Grand National: Mullins' Stars vs Outsiders

0:00On April 10th, tomorrow's grand national at Aintry shapes up as a thriller with 34 horses set to tackle the famous fences. Defending champ I am Maximus tops the weights at 11 stone 12 pounds for Willie Mullins and Paul Townan, sitting at 7 to 1 odds. Hot favorites include panic attack at 8 to 1 and Grange Claire West at 9 to 1, both with strong recent form and expert backing. BBC Radio 5 Live's John Hunt tips, panic attack to win ahead of Grange Claire West, Jaguar and Jordans, calling quite a bourbon his best outsider. Gina Bryce flips it, picking Grange Claire West first, then Monty Star, panic attack in I am Maximus, with Spanish Harlem as her long shot. These picks highlight Mullins' dominance with seven runners from his yard. Runners and punters are buzzing over ground conditions, as soft turf suits beasts like Hadeek Lures, a Welsh and Irish national winner at 14 to 1. Last year's third place finisher, Grange Claire West could improve with better tactics, while mayors like panic attack bring rare firepower after doubles, in big handicaps.

1:08Jockies like the skeletons and Mullins family add family drama to the mix. Fresh developments show Johnny who at 12 to 1 as a live threat after winning the Ultima at Cheltenham, mirroring past national winners. Aroko bounces back from infection woes at 12 to 1 and young guns like 7-year-old Jaguar were cheekpieces for focus. Odds shift until 1 p.m. British summertime on April 10th, so check late declarations. Expect chaos over four and a half miles as these stairs battle it out. Will Mullins stride gold again or an outsider still to show? Tune in for the roar.