The day all horse racing fans have been waiting for is nearly upon us and it's time to get those bets placed.
The Crabbie's Grand National takes place at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday (April 11) and millions in bets will be lodged across the country ahead of one of the world's biggest sporting events.
It's no secret that that the bookies favourite this year is Shutthefrontdoor, ridden by legendary jockey AP McCoy in what's set to be his final test before retirement.
But with so many other hotly-tipped contenders, getwestlondon have put together this guide to this year's Grand National and the runners.
For tips on who to back, check out what our local tipster had to say here.
Shutthefrontdoor
No. 7
Age: 8
Jockey: Tony McCoy - nicknamed AP McCoy, this will be the champion jockey's last race. His previous wins include the 2010 Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Queen Mother Champion Chase.
Trainer: Jonjo O'Neill
Odds to win: 7/1
Tip: Jonjo, previously a jockey, remains the only person to register a seasonal tally of 100 winners as both jockey and trainer.
Rocky Creek
No. 4
Age: 9
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies - British National Hunt racing jockey and son of trainer, Nigel Twiston-Davies.
Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Odds to win: 9/1
Tip: Nicholls is eight-times British jump racing champion and, to date, has trained over 2,000 winners.
Balthazar King
No. 6
Age: 11
Jockey: Richard Johnson - keen for a win after coming second place to AP McCoy 15 times in total. Became Champion Conditional jockey aged 18.
Trainer: Philip Hobbs
Odds to win: 10/1
Tip: Hobbs finished in the country’s top six National Hunt trainers since 1999.
The Druids Nephew
No. 17
Age: 8
Jockey: Aidan Coleman - first rode in the 2008 Grand National and was one of the youngest ever riders to start the race, aged 19.
Trainer: Neil Mulholland
Odds to win: 12/1
Tip: Won the Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
Alvarado
No. 37
Age: 10
Jockey: Paul Moloney - finished in the first four in three Grand Nationals in a row from 2009–2011.
Trainer: Fergal O'Brien.
Odds to win: 16/1
Tip: Alvarado came fourth in last Grand National under his training.
Cause of Causes
No. 18
Age: 7
Jockey: Paul Carberry - from a family of equestrians, including jockey father Tommy Carberry and Arthur Moore, one of Ireland's leading National Hunt trainers.
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Odds to win: 16/1
Tip: Elliott trained Cause of Causes to win the National Hunt Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
Godsmejudge
No. 19
Age: 9
Jockey: Wayne Hutchinson
Trainer: Alan King
Odds to win: 20/1
Tip: Godsmejudge is one of only a few horses entered to have won at four-miles plus and claimed victory in the Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Steeple Chase.
Night In Milan
No.15
Age: 9
Jockey: James Reveley
Trainer: Keith Reveley
Odds to win: 20/1
Tip: Jockey James finished third in the BetBright Grimthorpe Chase and a bet on this horse is a family affair with his father the trainer.
Pineau De Re
No. 8
Age: 12
Jockey: Daryl Jacob
Trainer: Dr R Newland
Odds to win: 20/1
Tip: Last year's winner - can he do it again?
Soll
No. 38
Age: 10
Jockey: Tom Scudamore - a third-generation British flat and steeplechase jockey.
Trainer: David Pipe
Odds to win: 20/1
Tip: Pipe took on Soll in 2014 from trainer Jo Hughes and has since won at Exeter and Newbury.
Spring Heeled
No. 10
Age: 8
Jockey: Nick Scholfield
Trainer: Jim Culloty
Odds to win: 20/1
Tip: Spring Heeled was the winner of the Kim Muir Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.
Unioniste
No. 3
Age: 7
Jockey: Noel Fehily
Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Odds to win: 20/1
Tip: A horse this young has never won the Grand National.
Al Co
No. 20
Age: 10
Jockey: D O'Regan
Trainer: P Bowen
Odds to win: 25/1
Ballycasey
No. 9
Age: 8
Jockey: Rupert Walsh - nicknamed 'Ruby', he is the son of former champion amateur jockey, Ted Walsh.
Trainer: W Mullins
Odds to win: 25/1
First Lieutenant
No. 5
Age: 10
Jockey: N Carberry
Trainer: M Morris
Odds to win: 25/1
Goonyella
No. 48
Age: 8
Jockey: J J Burke
Trainer: J Dreaper
Odds to win: 25/1
Many Clouds
No. 2
Age: 8
Jockey: L Aspell
Trainer: O Sherwood
Odds to win: 25/1
Oscar Time
No. 27
Age: 14
Jockey: Sam Waley-Cohen
Trainer: Robert Waley-Cohen
Odds to win: 25/1
Tip: This jockey has previously won the Cheltenham Gold Cup on one of his father's horses - could the father-son pair due a win this year in another family collaboration?
Rebel Rebellion
No. 11
Age: 10
Jockey: R Mahon
Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Odds to win: 25/1
Royale Knight
No. 40
Age: 9
Jockey: B Powell
Trainer: Dr R Newland
Odds to win: 25/1
Saint Are
No. 24
Age: 9
Jockey: P Brennan
Trainer: T George
Odds to win: 25/1
Across the Bay
No. 25
Age: 11
Jockey: H Brooke
Trainer: D McCain
Odds to win: 33/1
Gallant Oscar
No. 49
Age: 9
Jockey: Unknown
Trainer: Tony Martin
Odds to win: 33/1
Lord Windermere
No. 1
Age: 9
Jockey: Robbie McNamara - 6ft 3ins-tall Robbie joked:" If I was a stone lighter, I'd be able to turn a few bob."
