NATIONAL DUTY
Grand National entries revealed as Willie Mullins fires ten superstars at world’s most famous race
Can he go back-to-back?
WILLIE MULLINS will aim to fire ten of his Galacticos at the Grand National - as the full entry field of 90 for the £1million contest was confirmed.
The sport's top trainer took the £500,000 first-place prize with ease last year as I Am Maximus stormed to victory for owner JP McManus.
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And he will look to defend his crown this year as one of ten hopefuls for the Closutton boss.
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Mullins' fellow Irish raiders Gordon Elliott, Henry de Bromhead and Gavin Cromwell have entered a string of top runners, including last year's runner-up and third Delta Work and Minella Indo.
Nicky Henderson will look to end his 47-year hoodoo in the big race with four hopefuls, including the promising Hyland.
While Paul Nicholls has entered five including former King George winner Bravemansgame and Coral Gold Cup hero Kandoo Kid.
Coral make I Am Maximus the 10-1 favourite for the race, which will take place on Saturday, April 5.
While Irish National winner Intense Raffles, trained by Thomas Gibney, and British hopeful Iroko, trained by Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero, are the 14-1 second-favs.
The all-important handicap weights reveal takes place on Tuesday, February 11.
The firm's Alex Apati said: "All eyes are already on Aintree, and as things stand, punters reckon we could be on for our first back-to-back Grand National winner since Tiger Roll."
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Grand National odds via Coral
10-1 I Am Maximus
14-1 Intense Raffles, Iroko
16-1 Nick Rockett
20-1 Minella Cocooner, Stumptown
25-1 Inothewayurthinkin, Kandoo Kid, Minella Indo, Monty's Star, Perceval Legallois, Three Card Brag
33-1 Bar
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