The Grand National is set to take place at Aintree with a confirmed line-up of 34 horses confirmed to compete in the ...

2. Royale Pagaille (FR) 11 11-9 Venetia Williams The only horse form this year’s Gold Cup left in the race, having finished sixth at Cheltenham. Multiple Grade 1 winner but best known as a ...

Will have to shoulder top weight to defend his crown. 2. Royale Pagaille (FR) 11 11-9 Venetia Williams The only horse form this year’s Gold Cup left in the race, having finished sixth at Cheltenham.

The seven year old horse had been tipped to start at the shortest ... former Irish Grand National winner Intense Raffles is now expected to enter the race as the favourite at 6/1.