13 may be unlucky for some.
But for Ruby Walsh and trainer Willie Mullins their luck could well be in with 9/1 shot Rathvinden in the Grand National.
Irish jockey Walsh has gone 14 years without a National triumph at Aintree.
But the two-time winner, who steered Papillon and Hedgehunter to victory in 2000 and 2005 respectively, will be hoping No.13 Rathvinden can break his hoodoo.
And if ITV’s virtual race is anything to go by, the legendary 39-year-old will be celebrating a historic third win this evening.
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Last year’s winner Tiger Roll is the favourite ahead of the signature 5.15pm race.
Rathvinden is well fancied, however, beating Alpha Des Obeaux on his latest outing in February.
In 19 races, the 11-year-old horse has provided 9 wins and 13 places - making it good value going into the National.
Grand National tips: Our top tipster reveals his winner for 2019 Aintree race
To get punters excited before today’s big race, ITV screened the virtual Grand National.
In an exciting race, that saw only four horses unseated, 5-1 Tiger Roll was beaten to the winning posts by Rathvinden.
Grand National tips: Our top tipster reveals his winner for 2019 Aintree race
Gordon Elliott’s 16/1 outsider Jury Duty finished in third with 12/1 shot Anibale Fly behind in fourth.
The Virtual Grand National correctly predicted Tiger Roll to win last year, whilst it tipped Cause of Causes, who eventually finished second, the previous year.
Grand National 2019 tips and betting predictions: EVERY Aintree race 1-2-3 rating
Some bookmakers are paying out on five places in the real Grand National - and you can follow all the drama as it happens at Aintree, with Mirror Sport.
Fancy a flutter? Make sure you read the definitive low-down on every horse with our pinsticker guide.
And there’s still time to download our PDF sweepstake kit for a fun wager with your family or friends.
Here’s the 1-2-3-4 from the virtual Grand National - tell us in the comments box below who you are backing.
- Rathvinden
- Tiger Roll
- Jury Duty
Anibale Fly