Trainer: J Culloty
Odds to win: 33/1
Monbeg Dude
No. 21
Age: 10
Jockey: L Treadwell
Trainer: M Scudamore
Odds to win: 33/1
The Package
No. 44
Age: 12
Jockey: Unknown
Trainer: D Pipe
Odds to win: 33/1
Broadway Buffalo
No. 45
Age: 7
Jockey: Unknown
Trainer: D Pipe
Odds to win: 40/1
Chance Du Roy
No. 32
Age: 11
Jockey: Tom O'Brien
Trainer: Philip Hobbs
Odds to win: 40/1
Court By Surprise
No. 36
Age: 10
Jockey: R McLernon
Trainer: E Lavelle
Odds to win: 40/1
Dolatulo
No. 12
Age: 8
Jockey: D Costello
Trainer: Warren Greatrex
Odds to win: 40/1
Tip: Dolatulo has had four wins and five places from 13 chases this year.
Mon Parrain
No. 13
Age: 9
Jockey: Sean Bowen
Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Odds to win: 40/1
Tip: This jockey, aged just 17, is our tipster's top pick.
Raz De Maree
No. 43
Age: 10
Jockey: Unknown
Trainer: S Hughes
Odds to win: 40/1
Tip: Raz De Maree is back in the Grand National after placing eigth in last year's steeplechase.
Any Currency
No. 57
Age:12
Jockey: Unknown
Trainer: M Keighly
Odds to win: 50/1
Tip: Putting your currency here could be risky as this horse entered last year's Grand National but didn't make the cut.
Baileys Concerto
No. 41
Age: 9
Jockey: B Hughes
Trainer: D Sayer
Odds to win: 50/1
Tip: Despite seemingly low odds, Baileys Concerto may surprise you as this horse stacked up seven wins in 2014.
Duke of Lucca
No. 42
Age: 10
Jockey: Unknown
Trainer: Philip Hobbs
Odds to win: 50/1
Tip: Duke of Lucca is this trainer's underdog compared to hotly-tipped Balthazar King, but actually won the Betred Chase at the Grand National festival last year.
Gas Line Boy
No. 31
Age: 9
Jockey: James Best
Trainer: Philip Hobbs
Odds to win: 50/1
Tip: Another entry by this trainer, but owned by the Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club. Placed fourth in the Grand National Trial in February.
The Rainbow Hunter
No. 23
Age: 11
Jockey: D Bass
Trainer: K Bailey
Odds to win: 50/1
Tip: This jockey needs to hold on tight as The Rainbow Hunter unseated his rider in the last two Grand Nationals!
Wyck Hill
No. 30
Age: 11
Jockey: Unknown
Trainer: D Bridgewater
Odds to win: 50/1
Tip: This horse has had some misfortune this year with a fall on his last run at Newcastle.
Bob Ford
No. 28
Age: 8
Jockey: P Townend
Trainer: R Curtis
Odds to win: 66/1
Tip: This horse could go the distance as Bob Ford has competed in more three mile races than less but needs a rainy day for soft ground.
Carlito Brigante
No. 14
Age: 9
Jockey: B Harding
Trainer: K McLintock
Odds to win: 50/1
Corrin Wood
No. 22
Age: 8
Jockey: DJ Casey
Trainer: D McCain
Odds to win: 66/1
Tip: As a horse on the younger side in the race, Corrin Wood has won three and placed twice in just seven chase starts.
Owega Star
No. 34
Age: 8
Jockey: P Fahey
Trainer: Robbie Power - Son of Irish show-jumper Con Power and won the 2007 Grand National.
Odds to win: 66/1
Super Duty
No. 29
Age: 9
Jockey: W Kennedy
Trainer: I Williams
Odds to win: 66/1
Rubi Light
No. 29
Age: 9
Jockey: A Lynch
Trainer: R Hennessy
Odds to win: 66/1
Tip: One to watch for performance, as this horse is yet to be tested beyond three miles, can Rubi Light make the Grand National stretch?
Portrait King
No. 33
Age: 10
Jockey: D Condon
Trainer: M Phelan
Odds to win: 66/1
Tranquil Sea
No. 26
Age: 13
Jockey: G Sheehan
Trainer: Warren Greatrex
Odds to win: 80/1
Tip: Tranquil Sea is this trainer's underdog below Dolatulo, as this horse has only won once at three miles in 38 career chases.
River Choice
No. 35
Age: 12
Jockey: Unknown
Trainer: Richard Chotard
Odds to win: 100/1
Tip: The French trainer has never taken River Choice out of France and French-bred and trained horses are rarely winners in the Grand National's history.
Ely Brown
No. 39
Age: 10
Jockey: Unknown
Trainer: C Longsdon
Odds to win: 100/1
All odds are provided by Betfair.
Remember, the horses listed above are official entrants but may still not take part in the race. A maximum of 40 runners are permitted and will be confirmed on Friday (April 9).
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