2023 Grand National Runners And Riders
Check out all the 2023 Grand National runners and riders as the final field of 40 horses has been announced for the world’s most famous race.
Aintree Grand National Runners and Riders
No.1 Any Second Now
Trainer: Ted Walsh
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 11st12lbs
BHA Rating: 167
The course specialist has already had a 2nd and 3rd finish in this event. Might find it hard going this year as he carries top weight.
No. 2 Noble Yeats
Trainer: Emmet Mullins
Jockey: Sean Bowen
Weight: 11st11lbs
BHA Rating: 166
Last year’s 50/1 Grand National winner is a long way from that big price this year as he has been priced up among the favourites to defend his crown.
No.3 Galvin
Trainer: Gordon Elliot
Jockey: Davy Russell
Weight: 11st6lbs
BHA Rating: 166
Not been in as consistent form this season after great form in 2022, Galvin showed promise in the Cross-Country race at Cheltenham.
No. 4 Fury Road
Trainer: Gordon Elliot
Jockey: Jonjo O’Neil JR
Weightt: 11st6bs
BHA Rating: 161
He tested a certain Galopin Des Champs in the Irish Gold Cup and sixth in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham – this horse is no pushover.
No. 5 The Big Dog
Trainer: Peter Fahey
Jockey: Aidan Coleman
Weight: 11st5lbs
BHA Rating: 160
Came third in the Welsh National at Christmas and followed it up with a great run in the Irish Gold Cup before falling in February. This horse likes soft ground.
No. 6 Capodanno
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 11st5lbs
BHA Rating: 160
Coming into this race with a similar profile to last year’s winner Noble Yeats, he started late this season due to injury and ideally would have more racing under his belt but don’t rule out the Mullins duo and Capodanno here.
No. 7 Delta Work
Trainer: Gordon Elliot
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 11st4lbs
BHA Rating: 159
The two-time Cross Country winner at Cheltenham was a well-beaten third last year when carrying less weight than this time around. Delta Work is a true mudder so connections would be happy to see plenty of rainfall prior to this year’s Grand National.
No 8. Sam Brown
Trainer: Anthony Honeyball
Jockey: Jonathan Burke
Weight: 11st4lbs
BHA Rating: 159
Won at Aintree last April in a 3-mile 1-furlong trip but not over the Grand National fences. Followed this course win up with a fifth place finish (out of six runners) at next Aintree appearance in December. The long odds are a fair reflection of his chances.
No. 9 Lifetime Ambition
Trainer: Jessica Harrington
Jockey: Sean O’Keefe
Weight: 11st3lbs
BHA Rating: 158
Trainer Jessica Harrington, who is being treated for breast cancer currently, has won the lot except the Grand National. A winner for Lifetime Ambition would be exactly that for Jessica.
No 10. Carefully Selected
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Michael O’Sullivan
Weight: 11st11lbs
BHA Rating: 156
This lightly raced horse will be ridden by Michael O’Sullivan who had an excellent Cheltenham festival.
No 11. Coko Beach
Trainer: Gordon Elliot
Jockey: Harry Corden
Weight: 11st
BHA Rating: 155
Has some level of form over this course and distance having come eighth in last year’s event, but Coko Beach still finished 66 lengths back from 2022 Grand National champion Noble Yeats.
No 12. Longhouse Poet
Trainer: Martin Brassil
Jockey: JJ Slevin
Weight: 11st
BHA Rating: 155
A confidence building win at Down Royal last time out. Trainer Martin Brassil is no stranger to Grand National success either having trained 2006 champion Numbersixvalverde.
No 13. Gaillard Du Mesnil
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 11st
BHA Rating: 155
A leading fancy under arguably the best jockey and trainer duo currently in racing. The horse came third in last year’s Irish Grand National and the Irish National usually provides a good indication for the next year’s Grand National. All the ingredients needed to cross the line first in Saturday’s big race.
No 14. Darasso
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Jockey: LP Dempsey
Weight: 10st13lbs
BHA Rating: 154
The O’Brien family are another team that have won basically everything but the Grand National. Darasso is unlikely to be the horse that does it for them as his long odds suggest.
No 15. Le Milos
Trainer: Dan Skelton
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 10st11lbs
BHA Rating: 152
Second last time out at Kelso but won his last two outings over 3+ mile trips. This horse has a Coral Gold Cup to his name and is fancied by many to contend.
No 16. Escaria Ten
Trainer: Gordon Elliot
Jockey: AP Heskin
Weight: 10st10lb
BHA Rating: 151
Ninth in the race last year 75 lengths back from the winner. Wouldn’t be the pick of Gordon Elliott’s horses going into this race.
No 17. The Big Breakaway
Trainer: Joe Tizzard
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 10st10lbs
BHA Rating: 151
Is without a win in chase action but is trending in the right direction with a second place in the Welsh National. Pulled up at Cheltenham last time after a disappointing run which is a concern.
No 18. Cape Gentleman
Trainer: John Joseph O’Hanlon
Jockey: Judy McGarvey
Weight: 10st8lbs
BHA Rating: 151
This horse has not lived up to earlier expectations. No signs that he has what it takes to cross the line first on Saturday.
