Free Aintree festival tips: six horses to back on Grand National day on Saturday

Saturday's best bets ranked in order of confidence by our top tipsters

Eyecatcher

North Lodge (2.25 Aintree)

Suffered his first defeat over hurdles in a Grade 2 at Kelso last time, but only went down narrowly under a penalty and will appreciate this longer trip.
Marcus Buckland

Ace tipster

Any Second Now (5.15 Aintree)

Luckless third last year and even better this season on his last run. Deserves to be favourite.
Keith Melrose

Speed figures

Edwardstone (3.00 Aintree)

Has gone from strength to strength this season and the Arkle winner can complete a sparkling six-timer.
Dave Edwards

Handicappers' nap

Delta Work (5.15 Aintree)

Lost his way after a couple of Grade 1 wins in the 2019-20 season, but last month's Cheltenham defeat of Tiger Roll suggests he is back to something like his best and he can make his class tell.
Steve Mason

Dark horse

De Rasher Counter (5.15 Aintree)

Solid reappearance in the Denman Chase after 16 months off. Won the 2019 Ladbrokes Trophy from his current mark and has previously shaped as if he will suited by this extreme test.
Jake Aldrich

West Country

Oscar Elite (4.15 Aintree)

Comes here off the back of huge effort in the Ultima. Only up 2lb and ran to a high level here shortly after the Cheltenham Festival last season. Three best efforts have come on good to soft too.
James Stevens

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