Kevin Blake's Expert Grand National Predictions

The Grand National has finally arrived, and Kevin Blake is sharing his top four predicted finishers for the iconic Aintree event, along with his top bets for other races on the card. Before the main event, Blake has his eye on a couple of other races, starting with the William Hill Handicap Hurdle at 13:20. He's drawn to KAKA'S COUSIN, a relatively unexposed contender trained by Jonjo and 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 could be a dark horse at a favorable price. Another competitive handicap chase is the William Hill Handicap Chase at 14:30, where CRUZ CONTROL, trained by Tom Lacey, could make it three consecutive wins. After a 100-day break, his connections seem to be repeating last year's successful strategy, and with Lacey's team in top form, CRUZ CONTROL has a solid chance. Finally, it's time for the Randox Grand National at 16:00, one of the world's greatest sporting spectacles. While much has changed over the years, the excitement remains. Blake has analyzed each runner in a video on the At The Races YouTube channel, but here, he'll keep it concise and share his top four picks for the big race.