I thought it might be interesting to post the following comments from top trainer Nigel Twiston Davies on the chances of his team of five horses in the big race.
He has enjoyed a tremendous season to date, with a hat trick of winners on Gold Cup Day at the Cheltenham Festival including Imperial Commander in the big race itself. More importantly he has a great record in the Grand National, winning it twice with Earth Summit (1998) and Bindaree (2002).
"Irish Raptor hasn't been quite right. He's had lung problems but he's come back now as good as he's been for a very long time. He does prefer the better ground. He's won round there and he's been second round there. He is my idea of a likely winner.
Beat The Boys disappointed at Cheltenham but he too wasn't quite right. He's had a course of anti-biotics and has come back really good.
We're waiting to know if Sam will be allowed to ride in the race. I'm hoping he'll ride Hello Bud - he's ridden him in his last three races. We've applied, he's just one winner short but it's at their discretion. Nothing jumps as well as he does so it could be very exciting.
Ballyfitz is in great nick. They just went too quick for him at Cheltenham. He has made the odd mistake but, over a long distance, he can jump them in his own time.
Ollie Magern is coming down in the weights, which has now given him a reasonable chance. He fell at the second fence last year, which was very uncharacteristic as he rarely makes a mistake at all."
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