Kevin Blake Shares Expert Grand National Predictions

The day of the Grand National has finally arrived, and Kevin Blake is sharing his expert predictions for the top four finishers in the iconic Aintree race, along with his top picks for other events on the card. Before the main event, Blake has his eye on a couple of earlier races, starting with the William Hill Handicap Hurdle at 13:20. He's drawn to KAKA'S COUSIN, a relatively unexposed six-year-old trained by Jonjo and AJ O'Neill, who has shown promise with two wins from four starts over hurdles. His recent performance in a competitive novices' handicap hurdle at Sandown was particularly impressive, and the step up in distance for this race could work in his favor, especially given his light weight. Another highly competitive event is the William Hill Handicap Chase at 14:30, where CRUZ CONTROL, trained by Tom Lacey, could be on track for his third consecutive win. Having won the race in 2024 and 2025, he's looking fresh and ready to repeat his success, with a generous 3lb drop from the handicapper and his team in top form. Finally, all attention turns to the Randox Grand National at 16:00, one of the world's greatest sporting spectacles. Blake has analyzed each runner in detail on the At The Races YouTube channel, but here he provides a concise overview of his top four selections for the big race.