Follow all the latest updates from the Grand National 2022 at Aintree, as one of the most iconic events in British sport returns for a 174th edition. The coronavirus caused the match to be canceled in 2020 and kept the crowds away in 2021, so for the first time in three years, fans will be able to watch in person at Aintree and help create this famous atmosphere. A stacked field with horses and riders wants to write history for themselves, the trainer and owner with 40 runners and riders ready to try to win the most valuable jumping race in Europe. The Minella Times, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, triumphed 12 months ago and are back to make two in a row this year, but there are plenty of fancy horses in the field, including Any Second Now, Escaria Ten, Snow Leopardess and Longhouse Poet. Follow all the latest updates below:
Grand National 2022
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A day in the games
After a few rains earlier in the day, the sun has risen over the Aintree before the Grand National. 70,000 people are in attendance today. (Getty Images) (AFP via Getty Images) Michael Jones April 9, 2022 4:51 p.m. 1649519290
Redemption for no seconds now?
Any Second Now could offer a fantastic result for a younger coach to Ted Walsh, who holds a great record at the Grand National. This could have added to his success if he had not stopped 12 months ago and although he is taller in weight now, he seems ready to be a candidate. Players also feel and have returned to 8/1 and a favorite spot. Michael Jones April 9, 2022 4:48 p.m. 1649519110
Heir of the Tiger Roll?
Delta Work beat Tiger Roll’s constant friend in Cheltenham last month in the final race of two-time Grand National champion. The nine-year-old is arguably coach Gordon Elliott’s main hope for a fourth victory at the Grand National and success for Elliott, who has seven runners, would see him become both the most successful Irish coach in the race and the equally most successful coach. in total. , next to Fred Rimmel and Ginger McCain. Michael Jones April 9, 2022 4:45 p.m. 1649518930
“Top female riders like Rachael Blackmore are an inspiration to everyone,” says Bryony Frost
Betfair’s ambassador and celebrity jockey Bryony Frost has talked about how her fellow riders continue to inspire her with their continued success along the way. “You can be inspired by a person in whom you can see yourself and I remember as a child being inspired by others and it is human nature to be inspired and want to be better.” said Frost. “If you are in the equatorial world, or even if you are not and you see people like Rachel [Blackmore]Holly [Doyle]what they are doing is just huge. “Not just because they are women, we can not change that, they are the people they are, the way they behave, everything about them and their devotion is inspired, it does not matter who you are. “Even as a fellow rider standing next to them, he is inspiring.” She added: “[Horse racing is] one of the few sports, if it is only, that you can go out there and be on equal terms. We are a group out there with our partner and the group back home is huge. “On the track, you only see the horse and the rider, but it ‘s unbelievable to think of the team behind them, those who ride horses in races, the leaders and the girls who take care of them, the trainers and the owners. the physios, the horseshoes – it’s huge. “It’s a huge team sport, but you can only see the two of us out there. At the top of the pyramid is the horse and you could not do this without them. “You could be the best jockey out there, but if you do not have your partner, then you are not good.” Michael Jones April 9, 2022 4:42 p.m. 1649518510
Back with victories?
Jockey Aidan Coleman just got home to 5-2 favorite Shan Blue to win the Betway Handicap Chase with Sam Brown on 28/1. Coleman drives the backed Snow Leopardess to the Grand National in 40 minutes and will strive for consecutive wins at Aintree today. Michael Jones April 9, 2022 4:35 p.m. 1649518090
Grand National 2022: Pinstickers Guide for all runners and riders at Saturday’s Aintree show
Saturday afternoon marks the 174th Grand National match in Aintree. Ted Walsh-trained Any Second Now leads the bet on 8/1 and here we run across the court: Michael Jones April 9, 2022 4:28 p.m. 1649517670
How to watch the Grand National
The Grand National is scheduled to start at 17:15 later today. Coverage of all Aintree matches started on ITV1 at 13:00 and once the Grand National is over they will continue to broadcast the other matches until 18:15. Michael Jones April 9, 2022 4:21 p.m. 1649517310
Grand National 2022: Complete list of runners and odds
One hour left until the Grand National starts. The following is a complete list of all the runners who participated in the 174th edition of the race: Michael Jones April 9, 2022 4:15 p.m. 1649516890
View from the book
David Johnson, who works for on-course bookies family company Paul Johnson, told the BBC: “We are not here for the National since 2019. “It’s very important to come back and a lot of our business comes from these big games. The crowds were good, today they’re sold out and you can tell people have lost it. “The Minella Times would be our worst loser – the players of the match just want to support what Rachael Blackmore is leading.” Michael Jones April 9, 2022 4:08 p.m. 1649516410
Will the mare win the big one?
Winning the Grand National for Snow Leopardess would be one of the most moving stories in Aintree history. The ten-year-old has returned to action after giving birth to a foal and claims to be the first mother to win the race, as well as the first mare to triumph after Nickel Coin in 1951. Gray has won three of her three games this season, including Aintree in December over the Nationals’ fence at Becher Chase to claim it as a contender. It is owned and raised by Marietta Fox-Pitt, whose son William is a three-time Olympic equestrian medalist. Michael Jones April 9, 2022 4:00 p.m.
