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UPDATED 7:10PM, APR 9 2021
The 2021 Randox Grand National, the world s most famous jumps race, takes place at 5.15pm on Saturday with 40 horses vying for a place in racing legend. Here, we outline five methods you can employ to help you pick the winner . . .
Form
The easiest place to start is with the form of each runner, but that can be tricky as the Grand National is a handicap race designed, in theory, to allow all runners to set off with a level chance. A horse s form is usually reflected in the official ratings given to each, with that rating determining what weight they will be allocated for the race.