Trainer Ferdy Murphy is keeping his fingers crossed for a dry spell of weather as he prepares Divers for a return to the scene of his greatest triumph.

Owner Graham Wylie has confirmed John Smith’s Grand National gamble On His Own is set for an imminent return to action.

The Cork-born jockey who broke his leg in last Saturday’s action-packed Grand National has described as ‘rubbish’ the suggestion the race is too dangerous.

David Pipe feels ante-post favourite Junior has “enough weight” in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on April 14.

I JUST want to have a word about the Aintree Grand National because there has been some negative coverage even though there shouldn’t be after another wonderful renewal.

GRAND National-winning jockey Robbie Power believes the bookmakers have got it wrong regarding his mount Killyglen in Saturday’s John Smith’s sponsored spectacular at Aintree.

Midnight Chase and Synchronised are the most notable absentees following the confirmation stage for the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Hello Bud was a gallant winner for the father and son team of Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies in an eventful race for the totesport.com Becher Handicap Chase over the Grand National fences at Aintree.

Notre Pere will attempt to defy the steadier of 11st 12lb in Sunday’s totesport.com Becher Chase at Aintree.

Past winners Mon Mome (2009) and Comply Or Die (2008) are among a maximum field of 40 declared for the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Paul Nicholls is confident the testing conditions at Haydock tomorrow will not be a problem for Kauto Star when he makes his eagerly-anticipated return in the Betfair Chase.

Dessie Hughes is gearing Black Apalachi's campaign around a second attempt at the John Smith's Grand National.

Charlie Swan has high hopes for his first runner in the John Smith’s Grand National when Offshore Account takes his chance at Aintree tomorrow.

Denis O’Regan hopes to make it third-time lucky in the John Smith’s Grand National when he rides Black Apalachi in the Aintree marathon on April 4.

TIMMY Murphy admits he has played safe in choosing Comply Or Die over Vodka Bleu as his mount in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree tomorrow.

Timmy Murphy admits he has played safe in choosing Comply Or Die over Vodka Bleu as his mount in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Trainer Richard Phillips hopes recent recruit Pak Jack can make it third-time lucky over the Grand National fences when he lines-up for the totesport.com Becher Chase on Sunday.

PAT HUGHES has reported Point Barrow to be in top shape after his recent exertions as money continues to pour in for the John Smith’s Grand National hope.

Jonjo O’Neill has revealed John Smith’s Grand National regular Clan Royal will have a new partner when he has one last attempt at the Aintree spectacular.

Paddy Brennan insists he would not swap his John Smith’s Grand National mount Bewleys Berry for any other runner in the Aintree showpiece.

Nick Williams is hoping Graham Lee will be available to partner Philson Run in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree.

Munster National winner Pearly Jack is likely to have a spin over hurdles this weekend before bidding for more high-profile glory in the totesport.com Becher Chase at Aintree on November 19.

CLAN ROYAL is set to make his seasonal reappearance in the bet365 Handicap Hurdle at Wetherby tomorrow.

Garvivonnian is set to try for back-to-back victories in the Becher Chase at Aintree in November after his disappointing run in the John Smith’s Grand National.

Last year’s John Smith’s Grand National hero Hedgehunter tops 84 horses left in Saturday’s Aintree feature at the five-day stage.

TED WALSH believes it will take something special for his Grand National duo to lower the colours of last year’s winner Hedgehunter, the mount of his son Ruby.

Ferdy Murphy believes outsider Haut De Gamme is a “massive price” for the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week.

Paul Nicholls has a powerful 10-strong team entered in the John Smith’s Grand National as he continues his quest for his first trainers’ championship.

Aintree legend Ginger McCain could be represented in both races over the Grand National fences on Sunday.

Willie Mullins believes the Betfred Gold Cup might come “a bit quick” for Hedgehunter after the nine-year-old’s brilliant victory in the John Smith’s Grand National on Saturday.

AMBERLEIGH HOUSE could only finish ninth in the jmc.it Handicap Hurdle at Haydock Park yesterday on his first outing since his memorable Martell Grand National success in April.

THE Martell Grand National could literally be a race in a million in less than five years’ time.