MY WILL TO WIN 2009 GRAND NATIONAL

This year's Grand National will be no different than the past and the quality of the field is exemplary. Conditions and final declarations will play a major part in deciding who to back, but there are significant pointers already, not least Paul Nicholls' claim that his principal charge My Will is in "great shape and we have had this race in mind for 18 months" while he also adds "He jumps and travels and has a touch of class." A ringing endorsement for the current favourite that is probably giving most an ear ache. However, since 1982 there have only been 4 winning outright favourites of the race. Funnily enough, they all returned a starting price of 7/1. Last year's joint-fav Comply or Die was also sent off at the same SP. Many people use peculiar logic to pick a winner, so deciding to back My Will if he touches sevens is as good as any.With the removal of last year's runner up King John's Castle (wouldn't have won anyway as only two greys have ever won the race), the gambled on War of Attrition's claims have significantly improved. Irish punters have backed the 2006 Gold Cup winner to land the spoils in Liverpool on the 5th of April and his trainer Mouse Morris is one of the shrewdest trainers in the business. He has bags of stamina but will need to stay out of trouble, like the rest of them. He's a strong each way claim given the confidence behind him. Apart from Hedgehunter in 2005, no horse since 1984 has carried more than 11 stone to victory. Michael O'Leary's 10 year old gelding, even after the final declaration stage will certainly carry over 11 stone. Rambling Minster has proven stamina over long distances and has won well most recently at Cheltenham in January where he powered up the famous Prestbury Park hill. The 11 year old would like good ground and as long as Mother Nature doesn't saturate the course the Keith Reveley trained horse has big chance.Paddy Power has a very-thoughtful non-runner no-bet clause available on all of its Grand National ante-post bets. If you select a horse in the next few days and they don't run, you'll receive your stake back. Just another example on why it's such a good idea to wager with Paddy Power.#1. Betfair bonus £25 Free Bet. Go to get your Betfair free bet now!#2. Paddypower bonus £20 Free Bet. Get your bonus now!#4. Stan James bonus £50 Free Bet. Click here!