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It’s finally here. After two thrilling days at Aintree, we can finally get excited about the Grand National. Here at Paddy Power, we’re all over Saturday’s action.
Our top team of tipsters are back with their best bets for Saturday’s action on the final day of the Grand National Festival 2022.
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Ruby Walsh, Mick Fitzgerald, Gina Bryce, Matt Chapman and Frank Hickey have been studying the form and crunching the numbers for all seven races on the card.
The action gets underway at 1:45pm with the Grade 3 Handicap Hurdle and the big one, the Grand National, goes off at 5:15pm.
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Our pundits will be sharing their top tips, best bets and wild guesses on each and every day of Aintree, so keep at least one eye open…
Mick Fitzgerald
Ruby Walsh
Gina Bryce
Frank Hickey
Matt Chapman
Mick Fitzgerald
IF THE CAP FITS has to enter calculations as a winner of a Grade 1 over this trip three years ago. He’s a player at an each-way price off his current rating.
Ruby Walsh
ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN ran in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham but things didn’t go his way and he ended up sixth. The 3m will suit him and Mark Walsh is back on board.
Gina Bryce
PARTY BUSINESS was badly hampered in the Martin Pipe before making eye-catching late headway and the step up in trip will surely suit.
Frank Hickey
I like two in the opener. REMASTERED ran here in November and was only beaten by a length, and that form has held up, while PARTY BUSINESS put in an incredible run at Cheltenham.
Matt Chapman
I’ll have a few quid each-way on the chaser REMASTERED who will stay well and has a lovely racing weight for David Pipe and Tom Scudamore.
Mick Fitzgerald
THREE STRIPE LIFE ran a really good race at Cheltenham. You have to think that form is better than any the others here have shown.
Ruby Walsh
MIGHT I is fresh and stepping up in trip will suit. He’s come up against the likes of Constitution Hill and Jonbon recently but can bounce back.
Gina Bryce
NORTH LODGE won on debut at Aintree and has progressed since. He’s primed for another step forward at a track and on ground that will suit.
Frank Hickey
Three Stripe Life deserves to be favourite but I’m taking him on with GOOD RISK AT ALL. His rating underestimates his jumping ability.
Matt Chapman
THREE STRIPE LIFE ran a cracker when chasing home Sir Gerhard in the Ballymore at Cheltenham. It was a tidy effort and this looks easier.
Mick Fitzgerald
EDWARDSTONE did us a favour at Cheltenham and I see no reason to desert him now. The interesting one taking him on is Gentleman De Mee.
Ruby Walsh
It’s EDWARDSTONE’S to lose. Arkle horses have a decent record in this race and I’m happy to side with the Alan King runner.
Gina Bryce
EDWARDSTONE was foot perfect in the Arkle to continue an exceptional season for this ruthlessly efficient jumper. I can’t see anything to beat him.
Frank Hickey
Edwardstone is class but I can’t back him at his current price. I’ll take GENTLEMAN DE MEE in the Betting Without Edwardstone market. He has been solid on his last couple of starts.
Matt Chapman
It really is hard to oppose the impressive Arkle winner EDWARDSTONE for Alan King and Tom Cannon. Will be very hard to beat.
Mick Fitzgerald
THYME HILL ran a really good race at The Festival this year finishing second to Flooring Porter. I’m hoping the form of the Phillip Hobbs team is okay and Thyme Hill can get his day in the sun.
Ruby Walsh
I don’t see Thyme Hill reversing the Cheltenham form on FLOORING PORTER. He won easily and can complete the Cheltenham and Aintree double.
Gina Bryce
Reversing the Cheltenham form with Flooring Porter will be tough but a slightly better surface may just give THYME HILL a chance to defend his crown.
Frank Hickey
Just because of the prices, I’ll side with THYME HILL over Flooring Porter but I’m not super confident.
Matt Chapman
THYME HILL was given a brilliant ride by Tom O’Brien to land this last year and he can hunt down Flooring Porter who beat him in the Stayers’ at Cheltenham.
Mick Fitzgerald
Tea Clipper’s the biggest danger to my selection, CAP DU NORD, who is 8lbs higher for his win at Kempton, but is still competitive.
Ruby Walsh
I’m going for the top weight in ESPOIR DE ROMAY for Kim Bailey and David Bass. He’s a good each-way price and handles the track well.
Gina Bryce
SHAN BLUE has enjoyed a light campaign and back up to a trip that clearly suits, he should be able to take care of this field.
Frank Hickey
I’ll stick with TEA CLIPPER, who I fancied at Cheltenham. He showed enough that day but his jumping probably cost him a bit. This Aintree trip on better ground should really suit him.
Matt Chapman
CAP DU NORD must have each-way claims after bouncing back to form at Kempton last time. Jack Tudor’s mount is up 8lb for that success but still has a lovely racing weight of 10st 6lb. He stays and jumps well.
Mick Fitzgerald
FIDDLERONTHEROOF gets the nod for me but needs to travel and jump better than he did at Ascot. Any Second Now was our fancy last year and he ran a a good race. Longhouse Poet and Delta Work could round out the first four.
Ruby Walsh
ANY SECOND NOW is my main pick for the big one. He was unlucky last year but did well to finish third. Longhouse Poet, Delta Work and Fiddlerontheroof have claims too.
Gina Bryce
ESCARIA TEN is a strong stayer, comes off the back of an excellent prep run, and is well weighted to put his best foot forward.
Frank Hickey
MIGHTY THUNDER won the Scottish National last year and if the wind op works, he’s a great price. Fortescue is also worth a shout. Discorama and Top Ville Ben are two at long odds.
Matt Chapman
ANY SECOND NOW was a very unlucky third in the 2021 National when badly hampered at the 12th fence. You have to think he would have gone close to winning without that mishap. Escaria Ten and Longhouse Poet are also fancied.
Ruby Walsh
HOULANBATORDECHAIS is wearing a hood and hopefully Paul Townend will be able to get a hold of him. He’s improved since running at Cheltenham.
Gina Bryce
HENRI THE SECOND will suit the left-handed track and has been kept fresh with this race in mind. Could prove a tough nut to crack.
Frank Hickey
I like LEAVE OF ABSENCE. He’s in fine form and has won at Kempton and Newbury this year.
Matt Chapman
ERNEST GRAY looks promising for Alan King and Tom Cannon. A good winner over in Ireland before scoring in style at Warwick.
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