At the Races Grand National Sweepstake

Grand National Sweepstake Kit from attheraces.com 1. Cut out all the strips on the following 3 pages and place into a hat. If a player picks a non-runner, you can choose to either refund the ticket or declare it as sheer bad luck - but make sure everyone knows the rules beforehand! 2. Decide on the cost per horse and prize structure e.g. £2 per horse with 1st £40, 2nd £20, 3rd £15, 4th £5 (based on 40 runners). 3. As people draw out horses, add their name to the final page remembering to keep secret which horses are still to be picked. 4. Please note the data, star ratings and comments contained within this sweepstake kit are for information only and At The Races can make no guarantee to their accuracy (otherwise we'd all be millionaires).

TIDAL BAY (IRE) 11st - 10lbs | Form: 21-1532 | Trainer: P F Nicholls | Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

Remarkable veteran who has been very close to his best on his last two starts, following a third under top-weight in the 1 Welsh National with an honourable second to Last Instalment in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown. Handicapper

William Hill 14/1

has been very kind, and it will be a surprise if he doesn't fare a lot better than when unseating at the tenth three years ago.

LONG RUN (FR) 11st - 9lbs | Form: 32-54U1 | Trainer: N J Henderson | Jockey: Mr S Waley-Cohen

Winner of two King Georges and a Cheltenham Gold Cup during a glittering career but not quite the same force nowadays, 2 though he did enjoy a confidence-boosting success at Kelso last time. Handicapper has at least given him a chance and

William Hill 12/1

jockey Sam Waley-Cohen has a fantastic record over the big fences but his low jumping is a real cause for concern.

HUNT BALL (IRE) 11st - 7lbs | Form: 686934 | Trainer: N J Henderson | Jockey: A Tinkler

Huge improver during the 2011/12 campaign when trained by Kieran Burke, the highlight being his success in a novice 3 handicap at the Cheltenham Festival. Seems to be coming back to his best judged on two runs for his new yard following a

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disastrous spell in America but looks handicapped up to the hilt and is a very doubtful stayer.

TRIOLO D'ALENE (FR) 11st - 6lbs | Form: 81-1310 | Trainer: N J Henderson | Jockey: B J Geraghty

Took well to these fences when landing last year's Topham and went on to spring a surprise when beating Rocky Creek in 4 the Hennessy at Newbury in November. Failed to land a blow in the Gold Cup after a winter break but could be a big player

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here if over those exertions.

ROCKY CREEK (IRE) 11st - 5lbs | Form: 1113-22 | Trainer: P F Nicholls | Jockey: N Fehily

Very lightly-raced eight year-old who has never finished out of the first three over fences and ran a smashing race when 5 runner-up to Triolo D'Alene (5lb better off with that rival here) in the Hennessy. His second to The Giant Bolster at

William Hill 16/1

Cheltenham in January on only run after reads well now and he has been targeted at this since. Big chance.

QUITO DE LA ROQUE (FR) 11st - 1lbs | Form: 5-F475P | Trainer: Colm A Murphy | Jockey: B T O'Connell

6 A Grade 1 winner over fences as a novice, he has generally looked on the downgrade in more recent times and though not

William Hill 40/1 disgraced in a handicap at Punchestown in January he followed that with a poor effort last time. Difficult to fancy.

COLBERT STATION (IRE) 11st - 0lbs | Form: U-03U0F | Trainer: T M Walsh | Jockey: M P Walsh

A big fancy for last year's race after being chosen by AP McCoy only to unseat the champion jockey at the chair, this ten 7 year-old has just one good effort from five appearances this season to his name yet finds himself 2lb higher. It's hardly

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ideal that he fell last time either so the percentage call is to look elsewhere.

WALKON (FR) 11st - 0lbs | Form: 2P52-U4 | Trainer: A King | Jockey: W Hutchinson

Sure to be a popular choice among the locals, Alan King's charge proved his ability to handle the fences when second to 8 Triolo D'Alene in last year's Topham. However, there have been few positives to take from his two outings this term and he

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has never convinced that he possesses the stamina for three miles, let alone this marathon trip.

BALTHAZAR KING (IRE) 10st - 13lbs | Form: 0P-1111 | Trainer: P J Hobbs | Jockey: R Johnson

Cross-country specialist who looked as good as ever when landing a second Cheltenham Festival victory in that discipline 9 last month. However, his trail-blazing style saw him fail to last home here twelve months ago and it could be a similar story

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this time.

