Grand National 2022: Commodore, School Boy Hours & Romain De Senam make line-up
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Charlie Deutsch rode Commodore to victory at Cheltenham
Randox Grand National |
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Venue: Aintree Racecourse Date: Saturday, 9 April Time: 17:15 BST |
Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live (also Friday 15:00-16:15); updates on BBC Sport website and app |
Commodore, School Boy Hours and Romain De Senam have taken the final spots in Saturday's Grand National after three late withdrawals.
Easysland, Phoenix Way and Lord Du Mesnil were pulled out before Friday's 13:00 BST deadline for reserves.
Phoenix Way, trained by Harry Fry, and Jonjo O'Neill's Easysland are both owned by JP McManus, who also has School Boy Hours (Noel Meade).
Lord Du Mesnil was withdrawn by trainer Richard Hobson.
Not seen since winning at Cheltenham back in December, Commodore will race as number 33, directly filling the slot left by Phoenix Way, who is out with a temperature.
Easysland failed a late fitness test, so School Boy Hours will be number three under jockey Sean Flanagan.
Romain De Senam was due to run in Friday's Topham Chase but will be number 17 in the National after Lord Du Mesnil was taken out on account of the ground conditions.
A total of 40 runners will line up, with top weight Minella Times again ridden by Rachael Blackmore after she made history with the horse last year as the first female jockey to win.
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