemate Limerick Lace – the winner of the Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase – in his attempt to go one better.

Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins saddle eight runners each but it is the latter that appears to have the stronger squad as I Am Maximus, Meetingofthewaters and Mr Incredible have all been prominent in the antepost betting.

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Grand National verdict

Timeform: Claims can be made for plenty in a cracking renewal including low-mileage 8-y-o MAHLER MISSION. Kept fresh since a fine second in the Coral Gold Cup, the way he jumped/travelled that day marked him down as one who will be well served by the demands of this race. Vanillier, second last year, and the improving Meetingofthewaters head the dangers along with last year’s hero Corach Rambler who bids to emulate the greats Tiger Roll and Red Rum. Panda Boy and Delta Work complete the shortlist.

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Grand National runners and riders

The following horses have been declared for the Grand National 2024.

Noble Yeats

Trainer: Emmet Mullins Jockey: Harry Cobden Age: 9 Weight: 11st 12lbs

Top-class chaser who became first 7-y-o since 1940 to win this race 2 years ago and typically displayed bags of stamina when fourth from 19 lb higher mark 12 months ago. Campaigned over hurdles more recently, winning the Cleeve before midfield in Stayers’ Hurdle last month. Each-way claims again.

***

Nassalam

Trainer: Gary Moore Jockey: Caoilin Quinn Age: 7 Weight: 11st 8lbs

Caught the eye when fourth in Grand Sefton here in November and took form up a notch in blinkers, emphatically winning Welsh National over Christmas. Hit hard by the assessor as a result and whilst he’s best excused his Gold Cup run, this rates no easy task under a big weight.

***

Coko Beach

Trainer: Gordon Elliott Jockey: Jordan Gainford Age: 9 Weight: 11st 8lbs

Likeable grey who has looked better than ever this campaign, landing the Troytown before a good second in the Becher here. Took well to Cross Country when going in again at Punchestown (24.6f) in February but worth noting he’s not got home in the last 2 renewals of this race from lower marks.

***

Capodanno

Trainer: Willie Mullins Jockey: Keith Donoghue Age: 8 Weight: 11st 8lbs

High-class chaser who got back to winning ways when landing Grade 2 Cotswold Chase (25.2f) at Cheltenham in January and similar form despite shaping as if the drop in trip was against him when fourth in the Ryanair last month. However, seemingly failed for stamina in this 12 months ago.

**

I Am Maximus

Trainer: Willie Mullins Jockey: Paul Townend Age: 8 Weight: 11st 6lbs

8-y-o who displayed deep reserves of stamina when taking last season’s Irish National. Took his form up a notch in landing 2 of his 4 starts this time round, well on top when seeing off Vanillier in the Bobbyjo in February. Jumping does temper enthusiasm to a degree but he possesses the class.

***

Minella Indo

Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Jockey: Rachael Blackmore Age: 11 Weight: 11st 6lbs

2021 Gold Cup hero who was well prepared back from 7 months off to land Grade 3 at Punchestown in October. Similar form when fourth behind Latenightpass in Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham in December but suspicion this 11-y-o will find a few too good.

**

Corach Rambler

Trainer: Lucinda Russell Jockey: Derek Fox Age: 10 Weight: 11st 6lbs

High-class chaser who emulated his stablemate One For Arthur when running out a most impressive winner of this race 12 months ago (Vanillier second). Repeat bid looks to have been his target since and well in at the weights following his cracking third in last month’s Gold Cup. Lots to like.

****

Janidil

Trainer: W. P. Mullins Jockey: Jody McGarvey Age: 10 Weight: 11st 6lbs

Willie Mullins trained 10-y-o who won Grade 2 Red Mills Chase at Gowran last season. Lightly raced and largely underwhelming efforts have followed, including when well beaten in last month’s Stayers’ Hurdle at the Festival. Stamina has to be a major doubt returned to chasing.

**

Stattler

Trainer: W. P. Mullins Jockey: Mr P. W. Mullins Age: 9 Weight: 11st 5lbs

Quickly developed into a high-class novice over fences, running out a ready winner of the NH Chase 2 seasons ago. Rather underwhelming efforts this campaign though and didn’t really warm to his task when distant fourth over Cross Country fences at Punchestown in February.

