BREAKING: The 40 horses declared for the 2017 Grand National
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The declarations have been made for this year’s Grand National with Pendra the notable absentee from the list of 40 horses set to go to post at Aintree on Saturday 8 April.
Last year’s runner-up, The Last Samuri, heads the weights for the 170th running with Doctor Harper sneaking into the final spot.
Four reserves will also be named and they’ll replace any non-runners declared before 13:00 on Friday 7 April.
*Update: Bless The Wings, Knock House, Sambremont and Viva Steve have been confirmed as reserves.*
Brian Ellison’s Definitly Red still tops the betting at 10/1 with Grand National Trial winner Vieux Lion Rouge disputing at 11/1.
One For Arthur has also been popular at 12s while previous winning owner JP McManus holds a strong hand with both Cross Country winner Cause of Causes and this season’s Gold Cup contender, More Of That (14/1 apiece) his leading fancies.
Here’s the top 40, courtesy of @PAracing.
The 40 horses declared for Saturday’s Grand National @AintreeRaces – Pendra was the notable withdrawal. News of reserves to follow pic.twitter.com/coFiPpmkHK
