Ally Sloper’, ridden by Jack Anthony, wins the Grand National at Aintree, 1915
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Horses jump an open ditch during the Grand National at Aintree in 1912
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Mrs Kershaw leading in ‘Music Hall’, the winner of the Grand National at Aintree, ridden by Bilbie Rees in 1922
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Jockey R Thrale lying on the racecourse after a fall from racehorse Ardoon’s Pride during the Grand National at Aintree in 1929
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Golden Miller, ridden by Gerry Wilson being led in by owner Dorothy Paget after winning the Grand National at Aintree in 1934
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The first wartime Grand National at Aintree had the first telephone system of its kind to relay results in 1940
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Horses jumping Becher’s Brook in the 1936 Grand National held at Aintree in Liverpool
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Grand National winner ‘Caughoo’, ridden by Eddie Dempsey, is led towards the winners’ enclosure after the race at Aintree in 1947
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At the water jump in the Grand National at Aintree in 1954
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Mr Bigg and his wife, owners of the Grand National winner Oxo, lead the horse to the paddock after its victory at Aintree in 1959
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‘Nicolaus Silver’ winning the 1961 Grand National at Aintree ridden by Bobby Beasley
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Grand National winner Well To Do leaves other horses floundering at the Chair jump on the first circuit at Aintree in 1972, later going on to win the race
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Red Rum wins the Grand National race at Aintree in 1977 for the third time with jockey Tommy Stack up
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W. Smith on The Champ jumps a fence during the Grand National at Aintree racecourse in 1980
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A view from Beechers Brook of the field jumping during the Grand National at Aintree racecourse in 1983
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Jimmy Frost (centre) on Little Polveir jumps a fence and leads the field during the Grand National at Aintree racecourse in 1989
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Jockey in red silk shirt (centre ) falls off Ashley House #2 after jumping The Chair during the Grand National in 1984
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Jimmy Frost on Little Polveir leads the field in the Grand National at Aintree racecourse in 1989
A general view of the field approaching a fence during the Grand National at Aintree racecourse in 1991
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Party Politics ridden by Carl llewellyn winning the 1992 Martell Grand National at Aintree
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Richard Dunwoody on Minnehoma winning in 1994
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The field races in front of the stands during the Grand National at Aintree racecourse in 1996
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Flowers adorn the grave of Red Rum in 1996 near the finishing post at the Home of the Grand National at Aintree racecourse in Liverpool England. Red Rum won the National three times
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Bookmakers at work before the IRA bomb scare which postponed The Grand National in 1997
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A sign instructs the public on the evacuation procedure in 1997 due to the IRA bomb scare which postponed The Grand National to April 7th at the Aintree
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Crowds file on to the Aintree course due to the IRA bomb scare which postponed The Grand National
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Peter O’sullevan stands proud next to a bust of himself hounering his 50 years in horse racing broadcasting, before the re-scheduled Grand National at Aintree in 1997
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Lord Gyllene (right) ridden by Tony Dobbin in the lead during the re-scheduled Grand National at Aintree Racecourse in 1997. The original race was postponed due to a terrorist threat
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Papillon (13) partnered by Ruby Walsh on his way to victory in the Martell Grand National at Aintree in 2000
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Tom Doyle of Ireland parts company with his mount Esprit de Cotte at the 11th fence during The Martell Grand National at Aintree in 2001
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Jockey Jim Culloty aboard Bindaree (C, Green and White) jumps the chair on his way to winning the Grand National Steeplechase 06 April 2002, at Aintree racecourse
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Monty’s Pass ridden Barry Geraghty (Emerald green, red stars with white sleeves) clears the 17th fence on their way to victory in the The Martell Cognac Grand National held on April 5, 2003 at Aintree
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Amid strict security racegoers arrive for the second day of The Martell Cognac Grand National Meeting held on April 4, 2003 at the Aintree
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Richard Johnson flys off his horse What’s up Boys as horses pile up after falling at Becher’s Brook during the Grand National at Aintree Racecourse on April 3, 2004 in Aintree
