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Grand National 2021 runners and riders: latest longlist with weights announced

marcus armytage
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Grand National 2021 runners and riders who jockeys horses latest longlist weights - RACINGFOTOS.COM
Grand National 2021 runners and riders who jockeys horses latest longlist weights - RACINGFOTOS.COM

There will be at least three female jockeys riding in the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree on Saturday with Rachael Blackmore, Bryony Frost and Tabitha Worsley all set to take part in the world’s greatest race.

With the King George (Frost), the Champion Hurdle (Blackmore) and leading rider at the Cheltenham Festival (Blackmore) all ticked off the hit list since Christmas, the only female winner of the National so far remains Enid Bagnold’s fictional character Velvet Brown. Although, in reality, Katie Walsh was not far off winning the famous steeplechase in 2012 when five lengths third on Seabass behind Neptune Collonges.

Blackmore has the choice of Henry de Bromhead’s two ‘likely’ runners Chris’s Dream, a 33-1 shot, and Balko Des Flos, a 40-1 shot, and a ‘possible’ third runner, Minella Times who is as short as 14-1.

The last race Balko Des Flos won was the Ryanair Chase in 2018 but he has run well at Aintree round the Mildmay course. Last time out he unseated Blackmore in the Glenfarclas Cross-Country at Cheltenham behind Tiger Roll earlier this month but the ground is coming in his favour.

Chris’s Dream, who was only beaten by a neck in the Grade One Ladbrokes Chase over three miles at Down Royal first time out this season, was pulled up in this season’s Ryanair after ‘getting a bit lost.’

“He’s been ear-marked for the National for a long time but they are both high class on their day,” said the Waterford trainer.

“Minella Times (who has not been out of the first two in three starts this season) is working his way up. He would also have a squeak if he runs.”

Frost, whose best National placing was fifth on Milansbar behind Tiger Roll in 2018, schooled Yala Enki over Aintree style fences in Lambourn on Monday having done the same over David Pipe’s National fences last week.

“He jumped great,” said Nicholls. “In the Becher Chase he went tanking into the first, which he can be a bit inclined to do, and fell but he jumped round brilliantly loose and Bryony said his jumping has been brilliant since.

“I will also run Give Me A Copper which Harry (Cobden) will ride. He ran well on his seasonal debut but he can sulk a bit so we’ve kept him fresh and sometimes the race can entertain horses which sulk. But I’d say Yala Enki is our best chance, he’s a strong stayer with a touch of class.”

It is the third and lesser known of the trio, Tabitha Worsley, who could actually claim the best record over fences; one win from one ride having won the Foxhunters two years ago on Top Wood, a result which she used to help her turn professional.

She will ride Sub Lieutenant which is trained by her mother Georgie Howell, who trains half a dozen horses near Tenbury Wells. He was formerly trained by de Bromhead and gave Blackmore a super spin over the fences to finish second in the Topham Chase over fences in 2019.

During Cheltenham she rode out in the mornings for de Bromhead with Blackmore. “I was riding out for Henry all of Cheltenham week this year so I found out a bit more about him,” explained Worsley. “He said he is such a fun horse to have about and he is a lovely horse. He said he can see him running a really nice race so let’s hope he isn’t wrong.

“I asked Rachael about him and she said if you think he jumps a normal fence well, then wait until you get him over one of those Aintree fences. She said he won’t travel between the fences but as soon as he is in those wings he just lights up so that filled me with a lot of excitement as well.”

Grand National 2021 current runners and weights

A maximum of 40 horses will line-up for the race. Here are the current entries, allotted weights, owners and trainers. A final line-up plus four reserves are announced on the morning of April 8.

