Mr Incredible can become the superhero of the Randox Grand National at Aintree.
The eight-year-old was unlucky in the world’s greatest steeplechase last year when his tack snapped and he unseated Brian Hayes. The pair are back and at around 12-1 are a sporting punt to win the famous old race. Mr Incredible has been called a few names as he can be a bit of a monkey and is one of seven runners trained by Willie Mullins.
He is ridden by Hayes – the partner of the brilliant Rachael Blackmore. The latter has a good chance herself on former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Minella Indo but fellow Irish raiders Mahler Mission and Panda Boy are tipped to finish in a place.
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Last year’s winner Corach Rambler has 13lb more to carry but has a serious chance of retaining his crown for Lucinda Russell.
PINSTICKERS’ GUIDE TO THE 2024 GRAND NATIONAL
1 NOBLE YEATS
Lumping top weight won’t be easy but the 2022 winner loves it here. Having Harry Cobden on board won’t harm his chances.
2 NASSALAM
Welsh National win in a bog suggests this test will suit. Wants it as testing as possible so any drying of the ground is a negative.
3 COKO BEACH
Becher runner-up who ran too freely last year. Will be ridden more patiently this time and could plug on for a place.
4 CAPODANNO
Classy performer but pulled up last year and has to prove he stays the trip. If he does, he can be given an each-way chance.
5 I AM MAXIMUS
Last year’s Irish National winner is not the most straightforward but has ability to win if taking to this test. Paul Townend rides.
6 MINELLA INDO
The 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero has the class. Positive signs that he retains plenty of ability. Rachael Blackmore up.
7 CORACH RAMBLER
Last year’s winner is hard to ignore. He is 13lb higher than 2023 and would prefer better ground. Certain to be in the mix.
8 JANIDIL
Impossible to make a case for given the lack of any recent worthwhile form. Looks to be making up the numbers.
9 STATTLER
Has some class and has had a light campaign in preparation for this. Patrick Mullins on board and looks overpriced.
10 MAHLER MISSION
Not seen since a gallant second in the Coral Gold Cup in December. Trained for the race, goes well fresh. Serious chance.
11 DELTA WORK
Classy chaser who was going well when he unseated at the 21st fence last year. Third in 2022. Big player.
12 FOXY JACKS
Solid stayer but not the most fluent of jumpers and that is one thing you really need to be able to do round here.
13 GALVIN
Another top class beast who has competed at the highest level. On the downgrade but capable of a huge run off a nice weight.
14 FAROUK D’ALENE
Solid stayer but not the most fluent of jumpers and that is one thing you really need to be able to do round here.
15 ELDORADO ALLEN
A solid handicapper who may not have the stamina for this marathon trip. Would prefer it drier. Small each-way chance.
16 AIN’T THAT A SHAME
Amateur David Maxwell bought this horse so he could ride in the race. Tailed off last year and would be a shock winner.
17 VANILLIER
Chased home Corach Rambler last year and clear chance today from only 4lb higher. Given quiet prep by shrewd connections.
18 MR INCREDIBLE
Cruising along when his tack broke after the 24th last year. Big prep run at Uttoxeter. Will stay and like the ground.
19 RUN WILD FRED (NON-RUNNER)
Fell in race two years ago when well supported and his recent form figures are uninspiring although he does have ability.
20 LATENIGHTPASS
Gina Andrews should get a big thrill on this talented horse who has jumped round these fences twice. Each-way chance.
21 MINELLA CROONER
A big outsider for Gordon Elliott although he had some decent form as a younger horse. It’s a long time since he showed it.
22 ADAMANTLY CHOSEN
One of the youngest horses in the race at seven years old and among the more unexposed runners. Interesting.
23 MAC TOTTIE
Has won over the famous fences twice but has never been anywhere near this far before and it’s far from certain to suit.
24 CHEMICAL ENERGY
Claims on his second in last year’s National Hunt Chase although hasn’t done a lot since and would prefer better ground.
25 LIMERICK LACE
Cheltenham Festival winner over 2m 4f. She has won over further but stamina doubts. If she stays she has a great chance.
26 MEETINGOFTHEWATERS
Unexposed and has nice profile. The one for money all week – although Mark Walsh has deserted him. Obvious chance.
27 THE GOFFER
Decent efforts in the last two runnings of the Ultima and could go well if taking to this test. Not the worst long shot you’ll see.
28 ROI MAGE
Ran well to finish seventh last year but faded late on and it will be more of a stamina test this time in the conditions.
29 GLENGOULY
On paper, the least likely of the Willie Mullins brigade to win and has failed to complete a couple of times. But then who knows?
30 GALIA DES LITEAUX
Has a touch of class and a nice racing weight. Yard is in great form and this talented mare could outrun her odds.
31 PANDA BOY
Interesting runner from a canny trainer who has been well backed. Had a quiet prep and should be staying on at the end.
32 EKLAT DE RIRE
Runs for Grand National-winning yard of Henry de Bromhead but pulled up last time and unlikely to be giving the trainer another.
33 CHAMBARD (NON-RUNNER)
Won Becher Chase with today’s pilot Lucy Turner on board but has struggled since and hard to see that changing here.
34 KITTY’S LIGHT
Would be a popular winner but needs the ground to dry out. He will be staying on when others have cried enough.
HEAVEY’S SIX APPEAL
Mr Incredible
Mahler Mission
Corach Rambler
Panda Boy
Minella Indo
Latenightpass
