Grand National 2017 result: One for Arthur wins at 14-1, Cause Of Causes second, Saint Are third
Re-live 170th edition of the world's most famous steeplechase
The Grand National will be held at Aintree racecourse on Saturday, with Definitly Red and Vieux Lion Rogue dominating the early betting.
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What time does it start?
The race will start at approximately 5.15pm on Saturday 8 April.
Where can I watch it?
It will be shown live on ITV, with coverage starting at 2.00pm.
Runners and riders
Odds provided by 888.com, subject to change throughout the day
1. The Last Samuri
Approximate odds: 20/1
2. More of That
Approximate odds: 20/1
3. Shantou Flyer
Approximate odds: 100/1
4. Perfect Candidate
Approximate odds: 50/1
5. Saphir Du Rheu
Approximate odds: 22/1
6. Roi des Frances
Approximate odds: 80/1
7. Wounded Warrior
Approximate odds: 66/1
8. Wonderful Charm
Approximate odds: 40/1
9. Tenor Nivernais
Approximate odds: 66/1
10. Blaklion
Approximate odds: 16/1
11. Drop Out Joe
Approximate odds: 50/1
12. Le Mercurey
Approximate odds: 80/1
13. The Young Master
Approximate odds: 22/1
14. Cause of Causes
Approximate odds: 20/1
15. Regal Encore
Approximate odds: 80/1
16. Vieux Lion Rouge
Approximate odds: 16/1
17. Definitly Red
Approximate odds: 12/1
18. Ucello Conti
Approximate odds: 22/1
19. Double Shuffle
Approximate odds: 40/1
20. Houblon des Obeaux
Approximate odds: 66/1
21. Pleasant Company
Approximate odds: 20/1
22. One for Arthur
Approximate odds: 18/1
23. Ballynagour
Approximate odds: 100/1
24. O’Faolains Boy
Approximate odds: 80/1
25. Highland Lodge
Approximate odds: 33/1
26. Bishops Road
Approximate odds: 80/1
27. Lord Windermere
Approximate odds: 50/1
28. Saint Are
Approximate odds: 33/1
29. Vicente
Approximate odds: 25/1
30. Just a Par
Approximate odds: 50/1
31. Measureofmydreams
Approximate odds: 50/1
32. Raz de Maree
Approximate odds: 40/1
33. Stellar Notion
Approximate odds: 66/1
34. Rogue Angel
Approximate odds: 22/1
35. Cocktails at Dawn
Approximate odds: 50/1
36. Thunder and Roses
Approximate odds: 33/1
37. Gas Line Boy
Approximate odds: 80/1
38. Goodtoknow
Approximate odds: 100/1
39. La Vaticane
Approximate odds: 100/1
40. Doctor Harper
Approximate odds: 66/1
Tips
As picked by our resident racing expert, Charlie Atkin.
One For Arthur 14/1
Cause of Causes 14/1
Rogue Angel 25/1
Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of the 2017 Grand National!
The most famous steeplechase in the world is due to begin in around an hour - at a quarter past five - but stick with us in the meantime for build-up, tips and details about the other races at Aintree this afternoon.
With just under an hour to go until the big race, now is as good a time as any to learn just how to pick a winner, using tips, tricks and trends.
Our racing expert Charlie Atkin has put together this guide to help prepare you for picking out a winner.
The Liverpool Hurdle has just got underway, the last race before the National.
Cole Harden is making the early running. Puffin Billy in second.
Yanworth wins the Liverpool Hurdle!
The favourite wins just ahead of Supasundae.
Liverpool Hurdle result:
1. Yanworth B J Geraghty 9-4 Fav
2. Supasundae R M Power 5-1
3. Snow Falcon S W Flanagan 9-1
Yanworth wins the Liverpool Hurdle
One man has certainly made quite the impression at Aintree this afternoon...
Report: Yanworth wins the Liverpool Hurdle
Yanworth showed stamina is his forte as he ground out a determined success in the Ryanair Stayers Liverpool Hurdle.
The seven-year-old cast aside any doubts about seeing out the three-mile trip when staying on strongest of them all to lift the Grade One and atone for his Champion Hurdle disappointment.
Restrained near the back of the field early on by Barry Geraghty, the 9-4 favourite was one of four in with a live chance over the penultimate flight.
Over the last four soon became three as the Alan King-trained runner, together with Coral Cup winner Supasundae and Snow Falcon, pressed on.
As Geraghty asked for a maximum response the JP McManus-owned gelding delivered, getting up to deny Supasundae by a length with Snow Falcon a further three-quarters of a length away in third.
Geraghty said:
He kept going there. He bundled the third-last, I just didn't want to commit as I didn't want to land in front. He made a mess of it but recovered quickly and was good at the last two.
Maybe the (two-mile) trip (found him out at Cheltenham), but he is better than that. I would say he probably slightly under performed. He got very warm beforehand.
I think he's probably a middle-distance (horse) or stayer really.
Trainer Alan King added:
We were trying three miles today and it was a long run-in. I'm relieved more than anything, delighted with him.
He won a Christmas Hurdle and a Kingwell so we had to go to the Champion Hurdle. I wasn't confident today, but we got away with it.
I think he will be even better over a fence and he will go novice chasing in the autumn.
Timely reminder: If your bet comes in this evening, make sure you don't take 43 years to cash it in...
Which horses have been the big market movers so far this afternoon?
12-1 Definitly Red
14-1 Blaklion,
16-1 Vieux Lion Rouge, Pleasant Company
18-1 More Of That, One For Arthur, Cause Of Causes
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