The technology has tipped Aintree hot pot Corach Rambler for a historic win. Last year’s victor at Aintree Racecourse will once again be ridden by Derek Fox on Saturday afternoon. The horse is one of 33 who will line up in the renowned race after Chambard was withdrawn hours before due to lameness.
This alteration narrows the odds for the favourite, but the unpredictable race still promises stiff competition. Spanning four miles, two furlongs and 74 yards, it’s the UK’s longest jump race. Fox is aiming for his third Grand National win, having previously ridden One For Arthur to victory in 2017.
Following this process, they’ve concluded that Corach Rambler has a 13 per cent chance of winning, ahead of I Am Maximus at 9.3 per cent and Vanillier at 6.2 per cent. In contrast, 2022 winner Noble Yeats has a mere 2.6 per cent chance of victory. A representative for Grosvenor Sport stated: “It is extremely rare for a horse to win back-to-back Grand National titles due to the handicapping system, but the SuperComputer has factored in the conditions for the spectacle.
Reports suggest the track at Aintree will be battered once again by heavy rain, with the course currently soft, heavy in places and in danger of turning into a real slog. He’s been absolutely perfect since Cheltenham. My only worry is the weather.
We wouldn’t want the ground too soft for him and the drier the ground the better, so we’re anxiously watching the weather!” Fox shared his excitement with the Racing Post: “My dream growing up was to ride in the Grand National, so to think I’ve won it twice is very special.”
