Kevin Blake's Expert Predictions for the Grand National

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 betting tips for other events on the card. Before the main event, Blake has identified two promising races with potential winners. The first is the William Hill Handicap Hurdle, where he's backing KAKA'S COUSIN, a relatively unexposed six-year-old trained by Jonjo & AJ O'Neill, who has shown great promise in his four starts over hurdles. His recent performance in a competitive novices' handicap hurdle at Sandown was particularly impressive, and the step up in distance is expected to suit him well. With a light weight and a fair price, KAKA'S COUSIN could be a dark horse in the race. Another highly-competitive event is the William Hill Handicap Chase, where CRUZ CONTROL, trained by Tom Lacey, is aiming for his third consecutive win. Having won the race in 2024 and 2025, CRUZ CONTROL has demonstrated his versatility and has been given a generous 3lb drop by the handicapper, making him a strong contender. Finally, all attention turns to the Randox Grand National, 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 big race, capping off an exciting day of racing.