Expert Tips for Grand National Glory: Imperial Saint and Johnnywho Lead the Charge

The highly anticipated Grand National is just around the corner, and the Weekend Winners team is back to share their top selections for the prestigious event. A maximum field of 34 runners is set to compete, with last year's winner I Am Maximus leading the betting alongside Coral Gold Cup winner Panic Attack, Grangeclare West, and JP McManus' trio of Jagwar, Johnnywho, and Iroko. Imperial Saint is a top pick to win the Grand National, boasting impressive course form on the Mildmay course and a competitive handicap win at the meeting last year. He appears to be crying out for a marathon trip and is currently overpriced. Johnnywho, the Ultima winner at the Cheltenham Festival, is another strong contender, with winners of that race having a great record in the Grand National. The addition of cheekpieces has sharpened him up, and he ran an impressive race in the Grand Sefton over the National fences. Iroko, who ran with credit in last year's Grand National, is also a top pick to fill the frame. Despite a disappointing performance in the Ultima at Cheltenham, he has run well this year, winning at Ascot, and the wind operation has helped him significantly. Eight key trends have been identified to help find the winner of the National, with Johnnywho perfectly fitting the profile and ticking plenty of boxes. Final Orders is the second selection, with the perfect rating, weight, and a recent win. He has been seen to win at Cheltenham in the Cross Country and is expected to be prominent without leading. Spanish Harlem, despite pulling up last time, is a massive price and could outrun his odds, making him a great value pick. Monty's Star, with a great record in recent times and a nice mark, is also a top selection. Oscar's Brother, trained by Connor King and owned by JP McManus, is a potential dark horse, having shown improvement in all his starts and a good run at Cheltenham. Captain Cody, who won the Scottish National, looks like he should relish the trip and has been targeted for this race. Other notable runners include Favori De Champdou and Perceval Legallois. For more expert analysis and the full Weekend Winners discussion, visit the At The Races YouTube channel.