'He could be anything' - the five most revealing trainer quotes for Saturday

Aintree's three-day Grand National meeting concludes on Saturday with the big race itself taking centre stage. Ahead of the action, we highlight the most revealing quotes from connections.

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2.25 Aintree
Betway Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1), 2m4f

Nicky Henderson, trainer of Walking On Air:

"He could be anything – we've got a long way to go. It's a big step up for him but he's ready for it. He's only a big baby and he wasn't ready for Cheltenham, but he's a lovely horse."

Overnight price: 4-1

3.00 Aintree
Poundland Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1), 2m

Alan King, trainer of Edwardstone:

"We've trained him in a way that means we hope he'll keep progressing and we gave him a good break after Christmas. This is his last run of the season and if it's one too many he's got all summer to get over it, but I've not seen anything to give me concerns and he should run a very big race."

Overnight price: 4-7

3.35 Aintree
JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1), 3m½f

Olly Murphy, trainer of Thomas Darby:

"He ran very well in the race last year, he’ll be dropped in and hopefully he can pick up some prize-money and could run well at a big price."

Overnight price: 20-1

4.15 Aintree
Betway Handicap Chase (Grade 3), 3m1f

Dan Skelton, trainer of Shan Blue:

"He hasn't had a busy season after falling at Wetherby. His mark wasn't affected, which gives him a chance to run off this mark, which looks very attractive. Cheltenham didn't work out for him for whatever reason, but it hasn't worked out there a couple of times now. If he puts up the Wetherby run he'll be very hard to beat."

Overnight price: 5-2

5.15 Aintree
Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3), 4m2½f

Aidan Coleman, rider of Snow Leopardess:

"On form alone she's in there with as good a chance as any of those towards the top of the betting. The value might go if you're having a bet because of the £2 each-ways, fivers and tenners due to who she is, but there's not many more you'd want to be on – even if she was a bay gelding with a boring background."

Overnight price: 10-1

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Saturday's Aintree previews:

5.15 Aintree: She's entitled to be the price she is' - Coleman excited by Snow Leopardess

Pinstickers' guide: quotes and ratings for every horse in the Grand National

2.25 Aintree: can Three Stripe Life take advantage of a golden Grade 1 opportunity?

3.00 Aintree: 'Nothing's given me any concern' – Edwardstone in line to join star-studded list

3.35 Aintree: can Flooring Porter follow in footsteps of the greats and complete the double?

4.15 Aintree: it's time to find out if Shan Blue is the best-handicapped chaser in Britain

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