Nervous week for Many Clouds’ breeder Aidan Aherne

Many Clouds is on the verge of making history at Aintree, as he aims to become the first horse in over 40 years to win consecutive Grand Nationals.

Set to carry just one pound extra than he shouldered to victory in 2015, the son of Cloudings is primed to put up a bold bid in the Liverpool feature, according to his breeder, Aidan Aherne.

The Corkonian has witnessed his stock clinch big-race success before, but that doesn’t make the nerves any easier.