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Grand National on TV: Time, channel and full race list for Aintree event

It's very nearly time for one of the world's most famous horse races to take place for another year.

Every year, hoards of racing fans descend on famous Liverpool course Aintree for the world famous steeplechase and this year's Grand National - on Saturday, April 6 - will be no different.

  The Grand National runners and riders have now been confirmed, which means that people are now studying names, colours, odds , weights and form as they prepare to put their bets on for the big race.

 Now we know the identity of the Grand National 2019 jockeys - who's riding what horse at Aintree on Saturday? for this year, you can check out our Grand National tips on how to pick a winner and some Grand National picks and tips from former winning jockey Richard Dunwoody

If you aren't at Aintree on Saturday to see the big race in the flesh - you can follow live coverage of the Grand National 2019 on the Liverpool Echo - and you can watch it from the comfort of your own sofa.

If you plan to do that here are a few things you need to be aware of....

ITV will have live coverage of the Grand National from 2pm.

ITV's Grand National coverage will  include:

Betway Mersey Novices' Hurdle at 2.25pm

Doom Bar Maghull Novices' Chase at 3pm

Ryanair Stayers Hurdle at 3.40pm

Betway Handicap Chase at 4.20pm

The Grand National itself is due to get going at 5.15pm.

The coverage will be presented by by Ed Chamberlain.

Grand National 2019 jockeys - who's riding what horse at Aintree on Saturday?

Grand National picks and tips from former winning jockey Richard Dunwoody  

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