Went off as one of the race favourites in 2021 and had a really great race under jockey Mark Walsh. Had to settle for third place but looks set to be back again in 2022.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 99P13- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 9 | TRAINER: T WALSH
Ran straight into the history books in 2021 when winning the Grand National with Rachael Blackmore on board. An incredible race, a superb victory and a one-two for trainer Henry De Bromhead who also saddled the runner up.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 1221- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 8 | TRAINER: H DE BROMHEAD
Winner of the National Hunt Challenge Cup at the Cheltenham Festival in 2021. Run over 3m6f, it was a solid inkling that Glavin had plenty of stamina to challenge for the Grand National 2022.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 11111- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 7 | TRAINER: I FERGUSON
Winner of the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse in 2019, he gave Willie Mullins his first win in the race. He was a firm favourite in 2021 and despite a great race didn’t have it in the tank to challenge Minella Times and finished in 4th place. Will no doubt challenge again in the Grand National 2022.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 2624- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 8 | TRAINER: W MULLINS
Winner of the Coral Welsh National in January 2021, Secret Reprieve was so close to starting the National in April but missed out on a spot and will have to wait until the 2022 Grand National to take his chances.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 22/F11- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 7 | TRAINER: E WILLIAMS
An interesting entry into the odds market considering Castlebawn West hasn’t run since December 2020. It was the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown and he did win it, beating Minella Times so if he gets back on track this season he could be on for the 2022 Grand National.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 14U/31- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 8 | TRAINER: W MULLINS
Winner of the Ladbrokes Trophy Chase in November 2020, Cloth Cap was a very exciting prospect and went off as the 2021 favourite. However, he didn’t finish the race and pulled up at the 28th fence. Will he back in 2022?
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 8/311P- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 9 | TRAINER: J O’NEILL
Was second to Galvin at the Cheltenham Festival but is so lightly chased that he will need some significant experience under his belt if he is to genuinely contend in 2022.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 2112- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 9 | TRAINER: P NICHOLLS
Quite young at just 7-years-old but got his chasing career off to a great start winning two as a novice. Despite his young age, still made it around the Grand National course to finish in 5th place. 2022 could be his year.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 53425- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 7 | TRAINER: D FOSTER
Finished last season witha second place finish in the Irish Grand National but is the kind of horse that does much better on heavy ground so a bit of rain will be needed if he takes his chances in the Grand National 2022.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 55222- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 7 | TRAINER: D FOSTER
Changed trainers in March 2021 and it looks like it paid off as Dingo Dollar won at Newcastle before heading for the Scottish Grand National where he finished in 2nd place under jockey Ryan Mania.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 0P12- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 9 | TRAINER: S THOMSON
Has steadily progressed over the last couple seasons and is turning into a long distance chaser to be reckoned with. Second place in the Midlands Grand National at Uttoxter before winning the Scottish National in April 2021.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 116121- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 8 | TRAINER: L RUSSELL
Very lightly chased with only five runs over fences under his belt. However, despite this he has really stepped up in distance, finishing third in the Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown in April.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 21P13- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 7 | TRAINER: P NICHOLLS
Hard not to think of the Avengers when I see Assemble and with a bit of superhero luck this handy chaser could make his mark at Aintree having already won the Guiness Kerry National in 2021. A longer race but he’s showing potential.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: FF5-F71 | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 7 | TRAINER: J O’BRIEN
Does well at Cheltenham and was 2nd in the National Hunt in 2019 before placing third in the Ultima in 2020. A good chaser in the making and had a good run in the National to finish in 7th place.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 33/257- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 8 | TRAINER: P NOLAN
More commonly seen at the Cheltenham Festival, Santini is best known for his second place finish in the Gold Cup in 2020. Will he pushed out of his comfort zone and get a shot at the 2022 Grand National? Only time will tell.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 2/253P- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 9 | TRAINER: N HENDERSON
With three Gold Cup runs under his belt, including two epic wins, it’s highly unlikely that Al Boum Photo will be taking to the Grand National fences in 2022.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 11/13-2 | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 9 | TRAINER: W. MULLINS
Still a novice and lightly chased so may take his chances at Cheltenham again and leave the Grand National for another year.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 1223P- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 6 | TRAINER: C. TIZZARD
With career earnings topping a million pounds, Native River is still one of the best horses in training. With 20 wins or places from 22 chase starts, if he heads for the 2022 Grand National, he could add another coveted title to his cv.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 1/3143- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 11 | TRAINER: C. TIZZARD
Stunned everybody when he romped home as the 150/1 winner of the Irish Grand National in 2021. Despite this he needs a few more wins under his belt if he wants to secure a place in the Grand National. But who knows, he could shock everybody again!
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 5981-46 | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 9 | TRAINER: D McLOUGHLIN
Surprised everybody by finishing in second place in the Grand National, behind stable mate Minella Times. Went off at odds of 100/1 which gave his each-way backers something to cheer about.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 764U2- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 10 | TRAINER: H DE BROMHEAD
Won the Red Mills Chase in Feb 2020 and headed to Cheltenham the following month for a run in the Gold Cup, finishing in 10th place. Was second in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase last season and ran well in the Grand National until he unseated four fences from home.
NO. | JOCKEY: UNKNOWN | FORM: 25PU- | WEIGHT: UNKNOWN | AGE: 9 | TRAINER: H DE BROMHEAD
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The official ‘Going’ can play a massive part in the outcome of the race.
People will tell you that picking a 2022 Grand National winner is a lottery, they’ll say that on the day any one of the 40 runners could win. In some respects that statement is true, the National remains one of the most open races in the world. In fact, the first-ever winner (1839) was called ‘Lottery’, appropriately enough.
But this belief isn’t borne out by the stats. In fact, by looking down the list of winners over the past 40 years – you can spot patterns that will help narrow the field of runners down to a shortlist of entrants who have the right stuff to triumph at Aintree.
We’ve put together a list of the key traits which many Grand National winners display. Of course, every few years a horse will come along and rip up the form book. So if you want to back a horse on the best horse racing betting sites, then make sure you whittle down your selections to help find a winner.
