Below are the final declared runners and riders for all the seven races on the opening day, Liverpool's NHS Day, at the 2022 Randox Grand National at Aintree Racecourse on Thursday.
The Grade One feature is the Betway Aintree Hurdle due off at 3.30pm and Zanahiyr and Epatante are vying for favouritism. The first race over the Grand National fences of this year's meeting is the Randox Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase for amateur riders due off at 4.05pm. The latest going at Aintree is good to soft on all courses (Mildmay, Hurdle and Grand National).
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DECLARED RUNNERS FOR DAY ONE OF THE 2022 RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL FESTIVAL ON THURSDAY, APRIL 7
1.45pm SSS Super Alloys Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade One) 2m3f200y
1 Erne River (IRE) 7 11 4 Nick Kent Crossed Fingers Partnership Charlie Hammond
2 Jacamar (GER) p 7 11 4 Milton Harris Mark & Maria Adams Paddy Brennan
3 Millers Bank 8 11 4 Alex Hales Millers Bank Partnership Kielan Woods
4 Pic D'orhy (FR) ts 7 11 4 Paul Nicholls Mrs Johnny de la Hey Harry Cobden
5 The Widdow Maker h,ts 8 11 4 Colin Tizzard Mr Sax Purdie Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
6 War Lord (GER) 7 11 4 Colin Tizzard The Wychwood Partnership Brendan Powell
7 Gin On Lime (FR) ts 6 10 11 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Robcour Rachael Blackmore
BETTING: 9-4 Pic D'Orhy, 5-2 War Lord, 4 Millers Bank, 6 Erne River, Gin On Lime, 20 The Widdow Maker, 50 Jacamar.
2021: PROTEKTORAT 6 11 4 Harry Skelton 17-2 (D Skelton) 7 ran
2.20pm Jewson Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade One) 2m209y
1 Brazil (IRE) 4 11 0 Padraig Roche Ireland Mr John P. McManus Mark Walsh
2 Impulsive One (USA) ts 4 11 0 Nicky Henderson Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Daryl Jacob
3 Inca Prince (IRE) h 4 11 0 Ruth Jefferson R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson Jamie Hamilton
4 In The Air (FR) 4 11 0 Gary Moore Mr O. S. Harris Jamie Moore
5 Knight Salute 4 11 0 Milton Harris Four Candles Partnership Paddy Brennan
6 Petit Tonnerre (FR) 4 11 0 Jonjo O'Neill Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
7 Pied Piper 4 11 0 Gordon Elliott Ireland Caldwell Construction Ltd Davy Russell
8 Too Friendly 4 11 0 Dan Skelton The Gredley Family Harry Skelton
9 Fautinette (FR) 4 10 7 Venetia Williams DFA Racing (Anderson & Edwards) Charlie Deutsch
BETTING: 10-11 Pied Piper, 5-2 Brazil, 7 Petit Tonnerre, 14 Knight Salute, 20 Fautinette, 25 Too Friendly, In The Air, 33 Impulsive One, Inca Prince.
2021: MONMIRAL 11 0 Harry Cobden 10-11 Fav (P Nicholls) 6 ran
2.55pm Betway Bowl Chase (Grade One ) 3m210y
1 Bristol de Mai (FR) 11 11 7 Nigel Twiston-Davies Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Daryl Jacob
2 Clan des Obeaux (FR) bl 10 11 7 Paul Nicholls Mr&Mrs P.K.Barber,G.Mason,Sir A Ferguson Harry Cobden
3 Conflated (IRE) 8 11 7 Gordon Elliott Ireland Gigginstown House Stud Davy Russell
4 Eldorado Allen (FR) ts 8 11 7 Colin Tizzard J P Romans & Terry Warner Brendan Powell
5 Itchy Feet (FR) p 8 11 7 Olly Murphy Kate & Andrew Brooks Aidan Coleman
6 Kemboy (FR) 10 11 7 W. P. Mullins Ireland Kemboy/Brett Graham/Ken Sharp Syndicate P. Townend
7 Nuts Well 11 11 7 Ann Hamilton Mr Ian Hamilton Danny McMenamin
8 Protektorat (FR) ts 7 11 7 Dan Skelton Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Harry Skelton
9 Royale Pagaille (FR) 8 11 7 Venetia Williams Mrs S. Ricci Charlie Deutsch
BETTING: 10-3 Protektorat, 4 Conflated, Clan Des Obeaux, 11-2 Kemboy, 6 Eldorado Allen, 7 Royale Pagaille, 14 Bristol De Mai, 25 Nuts Well, 33 Itchy Feet.