No. 19 Roi Mage
Trainer: Patrick Griffin
Jockey: Felix De Giles
Weight: 10st8lbs
BHA Rating: 149
This horse is the most experienced in the race which can’t be a bad thing going into a Grand National. Might suit him if the rain falls.
No. 20 Diol Ker
Trainer: Noel Meade
Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 10st8lbs
BHA Rating: 149
Won the Leinster National last year although that was only over a three mile trip. Jumping will need to improve if he is to have a chance.
No. 21 A Wave Of The Sea
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald
Weight: 10st6lb
BHA Rating: 147
Not the world’s best jumper. Has a second and fourth place finish in the last two Munster Nationals to his credit. Little chance.
No. 22 Minella Trump
Trainer: Donald McCain
Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 10st6lbs
BHA Rating: 147
Has consistently run in small field races in recent years so will be interesting to see how he handles the field at the Grand National.
No. 23 Vanillier
Trainer: Gavin Gromwell
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 10st6lbs
BHA Rating: 147
Stays well but question marks over fences. If he can navigate the jumps then he has every chance.
No. 24 Velvet Elvis
Trainer: T Gibney
Jockey: Darragh O’Keefe
Weight: 10st6lb
BHA Rating: 147
Showed that he can stay the trip after a sixth place finish at last year’s Irish Grand National. Form looks good coming into this race as he has impressed in his last two outings.
No. 25 Ain’t That A Shame
Trainer: Henry De Bromhead
Jockey: Rachel Blackmore
Weight: 10st5lb
BHA Rating: 146
Has all the makings of a Grand National winning horse. Rachael Blackmore will give him the ride so odds sure to shorten closer to race time.
No. 26 Corach Rambler
Trainer: Lucinda Russell
Jockey: Derek Fox
Weight: 10st5lbs
BHA Rating: 146
Was favourite for this race but has drifted out in the odds as the big day draws closer. Impressed last time out in a win at the Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.
No. 27 Enjoy D’allen
Trainer: Ciaran Murphy
Jockey: Simon Dorrens
Weight: 10st5bs
BHA Rating: 146
Jumping isn’t his strength. Unseated his rider at the first fence in last year’s Grand National. Last win now over two years ago.
No. 28 Mr Incredible
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 10st4lbs
BHA Rating: 145
Fancied by many for this race. Decent jumper that ticks a lot of the boxes and running at a low weight.
No. 29 Mister Coffey
Trainer: Nicky Henderson
Jockey: Nico De Boinville
Weight: 10st4lb
BHA Rating: 145
Still without a win over fences but has five second place finishes. Jumps well and could be an interesting longshot.
No. 30 Cloudy Glen
Trainer: Venita Williams
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 10st4lbs
BHA Rating: 145
Ran well at Haydock’s Grand National Trial for a third placed finish. Unlikely to have the strong finished required to win this race.
No. 31 Hill Sixteen
Trainer: Sandy Thomson
Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 10st2lbs
BHA Rating: 143
Over two years without a victory. Unimpressive in last two outings.
No. 32 Gabbys Cross
Trainer: Henry De Bromhead
Jockey: Peter Carberry
Weight: 10st2lbs
BHA Rating: 143
Won last July at Galway. Hasn’t shown the form since then that would suggest he has what it takes to win the National.
No. 33 Recite A Prayer
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: J B Foley
Weight: 10st11bs
BHA Rating: 142
Far from the best Willie Mullins horse in this race. Ran poorly in his last two outings.
No. 34 Eva’s Oskar
Trainer: Tim Vaughan
Jockey: Alan Johns
Weight: 10st11lb
BHA Rating: 142
Question marks over stamina which is not ideal coming into a Grand National.
No. 35 Our Power
Trainer: Sam Thomas
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 10st
BHA Rating: 141
The owner and trainer were involved in a helicopter crash a few months ago so a win here for Our Power would be quite the story. Two wins to his name this season and stays well. Every chance.
No. 36 Dunboyne
Trainer: Gordon Elliot
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 10st
BHA Rating: 141
Will be racing with blinkers this time as opposed to the usual cheekpieces. Refused to race in November and a win here would be a surprise.
No. 37 Francky Du Berlais
Trainer: Peter Bowen
Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 10st
BHA Rating: 141
Serious question marks around this horse’s stamina. Familiar with Aintree’s fences having had three trips over them although hasn’t showed any good course form in those outings.
No. 38 Fortescue
Trainer: Henry Daly
Jockey: Hugh Nugent
Weight: 9st13lbs
BHA Rating: 140
Wet conditions would be ideal for this horse. Generally stays well but looked tired before unseating his rider in last year’s Grand National.
No. 39 Back On The Lash
Trainer: Martin Keighley
Jockey: Adam Wedge
Weight: 9st13lbs
BHA Rating: 140
Doesn’t like soft ground so will be hoping it’s dry come race day. Could be one to keep an eye out for if the rain stays away.
No. 40 Born By The Sea
Trainer: Paul John Gilligan
Jockey: Philip Enright
Weight: 9st10lbs
BHA Rating: 137
No form to suggest he has any chance here.
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