Expert Grand National Predictions: Kevin Blake's Top Picks

The highly anticipated Grand National day has finally arrived, and Kevin Blake is sharing his expert predictions for the top four finishers in the renowned Aintree race, along with his top two betting picks from the rest of the card. Before the main event, there are a few other races that have caught Kevin's attention, starting with the William Hill Handicap Hurdle at 13:20. Instead of focusing on the favorites, Kevin is looking at an underdog, KAKA'S COUSIN, trained by Jonjo & AJ O'Neill. This six-year-old has shown great promise, winning two out of four hurdle starts, and his last performance in a competitive novices' handicap hurdle at Sandown was particularly impressive. The increased distance in this race is expected to suit him well, and with a light weight, he could perform exceptionally well at a reasonable price. Another competitive handicap chase is the William Hill Handicap Chase at 14:30, where CRUZ CONTROL, trained by Tom Lacey, could achieve a hat-trick of wins. Having won this race in 2024 and 2025, he is well-positioned to repeat his success, especially considering his connections are following a similar strategy to last year's win. With a 3lb drop in his handicap rating after two moderate runs, he is now only 1lb higher than his previous winning mark. Given Tom Lacey's team is in excellent form, CRUZ CONTROL has a strong chance of winning. Finally, the Randox Grand National at 16:00 is the main event, and Kevin has analyzed each runner in a video on the At The Races YouTube channel. Here, he will provide a concise overview of his top four picks for the Grand National.