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Packed with loads of interviews, features, stats and all you need for the 175th running of the world's greatest steeplechase and the three-day meeting at Aintree Racecourse on April 13-15.
For only £3 it will be available to purchase in most supermarkets, high street retailers and independent newsagents from Wednesday, April 5.
You can also order a copy now from our online shop, just click here.
There are features on some of the leading contenders including last year's winner Noble Yeats with his trainer Emmet Mullins, winning rider Sam Waley-Cohen and his new jockey Sean Bowen.
There are interviews with trainer Lucinda Russell on favourite Corach Rambler’s chance at Aintree; jockey Rachael Blackmore on creating history and looking for more; Liverpool-born owner Jim Beaumont 10 years on from his first win and his hopes for Roi Mage this time as well as Dan Skelton, Shark Hanlon, Jessica Harrington, Donald McCain and some of the other Irish challengers eyeing more Grand National glory.
Harry Cobden says winning Cheltenham ride on Il Ridoto did not deserve ban
Racing reporter Chris Wright also picks his top 10 horses who may triumph in the big race.
Jockey Barry Geraghty recalls his famous wins on Monty's Pass 20 years on, there's a look back at the void National of 1993 with former champion jockey Peter Scudamore and a special tribute to legendary triple hero Red Rum on the 50th anniversary of his first victory in 1973. Alongside a feature on Sergeant Murphy's win on the 100th anniversary.
There are also features with Aintree's clerk of course Sulekha Varma, Grand National handicapper Martin Greenwood and much more.
Plus there is a guide to the horses, jockeys, colours and form for all this year's Grand National runners and to Aintree Racecourse itself plus all the stats and facts on the big race.