**

Mahler Mission

Trainer: John McConnell Jockey: B. W. Harvey Age: 8 Weight: 11st 5lbs

Improved model switched to chasing, having his rivals on the stretch when departing 2 out in last season’s NH Chase at Cheltenham. Proved much sharper for his return when a fine second in Coral Gold Cup in December, travelling/jumping well. Connections keen to keep him fresh for this. Big player.

*****

Delta Work

Trainer: Gordon Elliott Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Age: 11 Weight: 11st 4lbs

Did well to finish third here 2 years ago, and having landed his second consecutive Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham, he unseated back here 12 months ago. Should be sharper for a spin in Grade 2 Hurdle at Navan in February and no surprise to see a good showing with first-time blinkers enlisted.

***

Foxy Jacks

Trainer: M. F. Morris Jockey: Gavin Peter Brouder Age: 10 Weight: 11st 4lbs

Hit the ground running during second half of last year, landing Midlands National at Kilbeggan, and jumped better than often the case when seeing off Latenightpass in Cross Country contest at Cheltenham in December. Good fourth over hurdles since but needs to keep the errors to a minimum here.

**

Galvin

Trainer: Gordon Elliott Jockey: Sam Ewing Age: 10 Weight: 11st 2lbs

Very smart chaser with a very good record at Cheltenham, runner-up behind stablemate Delta Work in last season’s Cross Country Chase. Efforts this winter suggest he retains plenty of ability but worth noting he unseated at the first in this race 12 months ago.

***

Farouk D’Alene

Trainer: Gordon Elliott Jockey: Donagh Meyler Age: 9 Weight: 11st 1lbs

Gordon Elliott-trained 9-y-o who was twice successful over fences as a novice, latterly a Grade 2 in early 2022. Hasn’t convinced with his jumping in this sphere since however and didn’t mark himself down as a leading candidate for this race when pulled up in last month’s Pertemps at Cheltenham.

**

Eldorado Allen

Trainer: Joe Tizzard Jockey: Brendan Powell Age: 10 Weight: 11st 0lbs

Grey who remains capable of smart form on his day over fences, proving as much when fourth in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in December. Well beaten having rare start over hurdles at Plumpton in January and pulled up in Ultima at Cheltenham since. Others preferred.

**

Ain’t That A Shame

Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Jockey: Mr David Maxwell Age: 10 Weight: 10st 13lbs

Hurdles/chase winner who seemingly failed for stamina when midfield in last year’s renewal. Never figured first 2 starts initially this season but firmly back on track when taking 18-runner Thyestes Chase (25f, heavy) in January. Previous comments concerning this trip remain a concern.

***

Vanillier

Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell Jockey: Sean Flanagan Age: 9 Weight: 10st 12lbs

Albert Bartlett winner in 2021 who ran a cracker from a long way back when a strong-finishing second to Corach Rambler 12 months ago. 9 lb better off with his old rival here and teed himself up for another crack with a good second behind I Am Maximus in the Bobbyjo in February. On the shortlist.

****

Mr Incredible

Trainer: W. P. Mullins Jockey: B. Hayes Age: 8 Weight: 10st 11lbs

Has looked quirky but no doubting his ability, placed in Classic Chase/Kim Muir and still firmly in the mix when unseating his rider soon after Canal Turn second time round 12 months ago. Returned with a solid second under big weight in Midlands National last month and not underestimated.

***

Run Wild Fred

Trainer: Gordon Elliott Jockey: Non Runner Age: 10 Weight: 10st 10lbs

Non Runner.

Latenightpass

Trainer: Tom Ellis Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews Age: 11 Weight: 10st 10lbs

Multiple point winner who is well proven over the National fences, landing the 2022 Foxhunters, and he added to his haul in Cross Country discipline for Dan Skelton at Cheltenham in December. Latest spin over hurdles should have blown cobwebs away and interesting runner re-united with former stable.

***

Minella Crooner

Trainer: Gordon Elliott Jockey: K. C. Sexton Age: 8 Weight: 10st 10lbs

Useful chaser who made a winning return in 4-runner listed chase at Wexford and similar form when third in Tramore Grade 3 on New Year’s Day. Struggled since though, well held in Ultima Handicap latest and far from certain to relish this test (well-beaten both starts beyond 3m).

**

Adamantly Chosen

Trainer: W. P. Mullins Jockey: S. F. O’Keeffe Age: 7 Weight: 10st 9lbs

7-y-o who made most of a good opportunity when resuming winning ways in 5-runner Down Royal chase (26.2f) last month. Stamina not fully tested at the trip on that occasion and definite reservations as to whether he wants this far. Others preferred.