WAYWARD PRINCE 10st - 13lbs | Form: 76-52P7 | Trainer: Mrs H Parrott | Jockey: Jack Doyle

10 A Grade 1 winner at Aintree as a novice hurdler, he has also scored over fences on the Mildmay course but has become

William Hill 66/1 very inconsistent of late, the sole effort of note his second in Wetherby's Charlie Hall Chase in October. Easily passed over.

MR MOONSHINE (IRE) 10st - 12lbs | Form: 573112 | Trainer: Mrs S J Smith | Jockey: Ryan Mania

Representing the Auroras Encore team, he was pulled up behind his stable-companion twelve months ago but is coming 11 into this year's race in much better form. He enjoyed a happier experience over the fences when third in the Becher Chase

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but the suspicion is that he might be a shade too high in the weights to make it back-to-back Nationals for the yard.

An excellent third to Auroras Encore last year, he is 2lb lower for his second attempt after a light campaign. Only narrowly 12 denied in a valuable handicap at Ascot following the publication of the National weights, and looks sure to give another

William Hill 8/1

good account provided his eighth in the Gold Cup hasn't taken the edge off.

ACROSS THE BAY (IRE) 10st - 11lbs | Form: 10-581U | Trainer: D McCain Jnr | Jockey: Henry Brooke

Showed up well for a long way before fading to finish fourteenth last year and a slightly more restrained ride could see him 13 improve on that effort. McCain runners can never be ruled out around here but this one has become rather inconsistent

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and is probably too high in the handicap.

DOUBLE SEVEN (IRE) 10st - 11lbs | Form: 111116 | Trainer: M Brassil | Jockey: A P McCoy

Very useful handicap hurdler two seasons ago but took his time to make an impact over fences. However, he returned to 14 form with a vengeance this term, winning five races in a row between June and October. Shaped adequately on his winter

William Hill 12/1

break return last month ago and should go well for his National-winning trainer if stamina holds up.

BATTLE GROUP 10st - 10lbs | Form: 11-1PRP | Trainer: Johnny Farrelly | Jockey: Brendan Powell

Pulled off a notable hurdle/chase double over the Mildmay course at last year's meeting but has failed to complete in all 15 three public appearances this season 'proper', refusing to take part on the second of them. Clearly a very risky proposition,

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though one could see him showing up well for a while if he does consent to jump off.

BUCKERS BRIDGE (IRE) 10st - 10lbs | Form: 5-05103 | Trainer: H de Bromhead | Jockey: A E Lynch

Reportedly not the easiest to train, this point-to-point graduate is a fair sort on his day – as he showed when winning a 16 Grade 2 novices' chase last season. However, it's difficult to have a great deal of confidence in him judged on his last two

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starts in handicap company, which have both resulted in heavy defeats.

LION NA BEARNAI (IRE) 10st - 10lbs | Form: PP-5714 | Trainer: T Gibney | Jockey: D N Russell

Enjoyed his finest hour to date when running out a shock winner of the 2012 Irish National and has been very lightly raced 17 since – his victory in a conditions event back at Fairyhouse in February was just his fifth subsequent outing. Now attempts

William Hill 33/1

a double previously achieved by the likes of Papillon and Numbersixvalverde but looks harshly treated.

PRINCE DE BEAUCHENE (FR) 10st - 10lbs | Form: 12-3094 | Trainer: W P Mullins | Jockey: P Townend

A big fancy for this in 2012 and 2013 only to miss out on both occasions through injury, Willie Mullins' veteran hasn't shown 18 much of his old sparkle in four outings this term. There is also a nagging stamina doubt over this extreme distance and the

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suspicion is that he will come up short.

MONBEG DUDE (IRE) 10st - 9lbs | Form: 3P-3415 | Trainer: M Scudamore | Jockey: P Carberry

Former Welsh National hero who has been targeted at this ever since his victory in a valuable Cheltenham handicap in 19 December. Still feasibly treated, he will once again have the assistance of the evergreen Paul Carberry but jumping

William Hill 12/1

remains a concern and his come-from-behind style also demands a large slice of luck in such a huge field.

BIG SHU (IRE) 10st - 8lbs | Form: 4211-23 | Trainer: P Maher | Jockey: P Buchanan

Not many miles on the clock for a horse of his age, and went close to making it back-to-back successes in Cheltenham's 20 cross-country showpiece when second to Balthazar King last month. Looks a likely type to take to the fences but worrying

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that Paul Carberry appears to prefer Monbeg Dude.

