Aintree day 3 tips: six horses to back on Grand National day

Handicappers' nap

Act Of Authority (1.20 Aintree)

Finished an excellent second behind the smart Wodhooh in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham and with regular rider Lewis Saunders taking 7lb off, is handicapped to go close if seeing out today's longer trip.
Steve Mason

Act Of Authority13:20 Aintree

View Racecard

Jky: Lewis Saunders (7lb)Tnr: Olly Murphy

Aintree free bets: bet £10 get £5 in free bets with Paddy Power

Recommended Offer

4/5

NEW CUSTOMER OFFER

£30 in Free Bets When You Place a £5 Bet

NEW CUSTOMER OFFER

• Request custom bets on Twitter with #WhatOddsPaddy

CLAIM OFFER

18+ T&Cs apply

New Customer offer - Use promo code YSKAST. Place a min £5 bet on the sportsbook at odds of min EVS (2.0) and get £30 in free bets. Free bet rewards valid for 30 days. Only deposits via Debit Cards & Apple Pay will qualify for this offer. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly

Eyecatcher

Push The Button (1.20 Aintree)

Nigel Twiston-Davies's six-year-old had just one behind him at the top of the hill in the Martin Pipe but flew home for sixth. That form was given a Grade 1 boost on Thursday and this longer trip can only help.
Richard Russell

Push The Button13:20 Aintree

View Racecard

Jky: Sam Twiston-Davies Tnr: Nigel Twiston-Davies

The Punt nap

Only By Night (5.00 Aintree)

Had L'Eau Du Sud's measure when a fine second in the Arkle. Classy Gavin Cromwell-trained mare will be suited by the ground and she gets a 7lb allowance too.
Matt Rennie

Only By Night17:00 Aintree

View Racecard

Jky: Keith Donoghue Tnr: Gavin Cromwell

Enjoying today’s free racing tips? Explore even more expert horse racing tips and in-depth analysis to help you back a winner.

Speed figures

Bravemansgame (4.00 Aintree)

Not the force of old but has still clocked some impressive speed figure in last 13 months, including in 2024 Gold Cup and this season's Charlie Hall Chase. Been given a chance by the handicapper and looks over-priced.
Craig Thake

Bravemansgame16:00 Aintree

View Racecard

Jky: James Reveley Tnr: Paul Nicholls

West Country

Kandoo Kid (4.00 Aintree)

Excellent Coral Gold Cup winner and can make a bold bid for Paul Nicholls, who won the National in 2012.
James Stevens

Kandoo Kid16:00 Aintree

View Racecard

Jky: Harry Cobden Tnr: Paul Nicholls

Dark horse

Three Card Brag (4.00 Aintree)

Well handicapped on his best form from last season, when he was placed in a Grade 1 at Punchestown behind Spillane's Tower. He looks the type that can stay, but that needs to be taken on trust as it's his first time stepping up in this sphere
Liam Watson

Three Card Brag16:00 Aintree

View Racecard

Jky: Sean Bowen Tnr: Gordon Elliott

Looking for free bets? Racing Post have got the best offers, all in one place. Visit racingpost.com/freebets to find out more.

Looking for the best betting offers? Find this week’s top picks across racing, football, golf, and more.

Commercial notice: This article contains affiliate links. Offers are handpicked and come from operators our experts have first-hand experience of. Opening an account via one of these links will earn revenue for the Racing Post, which will be used to continue producing our award-winning coverage of horseracing and sports betting.