THE Grand National is nearly here and excitement is building more and more for the Aintree showpiece.
All eyes will be last year's champion Rachael Blackmore, who powered to victory on 11-1 Minella Times.
Blackmore, 32, followed up the triumph with success in the prestigious Gold Cup on A Plus Tard last month.
The Irish ace became the first female jockey to win the Grand National with her historic victory last year.
Blackmore said after her win: "I don't feel male or female right now. I don't even feel human."
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What horse is Rachael Blackmore riding at the Grand National 2022?
It has been confirmed that Rachael Blackmore will again be riding Minella Times at this year's Grand National.
Though Minella Times is not showing the form from last year going into the Aintree showpiece.
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The runners and riders will be declared on Thursday, April 7.
Keep your eyes peeled on the mares' bumper at 5.15 on Thursday though, exactly 48 hours before the big one.
Blackmore has been booked to ride the exciting Lady Excalibur for trainer Alan Jones.
He reckons Blackmore will suit his horse perfectly, with the duo currently priced up at around 20-1 to win.
Grand National 2022: Start, date and TV channel
The Grand National at Aintree will take place on Saturday, April 9.
The big race is off at 5.15pm.
ITV 1 and Racing TV will be showing the big race.
Grand National 2022 tips
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Sun Racing will be covering Grand National news, odds updates and analysis in the run-up to the race on Saturday April 9.
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Grand National winners – last five runnings
2021 – Minella Times (Trainer: Henry de Bromhead. Jockey: Rachael Blackmore)
2019 – Tiger Roll (Trainer: Gordon Elliott. Jockey: Davy Russell)
2018 – Tiger Roll (Trainer: Gordon Elliott. Jockey: Davy Russell)
2017 – One For Arthur (Trainer: Lucinda Russell. Jockey: Derek Fox)
2016 – Rule The World (Trainer: Mouse Morris. Jockey: David Mullins)
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