BURTON PORT (IRE) 10st - 8lbs | Form: 509P82 | Trainer: Jonjo O'Neill | Jockey: Brian Harding

Not far off Grade 1 class in his novice days, this ten year-old has looked a shadow of his former self since returning from a 21 long injury layoff six months ago. Did at least show a bit more sparkle when second at Newbury on his latest outing but

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much more will be required off 4lb higher here.

OUR FATHER (IRE) 10st - 8lbs | Form: 124-759 | Trainer: D Pipe | Jockey: D F O'Regan

Looked set to take high rank as a chaser when making an impressive start at Cheltenham in November 2012 but has failed 22 to add to that success in five subsequent outings. Not disgraced when ninth in the Kim Muir last time but would be a

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surprise winner.

MOUNTAINOUS (IRE) 10st - 7lbs | Form: 41-3315 | Trainer: R Lee | Jockey: J E Moore

Likeable stayer who took advantage of a light weight to land a famous victory in the Welsh National in December. 23 Struggled off his revised mark in another valuable long-distance event last time but could not be dismissed after a break if

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the ground turns soft.

THE RAINBOW HUNTER 10st - 7lbs | Form: 4UP-261 | Trainer: K C Bailey | Jockey: Aidan Coleman

Got no further than the Canal Turn first time last year but connections will be optimistic of better this time around following 24 his win in the Skybet Chase in January. That suggested a soft palate operation before Christmas may have worked the

William Hill 33/1

oracle and if that is the case there could be more to come.

VINTAGE STAR (IRE) 10st - 7lbs | Form: P-1262F | Trainer: Mrs S J Smith | Jockey: B Hughes

Steadily progressive chaser over the past couple of seasons but didn't enjoy the best of warm-ups for this test when falling 25 at the Cheltenham Festival last month. Could have a say if that hasn't affected his confidence adversely, though Ryan

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Mania obviously favours Mr Moonshine.

CHANCE DU ROY (FR) 10st - 6lbs | Form: 498-1P4 | Trainer: P J Hobbs | Jockey: T J O'Brien

Boasts a fine record over the spruce fences, with a win and a second from four attempts. Plenty to do from an 8lb higher 26 mark than when beating 13 year-old Hello Bud in the Becher however, and there is a stamina doubt over this much longer

William Hill 33/1

trip.

Split Mountainous and Tidal Bay when second in a terrific finish to the Welsh National but was well below that form on his 27 only outing since at Haydock in February. Seems versatile as far as ground is concerned and not without a chance if back

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on song.

KRUZHLININ (GER) 10st - 6lbs | Form: 441173 | Trainer: D McCain Jnr | Jockey: K Renwick

28 Comes from a stable that knows a thing or two about what it takes to win the National but this youngster has struggled off

William Hill 66/1 similar marks on his last two starts and may do so again here.

PINEAU DE RE (FR) 10st - 6lbs | Form: 5F2713 | Trainer: Dr R D P Newland | Jockey: L P Aspell

Stout stayer who has shown improved form since joining his current yard and was an excellent third to Fingal Bay in the 29 Pertemps Final over hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival last time. Previously very impressive over fences at Exeter, he

William Hill 20/1

looks a lively candidate if his jumping holds up – he fell on his only try over these fences in December's Becher Chase.

GOLAN WAY 10st - 5lbs | Form: P03/3-U1 | Trainer: Tim Vaughan | Jockey: Michael Byrne

Prolific winner who landed an uncompetitive hunter chase at Warwick for his new stable last month on just his second run 30 back following a lengthy layoff. However, he faces a much stiffer test here and will need to retain all of his former ability if

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he is to have a say.

TWIRLING MAGNET (IRE) 10st - 5lbs | Form: 25017U | Trainer: Jonjo O'Neill | Jockey: R P McLernon

Good servant to connections but has been known to take the odd liberty at his obstacles. Has found life rather tough in 31 handicap company of late, and a late parting of ways with his rider when well beaten in Cheltenham's Kim Muir was hardly

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the ideal preparation for this.

VESPER BELL (IRE) 10st - 5lbs | Form: 372-FU9 | Trainer: W P Mullins | Jockey: M P Fogarty

Good novice campaign ended with a close second in a valuable Punchestown Festival handicap but capsized at the first in 32 the Becher Chase on seasonal bow and worrying that he failed to complete next time. Managed a clear round in the

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Thyestes on latest start but beaten a long way and is difficult to fancy despite top connections.

