QUITO DE LA ROQUE Perhaps not the force he was but clear chance on best form. Fair fifth in Punchestown's Grand National trial. ***
COLBERT STATION Strong stayer but has been running over much shorter trips without success. Unseated McCoy at Chair a year ago. **
WALKON Enjoyed these fences when second in Topham (2m 5f) last year; Pulled up in Scottish National only attempt at this sort of trip.**
BALTHAZAR KING Tough and consistent. Superb jumper and having excellent season. Well beaten 15th after making much of running a year ago.**
WAYWARD PRINCE In and out performer but capable of decent form. Prefers good ground and has never fallen***
MR MOONSHINE Pulled up in 2013 race but showed good attitude when 3rd over the fences (3m 2f) in December. Has been trained for race since.****
TEAFORTHREE Solid jumper and fine effort to be 3rd a year ago. Has done nothing wrong since. ****
ACROSS THE BAY Stays well but has shown best form with plenty of give in the ground.**
DOUBLE SEVEN Improved markedly through the summer and been kept off track during wet winter as he needs decent ground. Promising return at Leopardstown.***
BATTLE GROUP Had good form on Mildmay course here, but has had his problems this season.***
BUCKERS BRIDGE Good effort when 3rd to Gold Cup second On His Own last time and looks to be on upgrade. ***
LION NA BEARNAI Won 2012 Irish National; inconsistent but capable and sure to stay. **
PRINCE DE BEAUCHENE Fair performer on his day but below best so far this season. **
MONBEG DUDE Looked every inch a National horse when winning at Cheltenham in December. Previous jumping problems appear behind him. ***
BIG SHU Strong stayer and sound jumper. Won over 4m 1f at Punchestown. ****
BURTON PORT Well treated on old form and showed signs of revival at Newbury last time. ****
OUR FATHER Well below best on recent appearances; has worn tongue tie and been tried in blinkers to no avail. ***
MOUNTAINOUS Brave winner of Welsh Grand National over Christmas and has never fallen. Best in mud. ***
THE RAINBOW HUNTER Stays well and recorded career-high at Doncaster last time. Unseated rider 8th in 2013, the only blemish on record. ***
VINTAGE STAR Has progressed since creditable sixth in Welsh National. Disappointingly made early exit at Cheltenham Festival last time. ***
CHANCE DU ROY Form figures over these fences read 129F. Game winner over 3m2f here in December. ***
HAWKES POINT Beaten head in Welsh National. Jumped indifferently next time. Not harshly-treated. ***
KRUZHLININ Consistent and a solid jumper. Stamina an unknown. ***
PINEAU DE RE Versatile. Went down fighting over hurdles at Cheltenham Festival. Fell 8th on previous attempt at these fences. ****
GOLAN WAY One-time smart performer. Had problems but easy winner of hunterchase on latest start. *
TWIRLING MAGNET Jumped disappointingly at Cheltenham last time. Had previously look progressive. Promises to stay. ***
VESPER BELL Fell first on only previous visit here. Stays well and acts on any ground. **
THE PACKAGE 14/1 chance when unseated rider 19th here in 2010; problems since but ran really well at Cheltenham Festival. ***
RAZ DE MAREE Fair staying chaser in Ireland but has not won for a while and wore blinkers last time. *
ROSE OF THE MOON Got round in own time when 10th over these fences in December.Fine effort to win at Wetherby last time. ***
SHAKALAKABOOMBOOM Has got round both times he has attempted these fences but has shown little sparkle lately. *
ALVARADO Likes a test of stamina and good ground. Runs well fresh. Has shown signs of temperament. ***
LAST TIME D'ALBAIN Close 3rd over these fences in Topham a year ago; stays 3m. **
SWING BILL 13 10-01 6th a year agao and has great record over these fences, only failing to finish once in 6 outings. ***
ONE IN A MILAN Good 3rd in Midlands National last season and 4th in this year's Welsh National; loves mud **
Reserve
GOONYELLA Consistent stayer who goes well in mud; creditable 8th in Welsh National in December. **
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