Grand National Entries 2009
123 horses were entered for the 2009 Grand National yesterday and the Aintree field looks set to include a host of top class horses.
Gold Cup winners Denman and War of Attrition have been entered, along with recent Lexus Chase winner Exotic Dancer and Paddy Power Gold Cup hero Imperial Commander.
Last year’s Grand National winner Comply Or Die is back to defend his crown along with the second and third from last year’s race, King Johns Castle and Snowy Morning, both of whom had previously been suggested as doubtful runners by their connections. King Johns Castle had looked to be out for the season but has reportedly responded well to treatment and is now back on course for Aintree.
A total of 123 horses have been entered which is a surprisingly low total considering there were 150 at this stage last year.
Further dates for your Grand National diaries are as follows:
Weights Revealed: Tuesday 10th FebruaryFirst Forfeit Stage: Tuesday 24th February
Second Forfeit Stage: Tuesday 17th March
Five/six day confirmation stage: Monday 30th March
Final Declarations: Thursday 2nd April
2009 Grand National: Saturday 4th April
This post has 6 comments
#1
January 30th, 2009 13:27
Biggest surprise omission is Mr Pointment. Touted by many but without an entry. Ante post favourite at one point last year.
#2
February 5th, 2009 13:18
Realisticaly does anyone think Denman and War of Attrition will actually run in the national
#3
February 12th, 2009 22:00
Golden Flight to win it this year
50/1 !!
Will be shorter on the day !
#4
February 28th, 2009 12:26
was any grand nationals ever run in March ?? I have a bet with my husband who say they are only ever run in April……..does any one know, try to google but impossible, unless anyone knows of a site with actual full dates and not just the years
#5
March 12th, 2009 17:58
rambling minster,garde champetre and darkness,nomore 2b said.GAZ
#6
April 1st, 2009 12:07
When Rough Quest won in ’96 the race was run on the last Saturday in March.
As for this year, seeing as Kilbeggan Blade beat him at Sandown in December conceding him weight, Rambling Minster is shocking value in comparison for the big race carrying 2lbs more than KB this time