Kevin Blake's Expert Predictions for the Grand National

The highly anticipated Grand National day has finally arrived, and Kevin Blake is sharing his top four predicted finishers for the renowned Aintree race, along with his best bets for other events on the card. Prior to the main event, Blake has his eye on a couple of promising races. The William Hill Handicap Hurdle at 13:20 is one such race, where he's backing the unexposed KAKA'S COUSIN, trained by Jonjo & AJ O'Neill. This six-year-old has shown promise, winning two of his four hurdle starts, and his recent performance in a competitive novices' handicap hurdle at Sandown suggests he's ready for a step up in trip. With a light weight, he's an attractive prospect at a fair price. Another competitive handicap chase is the William Hill Handicap Chase at 14:30, where CRUZ CONTROL, trained by Tom Lacey, could secure his third consecutive win. Having won the race in 2024 and 2025, he's well-positioned for a repeat, especially with a 3lb drop in weight and his team in good form. Finally, all attention turns to the Randox Grand National at 16:00, one of the world's most spectacular sporting events. Blake has analyzed each runner in a video on the At The Races YouTube channel and will provide his top four selections for the big race.