2021: CLAN DES OBEAUX 9 11 7 Harry Cobden 5-2 Fav (P Nicholls) 9 ran
3.30pm Betway Aintree Hurdle (Grade One) 2m4f
1 Brewin'upastorm (IRE) ts, p 9 11 7 Olly Murphy Mrs Barbara Hester Sean Bowen
2 Glory And Fortune (IRE) ts 7 11 7 Tom Lacey Mr J. Hinds Stan Sheppard
3 Guard Your Dreams 6 11 7 Nigel Twiston-Davies Graham and Alison Jelley Sam Twiston-Davies
4 McFabulous (IRE) p 8 11 7 Paul Nicholls Giraffa Racing Lorcan Williams
5 Monmiral (FR) 5 11 7 Paul Nicholls Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Harry Cobden
6 Zanahiyr (IRE) ts, p 5 11 7 Gordon Elliott Ireland Bective Stud Jack Kennedy
7 Epatante (FR) 8 11 0 Nicky Henderson Mr John P. McManus Aidan Coleman
BETTING: 7-4 Zanahiyr, 2 Epatante, 11-2 Brewin'upastorm, 10 Monmiral, Glory And Fortune, 12 McFabulous, 25 Guard Your Dreams.
2021: ABACADABRAS (Ire) 7 11 7 Jack Kennedy 5-1 (Mrs D Foster) 11 ran
4.05pm Randox Foxhunters' Chase 2m5f19y (Grand National Course)
1 Activial (FR) ts, p 12 12 0 Francesca Poste Mr J. B. Harper Mrs Amy Cox
2 Another Venture (IRE) v 11 12 0 Nicky Henderson Mrs Louise Daly Mr George Daly
3 Cat Tiger (FR) ts 8 12 0 Paul Nicholls Mr David Maxwell Mr David Maxwell
4 Clondaw Westie (IRE) ts, p 11 12 0 Alan Hill For Fun Partnership Miss Izzie Marshall
5 Complete Sizing (FR) p 10 12 0 Philip Rowley Jonathan Lee and Angie Sykes Mr Ben Bromley
6 Cousin Pascal (FR) 10 12 0 J. J. O'Shea Mr P. A. Clifton Mr James King
7 Dashing Perk 11 12 0 Dr Richard Newland Mr Paul Jenkins Mr Tommie M. O'Brien
8 Demain des L'Aube (FR) 9 12 0 W. Easterby Mr I. P. Crane Mr William Easterby
9 Down The Highway (IRE) 9 12 0 Ciaran Murphy Ireland Coolderry Partnership
10 Drumconnor Lad (IRE) ts, p 12 12 0 Adrian Keatley Mr David Keys & Mrs Breda Keatley
11 Ferocious (IRE) ts 8 12 0 Miss K. Leckenby Gottabelucky Partnership Mr Joe Wright
12 Golden Tobouggan 11 12 0 Mrs Julie Wadland Mrs Julie Wadland Miss Alice Stevens
13 Jett (IRE) p 11 12 0 Robert Waley-Cohen Mr Robert Waley-Cohen Mr Sam Waley-Cohen
14 Latenightpass 9 12 0 T. Ellis Mrs P. A. Ellis Miss Gina Andrews
15 Le Breuil (FR) bl,ts 10 12 0 Ben Pauling Mrs Emma Palmer Mr Peter Mason
16 Marracudja (FR) ts 11 12 0 Dan Skelton Foxtrot Racing Marracudja Mr Tristan Durrell
17 Michael's Pick (IRE) bl,ts 8 12 0 Ciaran Murphy Ireland Mrs D. A. Love
18 Mighty Stowaway (IRE) ts, p 11 12 0 Lawney Hill Mr N. Sutton Mr Ben Sutton
19 Myth Buster (IRE) 9 12 0 Mrs Sara V. Bradstock The 369 Partnership Mr P. W. Mullins
20 Pont Aven (IRE) p 9 12 0 J. P. Owen Mr T. C. O. Gredley Mr Alex Chadwick
21 Porlock Bay (FR) 11 12 0 Will Biddick Mr John Studd Mr William Biddick
22 Reikers Island (IRE) ts, p 9 12 0 Alan Hill Mr Daniel Cherriman
23 Stand Up And Fight (IRE) p 10 12 0 Enda Bolger Ireland Mr John P. McManus Miss Aine O'Connor
24 The Dellercheckout (IRE) v 9 12 0 Mrs C. J. Robinson Mrs Caroline Robinson Miss Immy Robinson
BETTING: 3 Jett, 11-2 Latenightpass, 7 Porlock Bay, 8 Cat Tiger, 10 Mighty Stowaway, Cousin Pascal, 14 Marracudja, Pont Aven, 20 others.
