We will have match results, tips and updates from all over the card at Aintree today, culminating in the world’s biggest steeplechase at 5.15pm. The fans return to the stadium on the day of the Great National for the first time since 2019 and Rachael Blackmore will undoubtedly have a great reception. She shoots for more fame after a life-changing success at the Minella Times last year, when she became the first woman to climb the race. Blackmore is once again working with nine-year-old Henry de Bromhead, although this time the JP McManus jelly must weigh a maximum of 11 pounds. Blackmore’s victory in 2021 made headlines around the world and, along with two successful Cheltenham festivals, made her the current star of the sport. “I am very excited, it is wonderful to be here,” he said. “The weight is not ideal, but this is the situation we are in. He is in great shape at home, his performances this year were a bit disappointing, but he really looks in great shape at home now. “Henry is very happy with him, so I’m looking forward to it. “It’s very nice to walk in and see some of the photos from last year and things like that. It brings back very good memories. “We will give our best, it is a match in which you need a lot of luck and we had a lot of luck last year, so we hope there is a little left for this year.”