**

Mac Tottie

Trainer: Peter Bowen Jockey: James Bowen Age: 11 Weight: 10st 9lbs

Won 2 races over the National fences during 2021/22 campaign and notched another success on belated return here (Mildmay Course) on Boxing Day. Below best over hurdles/fences since and stamina to prove upped markedly in trip operating from this career-high mark.

**

Chemical Energy

Trainer: Gordon Elliott Jockey: Danny Gilligan Age: 8 Weight: 10st 9lbs

Easy winner of first 2 starts over fences and career-best effort when runner-up in NH Chase at the Festival last term, reeled in late on by Gaillard du Mesnil. Didn’t get home in Irish National thereafter and absent since finishing midfield in Kerry equivalent last summer. This may just stretch him.

***

Limerick Lace

Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell Jockey: M. P. Walsh Age: 7 Weight: 10st 8lbs

Smart mare who is enjoying a cracking season, winning 3 times either side of her second in the Troytown (behind Coko Beach), including Grade 2 Mares’ Chase at the Festival last month. Interesting she’s the choice of Mark Walsh and looking to be first mare since Nickel Coin in 1951 to take this.

***

Meetingofthewaters

Trainer: W. P. Mullins Jockey: D. E. Mullins Age: 7 Weight: 10st 8lbs

Well-served by increase in stamina when landing 27-runner Leopardstown handicap (24.4f) over Christmas and quickly over his unfortunate mishap there in February when a cracking third in last month’s Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham. Further progress likely for top stable and one for the shortlist.

****

The Goffer

Trainer: Gordon Elliott Jockey: Sean Bowen Age: 7 Weight: 10st 8lbs

Lightly raced this term and shaped better than distance beaten suggests when fifth of 21 in Ultima Handicap at the Festival 32 days ago. Possible he’ll be sharper with that under his belt and he appeals as being on a workable mark for all this rates a sterner assignment.

***

Roi Mage

Trainer: Patrick Griffin Jockey: James Reveley Age: 12 Weight: 10st 8lbs

Veteran who made good fist of things having first crack at these fences when seventh 12 months ago. Enhanced his good record at Compiegne in November and produced another solid effort when second at Down Royal latest but have to go back 20 years for last 12-y-o winner of this race.

***

Glengouly

Trainer: W. P. Mullins Jockey: M. J. M. O’Sullivan Age: 8 Weight: 10st 7lbs

Lightly-raced front runner who cemented positive start to the season when a solid second behind Ain’t That A Shame in Thyestes Chase (25f, heavy) at Gowran in January. Took strong hold and ultimately well held in Plate Handicap at Cheltenham since and he’ll need to settle better up markedly in trip.

**

Galia Des Liteaux

Trainer: Dan Skelton Jockey: Harry Skelton Age: 8 Weight: 10st 7lbs

Low-mileage mare whose 3 chase victories have come in small fields but showed another dimension to her game when second in Classic Chase at Warwick (29.2f, soft) in January. Not at her best at Exeter since but she remains with untapped potential over marathon trips and yard enjoying a fine season.

***

Panda Boy

Trainer: Martin Brassil Jockey: J. J. Slevin Age: 8 Weight: 10st 7lbs

Smart chaser who finished fifth in last season’s Irish National and big effort when staying-on second behind Meetingofthewaters at Leopardstown (24.4f, heavy) in December. Solid fourth over hurdles in February and this sort of test looks tailor-made for him. Yard won this with Numbersixvalverde.

****

Eklat De Rire

Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Jockey: D. J. O’Keeffe Age: 10 Weight: 10st 7lbs

Lightly raced since unseating in Brown Advisory at Cheltenham 3 years ago but stepped up on return when runner-up in 4-runner chase at Fairyhouse (3m) in February. Better than being pulled up suggests back at Cheltenham latest but others make much more appeal.

*

Chambard

Trainer: Venetia Williams Jockey: Non Runner Age: 12 Weight: 10st 7lbs

Non Runner.

Kitty’s Light

Trainer: Christian Williams Jockey: Jack Tudor Age: 8 Weight: 10st 7lbs

Signed off last season by landing an exceptional hat-trick, winning the Eider Chase, Scottish National and bet365 Gold Cup. Has seemingly been brought along with spring targets in mind again, and whilst underfoot conditions may not be ideal, he’d be the most heart-warming of winners. Respected.

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