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Aaron Flanagan

When are Grand National 2019 runners confirmed? 40 Aintree horses set to be declared

The Grand National is the biggest horse racing event on the calendar - and excitement is already building.

Fans up and down the country are already searching for who to back, as Tiger Roll bids to become the first horse since 1974 to defend the crown.

But Gordon Elliott's prized horse faces stern competition this year, with the likes of Anibale Fly, Rathvinden and Vintage Clouds all expected to put up firm challenges for the victory.

Tens of thousands of people will pack into Aintree for the race on Saturday, with millions more looking for a piece of the action from home.

So, when will you be able to pick out the horse you are going to back this year?

When are the Grand National 2019 runners confirmed?

The runners in the 2019 Grand National are confirmed at 10am on Thursday April 4.

Horses are first declared for the race back in February but there are different stages for each horse to get through before they get down to the final stages.

Eventually, officials get the horses down to 40, who are the declared horses for the race.

When is the Grand National 2019?

The Grand National 2019 takes place on Saturday April 6.

It starts at 5:15pm at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.

Where can you download a sweepstake kit for Grand National 2019?

Your sweepstake kit for the Grand National 2019 can be downloaded right here from the Daily Mirror website.

It will be made available shortly after the runners are confirmed at 10am on Thursday.

How to watch Grand National 2019

The Grand National 2019 will be shown live on ITV1.

Ed Chamberlain will present coverage live from Aintree Racecourse throughout the racing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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