Runners for the 2017 Randox Health Grand National


The Last Samuri heads the weights for the 2017 renewal of the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Doctor Harper, previously 41st on the list, creeps in at the foot of the field as the 40th and last runner (there are four reserves which will replace any non-runners declared before 1pm on Friday) to give trainer David Pipe another string to his bow.

The nine-year-old carries the same colours as Pipe's 2008 Aintree hero Comply Or Die and will be joined by stablemates Vieux Lion Rouge, La Vaticane and Ballynagour.

Pendra was the only horse in the top 40 not declared.

The Last Samuri was a gallant runner-up 12 months ago, but faces a tougher task this year off a 12lb higher mark.

Jonjo O'Neill's More Of That is next on the list and is one of three runners for owner JP McManus along with Cause Of Causes and Regal Encore.

The Gigginstown House Stud silks, worn to victory last year by Mouse Morris' Rule The World, will be sported by five runners this year in Roi Des Francs, Wounded Warrior, Measureofmydreams and the Morris pair of Thunder And Roses and Rogue Angel.

A former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner lines up in Lord Windermere while last year's RSA hero Blaklion represents Nigel Twiston-Davies and Noel Fehily.

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls has five representatives as he looks to win a second National.

Saphir Du Rheu, Le Mercurey, Just A Par, Vincente and Wonderful Charm will all take their chances while David Pipe will saddle Vieux Lion Rouge, one of the favourites, Ballynagour, La Vaticane and Doctor Harper,w ho is the last horse to make the cut.

Definitly Red, One For Arthur, Highland Lodge, Pleasant Company and The Young Master are others of note in the maximum field.

Click here for our Grand National Festival guide, including the declared runners for the big race.