On Thursday I posted my Grand National preview. This morning I would like to narrow things down.
The forecast at Aintree is sunshine and showers this afternoon with light winds. After the overnight rain the ground has eased to soft.
Crabbie´s Grand National Chase (Handicap) (Grade 3) (CLASS 1) (7yo+)
- Winner: £561,300
- Maximum runners: 40
- Distance: 4m 2f 74y
- Going: Soft
Holywell’s latest Cheltenham form was let down yesterday with Un Temps Pour Tout being well beaten. Carrying top weight he finished a creditable second at the festival with a number of today’s rivals behind him. The 9y.o. carries a stone less this afternoon. Currently a general 16/1.
The class horse is Silviniaco Conti who is handicapped to win if he stays the trip. Has won at this meeting for the past two years.
![Silviniaco Conti](http://slh.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/silviniaco-conti-kgv2.jpg)
The Last Samuri could have done without the overnight rain, but I still expect him to go well. Comes here fresh having not raced since his easy victory over The Druids Nephew at Doncaster in early March.
![The Last Samuri](http://slh.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/the-last-samuri.jpg)
Whilst I respect the chances of Many Clouds to win here again, the 8/1 on offer represents no value.
Plenty of competition amongst the layers. Many go 5 places with some firms going 6 places. It pays to shop around.