The 2011 Aintree Grand National is just a couple of days away so we are going to take you through the field and discuss the chances of each horse in the race. All prices courtesy of Bet365

1. Don’t Push It. (Jonjo O’Neill)

Winner of the race last years who has yet to recapture his best form. Will enjoy the step up in distance. Odds: 12/1

2. Tidal Bay. (J Howard Johnson)

Finished 23 lengths behind Long Run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup last start. Has won 3 from 7 at Aintree. Odds 33/1

3. What a Friend. (P F Nicholls)

Sir Alex Ferguson owned gelding who was a respectable 4^th in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Won the Totesport Bowl at Aintree last year. Odds: 12/1

4. Vic Venturi. (D T Hughes)

Comes into this race with average form in lesser races. Odds: 50/1

5. Majestic Concorde. (D K Weld)

Impressive winner at Leopardstown last time but would need to find a new gear. Odds: 25/1

6. Or Noir De Somoza. (D Pipe)

French nine year old who has win 8 of 14 over the jumps. Won five races in a row as a five year old. Odds: 50/1.

7. Dooneys Gate. (W P Mullins)

Willie Mullins trained gelding has been racing in good form but this is his sternest test. Odds: 66/1.

8. Big Fella Thanks. ( F Murphy)

Shaping up for his third tilt at the Grand National. Finished 4^th last year and 6^th in 2009. Odds: 18/1

9. The Tother One. (P Nicholls)

Finished 36 lengths back in the Grade 2 Argeento Chase last start and has won just once since 2008. Odds: 66/1.

10. Ballabriggs. (D McCain Jr.)

Strung together five successive wins before being beaten under two lengths last start at Kelso. Will be rock hard fit. Odds: 14/1.

11. The Midnight Club. (W P Mullins)

Favourite for the race and has been racing in solid form, winning the Grade 2 Bobbyjo chase last start at Fairyhouse. Odds: 8/1.

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12. Niche Market. (P F Nicholls)

Came into the race last year under notice but failed to complete the course. Has won just 2 from 23 over the jumps. Odds: 18/1.

13. Silver By Nature (L V Russell)

Last start this horse won by 15 lengths over the 3 miles at Haydock. Odds: 14/1.

14. Backstage. (G Elliott)

Blundered in the race last year and is yet to rediscover his best form. Odds: 12/1.

15. Chief Dan George. (J Moffatt)

Fell at its last start but was able to string together wins at this time last year. Odds: 40/1.

16. Calgary Bay. (H C Knight)

Has been racing in moderate form, but has failed in both trips to Aintree. Odds: 33/1/

17. Kilyglen. (S R Crawford)

Finished 33 lengths back in its last start, but on the bright side is 1 from 1 at Aintree. Odds: 66/1.

18. Oscar Time. (M Lynch)

Finished 3^rd behind The Midnight Club in the Bobbyjo and has never been beaten far in his races. Odds: 12/1.

19. Quinz (P J Hobbs)

Has won 3 of its last 4 races in good style. Was beaten 94 lengths at its only trip to Aintree. Odds: 18/1.

20. Becauseicouldntsee. (N F Glynn)

Inexperienced gelding with just 8 starts over the jumps. Finished second in Paddypower  Chase last start. Odds: 25/1

21. Comply or Die (D Pipe)

Finished second in this race in 2009, but has failed to get within 30 lengths of the winner at its last 6 attempts. Odds: 50/1.

22. Quolibet. (Jonjo O’Neill)

French gelding who has yet to win a race. Enough said. Odds: 150/1.

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23. Grand Slam Hero. (N Twiston Davies)

Has failed to finish 3 of its last 5 starts. Odds: 80/1.

24. State of Play. (E Williams)

Has not raced since finishing third in this race last year. Was fourth in 2009. Odds: 25/1.

25. King Fontaine. (J Jefferson)

Is yet to complete a race beyond 25 furlongs. Could be out of its depth. Odds: 66/1.

26. In Compliance. (D T Hughes)

Always well found in the betting and will be fit thanks to 4 starts in 3 months. Odds: 50/1.

27. Hello Bud (N Twiston Davies)

Won at Aintree in November and was 5^th in this race last year. Odds: 33/1.

