Grand National runners and riders

The final declared Grand National runners and riders have been confirmed for today’s John Smiths Grand National at Aintree. Check the form and odds from the list of horses in the grand national 2012

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner could make a remarkable double with the Grand National.

Excellent winner last year – could he finally become the horse to win back to back Nationals?.

Improving all the time, could he be another Papillon for this stable?.

Progressive young handicapper from the stable of Nicky Henderson.

Hugely impressive when taking the Becher Chase.

Impressive winner of Thyestes Chase in Ireland, could be anything.

Won decent handicap at Haydock and then third in Welsh National. Former Foxhunters winner at Cheltenham..

Won at Royal Ascot in 2010 and at the Cheltenham Festival last year; the Grand National would be some treble!.

Another from the ever more powerful yard of former Grand National winner Gordon Elliott – this one has bags of stamina.

Won the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival and finally seems to be fulfilling his potential.

Won last season’s Irish National. Trained by Arthur Moore and ridden by his niece, Nina Carberry..

Former Grade Two chase winner who was running well in last year’s Grand National when falling at the fourth last.

Ran a cracker in the recent Kim Muir at Cheltenham.

Twice runner-up in the Welsh National.Loves soft ground.

Suffered badly when stable was out of form but now back to his best.

Won a 100k+ race at Punchestown in 2010 and showed he is back to form by finishing runner-up in the Hennessy.

Ran a screamer when third in last year’s Scottish National.

Top class chaser who has an exuberant jumping style that would be a great sight at Aintree.

At the top of his form after taking two recent big handicaps.

Dessie Hughes’ runners always warrant respect in the Grand National.

Ruby Walsh rode a great race to get this horse round last year – could improve in 2012.

Fell in last year’s Grand National, improved form this season.

Finished second in 2010 on his third attempt – fourth time lucky?.

Maybe the best outsider?

Won the 2011 Charlie Hall at Wetherby and then finished third behind Kauto Star at Haydock.

Double Kerry National winner who has had the Grand National as his target all season.

100/1 grand national winner in 2009 got as far as the 26th fence in 2010. Still a force to be reckoned with.

Has become a Grand National legend – placed three times!.

Has had no luck in his two previous attempts, could be dangerous with a clear round in 2012.

Good recent record, four wins in last eight starts..

Doubts about his stamina seem to have been quashed with recent win over 3m 5f

Finished 5th in National in 2010 and then won Becher Chase. A great jumper..

Failed to complete in last two Nationals but has the talent to play a part.

Three time winner over fences but does he have the required stamina for a National?.

This race has been the target all year.

Decent novice this season but big ask to step up to the Grand National with such little experience.

Not the most obvious candidate for the National as stamina at three miles is still in doubt.

Winner of his last two races, interesting outsider.

Former winner of a Grade One chase but no real form at over 2m6f. Dessie Hughes will have to find some form for this one..

29. Tharawaat

J: B T Oconnell

T: G Elliott

200/1

Trainer won the Grand National in 2007.