2021: COUSIN PASCAL 9 12 0 Mr James King 66-1 (J J O'Shea) 21 ran
4.40pm Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Grade Three) 1m7f176y
1 Sky Pirate ts 9 11 12 Jonjo O'Neill Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Nick Scholfield
2 Dolos (FR) ts 9 11 7 Paul Nicholls Mrs Johnny de la Hey Harry Cobden
3 Before Midnight 9 11 7 Sam Thomas Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Sam Twiston-Davies
4 Global Citizen (IRE) 10 11 2 Ben Pauling The Megsons Kielan Woods
5 Bold Enough (IRE) 7 11 2 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Mr Mustafa Elatrash Mark Walsh
6 Elixir de Nutz (FR) ts 8 11 1 Colin Tizzard Mr Terry Warner Brendan Powell
7 Zarkareva (FR) ts 6 11 1 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Robcour Rachael Blackmore
8 Frero Banbou (FR) 7 11 1 Venetia Williams Mr P. Davies Charlie Deutsch
9 Thyme White (FR) 6 11 1 Paul Nicholls The Stewart Family & Michael Blencowe Bryony Frost
10 Dancing On My Own (IRE) ts 8 11 0 Henry de Bromhead Ireland Sean & Bernardine Mulryan Darragh O'Keeffe
11 King d'Argent (FR) 7 10 12 Dan Skelton Andrew Dick and John Stevenson Harry Skelton
12 Gaelik Coast (FR) p 8 10 10 Donald McCain Mr T. G. Leslie Brian Hughes
13 Shakem Up'arry (IRE) 8 10 9 Ben Pauling Mr Harry Redknapp Kevin Brogan (3)
14 Bun Doran (IRE) ts, p 11 10 7 Tom George Crossed Fingers Partnership Ciaran Gethings
15 Gunsight Ridge ts 7 10 7 Olly Murphy Mrs Diana L. Whateley Aidan Coleman
16 The Last Day (IRE) 10 10 6 Evan Williams Mr & Mrs William Rucker Adam Wedge
17 Fugitif (FR) ts 7 10 6 Richard Hobson Mr Carl Hinchy & Dr Emad Hussain
18 Espion du Chenet (FR) ts 8 10 4 Louise G. Lyons Ireland Nicholas Teehan R. P. Treacy (3)
BETTING: 7 Global Citizen, 8 Frero Banbou, Before Midnight, 10 King D'Argent, Gunsight Ridge, Dolos, 12 Sky Pirate, Thyme White, The Last Day, Bun Doran, 14 others.
2021: EDITEUR DU GITE 7 10 9 Joshua Moore 9-1 (G L Moore) 18 ran
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5.15pm Goffs UK Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade Two) 2m209y
1 All The Glory 5 11 0 Jonjo O'Neill Topspeed Thoroughbreds Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
2 Ashroe Diamond (IRE) 5 11 0 W. P. Mullins Ireland Blue Blood Racing Club Mr P. W. Mullins
3 Fancy Stuff (IRE) 5 11 0 Dan Skelton Thirsty Thursday Syndicate Bridget Andrews
4 Girlofmydreams 5 11 0 Neil Mulholland Dajam Ltd Adam Wedge
5 Kalelula 5 11 0 Fergal O'Brien Craig & Laura Buckingham Paddy Brennan
6 Kateira 5 11 0 Dan Skelton Little Lodge Farm & Dan Skelton Harry Skelton
7 Lady Excalibur (IRE) 5 11 0 Alan Jones Burnham P & D Ltd Rachael Blackmore
8 Law Ella (IRE) 5 11 0 Gavin Cromwell Ireland Thomas P. Ward Aidan Coleman
9 Leading Theatre (IRE) 6 11 0 Fergal O'Brien Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Max Kendrick
10 Lutinebella 6 11 0 Fergal O'Brien Blue StaRR Racing FOB Liam Harrison
11 Magical Maggie 5 11 0 Alastair Ralph Mrs Norma Harris Alex Edwards
12 Malina Jamila 6 11 0 Neil King Maundrell, Sawyer & Andrews Jack Quinlan
13 Naughtinesse (IRE) 6 11 0 Mrs Lorna Fowler Ireland Mrs A.Frost/P.G. Davies/R.H. Fowler Mr T. Hamilton
14 Nell's Bells (IRE) 6 11 0 Donald McCain Mrs Sarah Leslie Peter Kavanagh
15 River of Joy 5 11 0 Peter Bowen Big Time Billy Racing Sean Bowen
16 Roc of Dundee (IRE) 5 11 0 Donald McCain Miss C. McCracken Brian Hughes
17 Walk In The Storm (IRE) 5 11 0 Ian Williams Topspeed Thoroughbreds Charlie Todd
18 Iliade Allen (FR) 4 10 6 Paul Nicholls Mr Andy Peake Harry Cobden
19 Ilovethenightlife 4 10 6 Colin Tizzard Geoff Nicholas, Susan & John Waterworth Brendan Powell
20 Rosy Redrum (IRE) h,ts 4 10 6 Milton Harris Mark & Maria Adams Mitchell Bastyan
BETTING: 9-2 Ashroe Diamond, 5 Naughtinesse, Kateira, 10 Law Ella, Lady Excalibur, Iliade Allen, 12 Nell's Bells, All The Glory, Leading Theatre, 14 others.
2021: ME TOO PLEASE (Ire) 5 11 0 Rachael Blackmore 14-1 (A L Moore) 15 ran