28. West End Rocker (A King)

Strung togethert two impressive wins before falling in the Grand National trial. Odds: 33/1.

29. Santa’s Sun. (J H Johnson).

Irish gelding who has won just once since December 2008. Odds: 150/1.

30. Bluesea Cracker (J Motherway)

Winner of last year’s Irish Grand National, was beaten 32 lengths by The Midnight Club last time out. Odds: 25/1.

31. That’s Rhythm. (M Todhunter)

Has not finished closer than 15 lengths from the winner at its last three starts. Odds: 150/1.

32. Surface to Air (C C Bealby)

Took a three year break and was beaten 63 lengths at its last start. Odds: 66/1.

33. Piraya. (D Pipe)

Has failed to finish its last two starts and was 13^th in this race last year and was beaten by 118 lengths. Odds: 150/1.

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34. Can’t Buy Time.  (Jonjo O’Neill)

Has failed to finish this race in the last two years. Odds: 66/1.

35. Character Building. (J J Quinn)

Finished 37 lengths 7^th in the race last year and has come back in reasonable form. Odds: 25/1.

36. Ornais. (P F Nicholls)

Has raced twice since a two year layoff and been impressive both times. Odds: 66/1.

37. Arbor Supreme. (W P Mullins)

Was second behind favourite The Midnight Club in Bobbyjo Chase. Failed to finish the race last year. Odds: 16/1.

38. Royal Rosa. (J H Johnson)

Has raced at Aintree 5 times 2 placing’s and a fourth. Only failure was in last years Grand National where it failed to finish. Odds: 80/1.

39. Skippers Brig. (N G Richards)

Has won its last two starts in impressive fashion. Beat Ballabriggs last start. Odds: 33/1.

40. Golden Kite. (A Maguire)

Irish gelding who seems to save his best for home. Odds: 80/1.

41. Always Waining. (P Bowen) (Emergency 1)

Has not been in great form but is a two time winner on the Aintree track. Odds: 66/1

42. Faasel. (D Pipe) (Emergency 2)

Has not won since November 2008. Was beaten by 49 lengths at its last Aintree start. Odds: 100/1.

43. Le Beau Bai. (R Lee) (Emergency 3)

French galloper who looks to be past his best. Odds: 100/1.

44. Giles Cross.(V R Dartnall) (Emergency 4)

Has only ever missed a place in races that it has fallen in. this is a big step up though. Odds: 66/1.

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Planet of Sound and Albertas Run last came face to face at the Amlin 1965 Chase, also at Ascot, on 21st November last year. Albertas Run, ridden by champion jockey Tony McCoy, was the first to cross the line; Planet of Sound took a valiant second place. Monet’s Garden also contended in the Amlin Chase, placing a mere sixth out of eight runners.

Master Medic is back on the track after pulling up at the third fence during his last race, the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on 26th December last year.
A contender to watch is Oh Crick who ran to place third in the Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot on 23rd January. The seven-year-old King-trained gelding held his own against the leading field of second-placing Petit Robin and winner Twist Magic.

While McCoy has a long-standing work partnership with trainer Jonjo O’Neill, this is not his first time on a Paul Nicholls-trained animal. Only on 6th February McCoy ran Nicholls’ charge Tchico Polos to second place at Sandown in the Grade 1 Totepool Challengers Novices’ Chase; performance which earned him the chance to go for the ride of his life in Cheltenham next month.

McCoy and Denman are sure to make an explosive team. With a rider being hailed as the finest jump jockey of all time, and an equine contender who has already proven his amazing ability on the track beyond a doubt – under the right conditions this twosome could write track history.

For punters keen to check out the chemistry between horse and rider before the big race, or curious onlookers interested in a preview for March’s action, the Newbury Aon Chase will provide an opportunity for just that. With Tricky Trickster, Denman’s stable mate at Nicholls’ training facility, thrown into the mix, as well as Nacarat, Niche Market, Siegemaster, Wee Robbie, Air Force One, Ollie Magern, and Oniz Tiptoes; this Saturday will surely deliver a worthy race.

The Aon Chase is not the only big race of the weekend – the schedule of events looks as follows:

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If you’re keen to put a wager on the Aon Chase and wondering who to punt on, the odds (as of 10th February 2010) look like:

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