Tricky leads National market

Paul Nicholls’ Tricky Trickster remains at the head of the ante-post betting for the John Smith’s Grand National following the publication of the weights.

The Aintree spectacular is one of the few big prizes in the National Hunt game still to elude the champion trainer but Aon Chase winner Tricky Trickster appears to have leading claims with 11st 4lb on his back.