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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Your support makes all the difference.Will you back the favourite, follow the form or just stick a pin in the list of runners and hope for the best?
Good luck whoever you decide to back, and make sure you follow all the latest action with our live blog below:
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
It's a very hot day, in case you hasn't noticed.
Which means that there's going to be a break with tradition after this year's National.
Meanwhile, it's almost time for the national anthem...
A reminder of the last five winners of the Grand National:
2016 Rule The World Jockey: David Mullins, Trainer: Mouse Morris, Owner: Michael O'Leary, Starting odds: 33/1
2015 Many Clouds Jockey: Leighton Aspell, Trainer: Oliver Sherwood, Owner: Trevor Hemmings, Starting odds: 25/1
2014 Pineau De Re Leighton Aspell, Dr Richard Newland, J A Provan, 25/1
2013 Auroras Encore Ryan Mania, Sue Smith, Douglas Pryde, Jim Beaumont and David van der Hoeven, 66/1
2012 Neptune Collonges Daryl Jacob, Paul Nicholls, John Hales, 14/1
Potentially helpful in picking out this year's winner?
10 minutes to go! Which just about gives you enough time to read this...
Still mulling over which horse to have a flutter on? Don't sweat it. Here are the last-minute tips from the Independent's resident racing experts.
Charlie Atkin: One For Arthur
Ben Burrows: Measureofmydreams
Mark Critchley: Blaklion
The runners are in the parade ring. We're only moments away!
QUICK: Everybody go out and stick a quid on every single runner!
Nobody yet knows who's going to start as favourite here, in a few minutes time.
Blacklion and Definitely Red are both 10/1 at the moment.
Bad news for anybody who backed Lord Windemere.
He's looking very ill at ease and his handles are having to coax him to the start-line. It's not looking good.
Here we go!
...No!
There's a false start. The flags are waved and all the horses have to trot back to the start-line. Drama already!
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