Sweetspots: Gold Cup second Fly can prove his class in Grand National

Burbank 1.45 Aintree
Nicky Henderson boasts a 25 per cent strike-rate when equipping his horses with first-time blinkers and Burbank fits that trend. The son of Yeats is also stepping up to three miles for the first time and is Jeremiah McGrath’s only ride of the day.

Anibale Fly 5.15 Aintree
Anibale Fly bids to win the Grand National after finishing fourth last year. He is 5lb higher this time around but is more experienced and has been placed in the last two Cheltenham Gold Cups.

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Kateson 2.25 Aintree
This is a prime time of year for Tom Lacey, he has a 35 per cent strike-rate two weeks either side of today’s date over the past five seasons and saddles Kateson, who was second in the Grade 2 bumper at this meeting last year.

Very First Time 3.20 Newcastle
When Tim Easterby and Brian Hughes combine at Newcastle it’s worth taking note as they boast a 75 per cent strike-rate at the venue and join forces with course and distance winner Very First Time.