THE PACKAGE 10st - 4lbs | Form: 4/14PP-3 | Trainer: D Pipe | Jockey: T Scudamore

Talented but clearly fragile gelding who excelled himself on his return from a year on the sidelines when third to Holywell in 33 a competitive handicap at the Cheltenham Festival. Can compete off the same mark here but is no certainty to back that

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up, particularly given that he didn't seem to enjoy the National experience when unseating in 2010.

RAZ DE MAREE (FR) 10st - 3lbs | Form: 11-P0P3 | Trainer: D T Hughes | Jockey: D J Condon

Dour stayer who was on a steep upward curve when injury brought a premature end to his 2012/13 campaign. Hasn't 34 shaped as if retaining anything like the same level of ability in four starts this term yet has been given little respite by the

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handicapper.

ROSE OF THE MOON (IRE) 10st - 3lbs | Form: 114P-01 | Trainer: D O'Meara | Jockey: Jake Greenall

Despite his age, this Moonax gelding has had just six runs over fences and has won three of them. However, he never 35 faced more than six rivals in any of those victories and it could be ominous for his prospects here that he has been found

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wanting on the two occasions he has been stepped up in class in bigger fields.

SHAKALAKABOOMBOOM (IRE) 10st - 3lbs | Form: 229/6P0 | Trainer: N J Henderson | Jockey: D Bass

Ninth to Neptune Collonges when sent off 8/1 favourite for this in 2012 and also got around successfully in the previous 36 year's Topham. Has shown precious little in three starts since returning from nearly two years off this term though and as

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such is difficult to fancy.

ALVARADO (IRE) 10st - 2lbs | Form: 6R3-51P | Trainer: F O'Brien | Jockey: Paul Moloney

Everything fell right when this stout stayer landed a big prize at Cheltenham in November but he ran a shocker when 37 attempting to follow up there on New Year's Day and hasn't been seen since. Not a forlorn hope if restored to his best but

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the exaggerated waiting tactics normally employed clearly require a large slice of luck.

LAST TIME D'ALBAIN (FR) 10st - 2lbs | Form: 433-009 | Trainer: L P Cusack | Jockey: R C Colgan

Not at his best in three starts this season (two of them over hurdles) but can be given a squeak on his third in last year's 38 Topham. Has only tried three miles plus once under rules, though at least encouraging that he was putting in his best work

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at the finish on that occasion in the 2012 Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown.

ONE IN A MILAN (IRE) 10st - 2lbs | Form: F3P465 | Trainer: Evan Williams | Jockey: Adam Wedge

39 Came into last year's race in good form but never showed before being pulled up around halfway. Has suffered a similar

William Hill 66/1 fate on his two most recent starts and cannot be seriously entertained.

SWING BILL (FR) 10st - 1lbs | Form: 4406-50 | Trainer: D Pipe | Jockey: C O'Farrell

Admirable teenager who has a fine completion record over the big fences, though he has ultimately been beaten a long 40 way in the last two renewals of this. Should give another good account but has never won off a mark this high and hard to

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see that changing in such a competitive affair at this late stage of his career.

Prize structure: 1st______/ 2nd______/ 3rd______/ 4th______No Horse Drawn By

1 TIDAL BAY

2 LONG RUN

3 HUNT BALL

4 TRIOLO D'ALENE

5 ROCKY CREEK

6 QUITO DE LA ROQUE

7 COLBERT STATION

8 WALKON

9 BALTHAZAR KING

10 WAYWARD PRINCE

11 MR MOONSHINE

12 TEAFORTHREE

13 ACROSS THE BAY

14 DOUBLE SEVEN

15 BATTLE GROUP

16 BUCKERS BRIDGE

17 LION NA BEARNAI

18 PRINCE DE BEAUCHENE

19 MONBEG DUDE

20 BIG SHU

21 BURTON PORT

22 OUR FATHER

23 MOUNTAINOUS

24 THE RAINBOW HUNTER

25 VINTAGE STAR

26 CHANCE DU ROY

27 HAWKES POINT

28 KRUZHLININ

29 PINEAU DE RE

30 GOLAN WAY

31 TWIRLING MAGNET

32 VESPER BELL

33 THE PACKAGE

34 RAZ DE MAREE

35 ROSE OF THE MOON

36 SHAKALAKABOOMBOOM

37 ALVARADO

38 LAST TIME D'ALBAIN

39 ONE IN A MILAN

40 SWING BILL