Expert Predictions: Kevin Blake's Top Picks for Grand National Day

The highly anticipated Grand National day has finally arrived, and Kevin Blake is sharing his expert predictions for the top four finishers in the prestigious Aintree race, along with his top bets in other events on the card. Before the main event, Blake has identified a couple of races that catch his attention. The William Hill Handicap Hurdle at 13:20 is one such race, where he is backing KAKA'S COUSIN, a relatively unexposed six-year-old trained by Jonjo and AJ O'Neill. This promising horse has won two of his four starts over hurdles and is expected to perform well with the step up in trip and a light weight. Another race of interest is the William Hill Handicap Chase at 14:30, where CRUZ CONTROL, trained by Tom Lacey, is aiming for his third consecutive win. Having won the race in 2024 and 2025, CRUZ CONTROL is well-positioned for a repeat victory, especially with his connections adopting a similar strategy to last year. Finally, all eyes are on the Randox Grand National at 16:00, one of the world's most iconic sporting events. Blake has analyzed each runner in detail and will provide his top four selections for the Grand National.