With a lot of racing already underway. A couple of strong favourites beaten at Aintree already, Edwardstone was a fair second in the 3.00, beaten at 8/13 by the trailblazing front runner Gentleman De Mee. And – Flooring Porter also a short priced favourite in the 3.35 race was beaten into second place, after making most of the running, he was collared going to the final flight by Sir Du Berlais, both winners ridden by Mark Walsh, who is a regular rider for winning owner JP Mcmanus.

Typical of two hot favourites, who won at Cheltenham, and then come to Aintree and do not quite run up to the same form.

At 5.15 the main race is the Grand National, backing the winner looks as difficult as ever. I have had two interest each way bets, Delta Work at 14/1 and Fiddlerontheroof at 12/1. I hope they can give me a run for my money. At the other meetings, Tigerbythetail 4.22 Bangor has been running fairly well, this looks a good opportunity for him to get his head in front, he has Fergus Gregory to guide him, and this young jockey rides well, so no excuses today.

More soon.