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A fence atendant rebuids The Chair fence prior to the running of tomorrow’s John Smiths Grand National due to be run at Aintree on April 7, 2006, in Aintree
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Bobby Power on Silver Birch celebrates after winning the Grand National Steplechase at the Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, north-west England, 14 April 2007
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Runners and riders take the Canal Turn during the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree Racecourse on April 5,2008 in Liverpoo
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Liam Treadwell (F) riding French horse Mon Mome runs to win during the Grand National at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, north-west England on April 4, 2009. Rank outsider Mon Mome won the Grand National to become, at 100/1, the joint longest priced winner of the steeplechase along with 1967 winner Foinavon. Mon Mome cruised home to give 23-year-old jockey Liam Treadwell a dream first ride in the race and make trainer Venetia Williams only the second woman to train the winner
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Don’t Push It ridden by A.P McCoy (6) clears the last fence alongside Black Apalachi ridden by Denis O’Regan (4) on their way to victory in The John Smith’s Grand National Steeple Chase at Aintree Racecourse in 2010
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Made In Taipan ridden by Robbie Power clears the last fence during The John Smith’s Melling Steeple Chase during Ladies’ Day at Aintree Racecourse on April 8, 2011 in Liverpool
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Daryl Jacob riding Neptune Collonges (grey horse) on their way to winning The John Smith’s Grand National from Sunnyhillboy and Richie McLernon (R) at Aintree racecourse on April 14, 2012 in Liverpool
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Mumbles Head ridden by Jamie Moore (L) and Roberto Goldback ridden by Barry Geraghty refuse the last fence during the John Smiths Grand National at Aintree Racecourse on April 6, 2013 in Liverpool,
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Pineau De Re ridden by Leighton Aspell clears the last fence on their way to victory in the Crabbie’s Grand National Steeple Chase at Aintree Racecourse on April 5, 2014 in Liverpool
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Many Clouds ridden by Leighton Aspell wins the 2015 Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree
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David Mullins riding Rule The World celebrates winning the Crabbie’s Grand National steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse on April 9, 2016 in Liverpool
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One For Arthur ridden by Derek Fox (22) clears the Water Jump on their way to victory in the 2017 Randox Health Grand National at Aintree Racecourse on April 8, 2017
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Derek Fox celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 2017 Randox Health Grand National on One For Arthur at Aintree Racecourse on April 8, 2017
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The Last Samuri ridden by David Bass jumps the Canal Turn during the 2018 Randox Health Grand National at Aintree Racecourse on April 14, 2018
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Davy Russell celebrates after riding Tiger Roll to victory during the 2018 Randox Health Grand National at Aintree Racecourse on April 14, 2018
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he 172nd edition of the Grand National is now just a day away with 40 runners set to tackle the world famous course.
Arguably the most famous jump races in the calendar, the Grand National is expected to draw in millions of viewers around the world.
Taking place at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday afternoon, defending champion Tiger Roll is hoping for historic back-to-back Nationals against a strong field.
With the main race offering £1million in prize money, the stakes are high. Here, we show you how you can follow all the action.
The race will take place at 5.15pm on Saturday, April 6.
Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool, where it has taken place for more than a century.
You can watch all the action on ITV, who have won the rights to show it once again.
ITV is available across Freeview (channel 3), Freesat, Sky and Virgin (all channel 103). UK viewers can watch ITV and ITV4 online for free via the ITV Hub.
Racing TV will have full coverage of every race during the meeting.
The subscription channel is available on Freeview and Youview (both channel 261), Sky (channels 426 and 874) and Virgin (channel 536).
A monthly pass for complete coverage is £24.98 per month, or £10 for one-day access. Racing TV is also available online, included in the package.
BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra will have radio commentary and are both available online for UK-based license fee payers.
Grand National final field
Anibale Fly
Valtor
Tiger Roll
Outlander
Don Poli
Go Conquer
Mala Beach
Minella Rocco
Lake View Lad
Pleasant Company
Ballyoptic
Dounikos
Rathvinden
One For Arthur
Rock The Kasbah
Warriors Tale
Regal Encore
Magic Of Light
A Toi Phil
Jury Duty
Noble Endeavour
Monbeg Notorious
Ramses De Teillee
Tea For Two
Just A Par
Step Back
Ultragold
Blow By Blow
Up For Review
Siglefarmpayment
Vieux Lion Rouge
Valseur Lad
Vintage Clouds
General Principle
Livelovelaugh
Walk In The Mill
Folsom Blue
Captain Redbeard
Bless The Wings
Joe Farrell
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