As of April 5 2021

  1. Bristol de Mai (FR) 10 11 10 Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies

  2. The Storyteller (IRE) 10 11 8 Mrs Pat Sloan Mrs Denise Foster

  3. Chris's Dream (IRE) 9 11 7 Robcour Henry de Bromhead

  4. Yala Enki (FR) 11 11 3 Hills of Ledbury Ltd Paul Nicholls

  5. Ballyoptic (IRE) 11 11 1 Mills & Mason Partnership Nigel Twiston-Davies

  6. Definitly Red (IRE) 12 11 1 Phil & Julie Martin Brian Ellison

  7. Lake View Lad (IRE) 11 11 0 Mr Trevor Hemmings N. W. Alexander

  8. Burrows Saint (FR) 8 10 13 Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins

  9. Magic of Light (IRE) 10 10 13 Ann & Alan Potts Limited Mrs J. Harrington

  10. Acapella Bourgeois (FR) 11 10 12 Slaneyville Syndicate W. P. Mullins

  11. Talkischeap (IRE) 9 10 12 Mr Charles Dingwall Alan King

  12. Tout Est Permis (FR) 8 10 12 Gigginstown House Stud Noel Meade

  13. Anibale Fly (FR) 11 10 12 Mr John P. McManus A. J. Martin

  14. Mister Malarky (GB) 8 10 12 Wendy & Malcolm Hezel Colin Tizzard

  15. Kimberlite Candy (IRE) 9 10 10 Mr John P. McManus Tom Lacey

  16. Beware The Bear (IRE) 11 10 10 Mr G. B. Barlow Nicky Henderson

  17. Pym (IRE) 8 10 10 Mrs Patricia Pugh Nicky Henderson

  18. Any Second Now (IRE) 9 10 9 Mr John P. McManus T. M. Walsh

  19. Balko des Flos (FR) 10 10 9 Gigginstown House Stud Henry de Bromhead

  20. Alpha des Obeaux (FR) 11 10 9 Gigginstown House Stud Mrs Denise Foster

  21. Brahma Bull (IRE) 10 10 8 Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins

  22. Ok Corral (IRE) 11 10 8 Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson

  23. Takingrisks (IRE) 12 10 7 Mr Frank Bird Nicky Richards

  24. Shattered Love (IRE) 10 10 7 Gigginstown House Stud Mrs Denise Foster

  25. Jett (IRE) 10 10 7 Mr Robert Waley-Cohen Mrs J. Harrington

  26. Lord du Mesnil (FR) 8 10 6 Mr Paul Porter & Mike & Mandy Smith Richard Hobson

  27. Potters Corner (IRE) 11 10 6 All Stars Sports Racing & J Davies Christian Williams

  28. Class Conti (FR) 9 10 6 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins

  29. Milan Native (IRE) 8 10 6 Gigginstown House Stud Mrs Denise Foster

  30. Discorama (FR) 8 10 6 Thomas Friel/Andrew Gemmell Paul Nolan

  31. Vieux Lion Rouge (FR) 12 10 5 Prof Caroline Tisdall & Mr John Gent David Pipe

  32. Cloth Cap (IRE) 9 10 5 Mr Trevor Hemmings Jonjo O'Neill

  33. Cabaret Queen (GB) 9 10 5 Syndicates.Racing W. P. Mullins

  34. Minellacelebration (IRE) 11 10 5 Mr Nick Elliott Katy Price

  35. Canelo (IRE) 8 10 4 Mr John P. McManus Alan King

  36. The Long Mile (GB) 7 10 4 Mr John P. McManus J.P.Dempsey

  37. Give Me A Copper (IRE) 11 10 4 Done, Ferguson, Mason, Nicholls & Wood Paul Nicholls

  38. Farclas (FR) 7 10 3 Gigginstown House Stud Mrs Denise Foster

  39. Minella Times (IRE) 8 10 3 Mr John P. McManus Henry de Bromhead

  40. Sub Lieutenant (IRE) 12 10 3 Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell

  41. Hogan's Height (IRE) 10 10 3 Foxtrot Racing: Hogan's Height Jamie Snowden

  42. Double Shuffle (IRE) 11 10 2 Crossed Fingers Partnership Tom George

  43. Ami Desbois (FR) 11 10 2 The Reserved Judgment Partnership Graeme McPherson

  44. Blaklion (GB) 12 10 2 Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton

  45. Some Neck (FR) 10 10 1 Some Neck Partnership John McConnell

  46. Secret Reprieve (IRE) 7 10 1 Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams

  47. Kauto Riko (FR) 10 9 13 Mr and Mrs J.Dale and Partners Tom Gretton

  48. Fagan (GB) 11 9 13 Mr Ben Brackenbury Alex Hales

  49. Deise Aba (IRE) 8 9 13 Mr Trevor Hemmings Philip Hobbs

  50. Valtor (FR) 12 9 13 Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson

  51. Golan Fortune (IRE) 9 9 13 P Middleton, M Lowther Phil Middleton

  52. Run Wild Fred (IRE) 7 9 11 Gigginstown House Stud Mrs Denise Foster

  53. The Hollow Ginge (IRE) 8 9 11 The Ginge Army Nigel Twiston-Davies

  54. Captain Drake (IRE) 8 9 11 Gary Stevens and Brian and Sandy Lambert Harry Fry

  55. Another Venture (IRE) 10 9 11 Racing For Maggie's Partnership Kim Bailey

  56. Crievehill (IRE) 9 9 11 Highclere T'Bred Racing- Crievehill Nigel Twiston-Davies

  57. Flying Angel (IRE) 10 9 10 Mr R. J. Rexton Nigel Twiston-Davies

  58. Prime Venture (IRE) 10 9 10 Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams

  59. Le Breuil (FR) 9 9 10 Mrs Emma Palmer Ben Pauling

  60. Hold The Note (IRE) 7 9 9 Mr T. P. Radford Mick Channon

  61. Plan of Attack (IRE) 8 9 9 Mr A. Halsall Henry de Bromhead

  62. Roaring Bull (IRE) 8 9 9 Gigginstown House Stud Mrs Denise Foster

  63. Dounikos (FR) 10 9 9 Gigginstown House Stud Mrs Denise Foster

  64. Treacysenniscorthy (IRE) 9 9 8 Paula Widger Robert Widger

  65. Musical Slave (IRE) 8 9 8 Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs

  66. Soupy Soups (IRE) 10 9 8 Equi ex Incertis Partners Neil Mulholland

  67. Beau Bay (FR) 10 9 7 Mr Peter Green & Dr RDP Newland Dr Richard Newland

  68. Shantou Flyer (IRE) 11 9 7 David Maxwell Racing Limited Paul Nicholls

  69. Hear No Evil (IRE) 9 9 7 Mr Patrick Joseph McCartan Noel C. Kelly

  70. Monbeg Notorious (IRE) 10 9 6 Gigginstown House Stud Mrs Denise Foster

  71. Aforementioned (FR) 8 9 5 Gigginstown House Stud Mrs Denise Foster

  72. Fingerontheswitch (IRE) 11 9 3 Cahill, Atwell & Crofts Neil Mulholland