The best Grand National tips from the Racing Post experts

Lambourn: James Burn

Step Back (5.15 Aintree, nap)

Mark and Sara Bradstock know how to ready one for a big prize and chase the biggest of them all with their talented bet365 Gold Cup winner, who stays all day and jumps well, so looks poised for a bold show.

Others to follow
Aintree: 1.45 Burbank, 2.25 Angels Breath, 3.40 William Henry, 4.20 Theatre Territory.
Chepstow: 3.30 Khage, 4.40 Jaboticaba, 5.35 The Lion Dancer.
Lingfield: 2.00 First Link, 3.10 Tiar Na Nog, 3.45 Sweet Charity, 5.45 Starlight Red.
Wolverhampton: 6.30 Ebury, 7.30 Bartholomeu Dias, 8.30 Glorious Emaraty.

West Country: Andrew King

Ramses De Teillee (5.15 Aintree, nap)

Has pleased in his preparation for this stern examination and can run a big race with ground conditions likely to suit.

Others to follow
Aintree: 1.45 Poker Play, 2.25 Umbrigado, 3.00 Lalor, 3.40 If The Cap Fits, 4.20 Touch Kick .
Chepstow: 3.30 Oleg, 4.05 Barbrook Star, 4.40 Demopolis, 6.05 Is A Real Champ.

Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason

Apple's Jade (3.40 Aintree, nap)

Below form in the Champion Hurdle but previously hugely impressive in four starts in Ireland, including two thrashings of Thursday's Grade 1 winner Supasundae. Won by 41 lengths on only previous course run.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Poker Play (1.45 Aintree)

Stormed home at Uttoxeter three weeks ago in a respectable time and may prove the ace in this pack.

Longshot: Olly Eden

Noble Endeavor (5.15 Aintree)

Lightly raced this season but has been trained for the race and shaped more encouragingly than his recent form figures may suggest. The Gordon Elliott-trained runner was given a run over the National fences in December and with ground conditions ideal, appeals at a massive each-way price.

North: Colin Russell

Summer Lightening (1.30 Newcastle, nap)

Bumper winner on Tapeta here last April. Best run since when third in a mares' novice hurdle here last time, and with this longer trip expected to suit, has a sound chance of getting off the mark on her handicap debut.

Others to follow
Aintree: 1.45 Knock House, 3,40 Sam Spinner, 4.20 Gold Opera, 5.15 Vintage Clouds, 6.20 Fin And Game.
Lingfield: 3.10 Saryshagann, 3.45 Mythical Madness.
Newcastle: 2.00 Expresstime, 2.30 Looks Like Murt, 3.20 Inchcolm, 3.55 Keyboard Gangster, 4.30 The Paddy Pie, 5.00 Don't Delay.
Wolverhampton: 6.00 Tails I Win, 6.30 Flighty Almighty, 7.00 Carpet Time, 7.30 King's Advice, 8.00 Kupa River, 8.30 Bedtime Belle.

Ireland: Tony O'Hehir

Cuban Hope (4.25 Leopardstown)

A hat-trick looks on the cards for this son of Teofilo who followed a win at Dundalk by landing a handicap over this trip in emphatic style at Navan a week ago. He has a 10lb hike in the ratings to cope with but should be up to the task.

Newmarket: David Milnes

Lestrade (2.35 Lingfield, nap)

Ran out a game winner over this trip at Chelmsford last time and is fancied to defy the resulting penalty.

Others to follow
Lingfield: 2.00 More Than More, 3.10 Sotomayor, 3.45 El Ghazwani, 4.15 Entertaining Ben, 4.60 Sir Gnet, 5.45 Mackaar.
Wolverhampton: 6.00 Percy Alexander, 7.00 Terri Rules, 7.30 Flaming Marvel, 8.30 Wise Words.

The Raceform Interactive nugget

When Sean Bowen has ridden for Harry Fry over hurdles, they've recorded consistent form figures of 1329212P11225. The pair combine with If The Cap Fits in the 3.40 at Aintree.

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