The defending champion is not the favourite, however, and will face stern competition from the expected favourite Ain’t That A Shame - Rachael Blackmore's mount who has been heavily backed in recent days.
Having won last year from odds of 50/1, Noble Yeats is far better fancied this year and has odds of 9/1 to win.ĪLSO READ: Supercomputer predicts Grand National 2023 result with 66/1 tip for big race Winning is not an easy task, however, and there is lots of competition for the crown of Grand National winner.
There is also the small matter of a £1m prize fund up for grabs, with £500,000 on offer for the winner, making it a potentially lucrative day out for owners and trainers. It is a magnificent spectacle, with the Norway spruce fences being an iconic image in the sport. The Grand National is a highlight of the British sporting calendar, with 40 horses lining up to take the iconic Aintree fences before a winner is crowned.
