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Favourite Corach Rambler Heads Final National Field

Gordon Elliot has six; Willie Mullins has five contenders

Ante-post favourite Corach Rambler heads a full field of 40 for Saturday's Randox Grand National at Aintree.

Jockey Derek Fox and trainer Lucinda Russell bid for a second National success following One For Arthur's victory in 2017.

Next up is Delta Work - one of six contenders for trainer Gordon Elliott. He, also, has the Davy Russell-ridden Galvin, Fury Road, Coko Beach, Escaria Ten and Dunboyne.

Last year's winn Noble Yeats defends his title for Emmet Mullins, with Sean Bowen aboard.

Willie Mullins' five-strong strong team is headed by Gaillard Du Mesnil, Capodanno, Mr Incredible, Carefully Selected and Recite A Prayer.

Paul Townend has opted to ride Gaillard Du Mesnil.

Other Irish making the final field are Any Second Now, The Big Dog, Longhouse Poet, Lifetime Ambition and Vanillier.

 

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