33-1 shot Rule The World wins 169th National
Ridden by David Mullins, 19, and trained by Mouse Morris
2nd: The Last Samuri 8-1; 3rd: Vic's Canvas 100-1; 4th: Gilgamboa 28-1
16 finishers, all 39 horses return safely
James Reveley was thrilled to have ridden an Aintree winner on Maggio after coming in as a late replacement for the injured Brian Hughes.
"It was a horrible fall for Brian and I hope he has a speedy recovery. I rode the horse an long time ago and it was nice to get back on him.
"It was easy for him. He loved the ground and jumped like a buck but the ground is heavy out there."
Handicap Chase
Image source, Rex FeaturesThat would have been jockey Brian Hughes' ride, but after his heavy fall in the first race of the day, it is James Reveley who picks a 50-1 winner.
Maggio made a mockey of those odds storming clear for trainer Patrick Griffin.
There were plenty of runners pulling up early however after thinking better of a vain chase on soft ground.
Handicap Chase
1. Maggio 50-1
2. Virak 12-1
3. Al Co 14-1
Image source, Rex FeaturesHandicap Chase
Coologue heads backwards as if on a bungee cord. Cloudy Too and Virak contesting with Maggio.
Handicap Chase
All the riders are spattered with Aintree dirt as they make their way over the eighth from home.
Still Coologue from Virak at the front of the field.
Handicap Chase
Still Coologue at the front with Virak - carrying top weight - in second.
Handicap Chase
And we are away.
Coologue is leading.
Band Of Blood and Thomas Brown set off at the top of the market. Knock House is dwadling at the back of the pack.
Handicap Chase
The recent rain might not be to the liking of Sir Des Champs in the biggie, but Nina Carberry could be climbing aboard a live one in the next.
Knock House, saddled by former Southampton and England footballer Mick Channon, is among the leading prospects in the Handicap Chase.
Nina Carberry admits she has never sat on her Grand National mount Sir Des Champs before.
"I've only watched him on television before," she tells Channel 4 Racing.
She also got some advice from AP McCoy, who rode the horse when he finished second to Bob's Worth in the 2013 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
"Hang onto him - he won't want to be at the front too long," says the 20-time champion jockey.
Image source, Getty ImagesRight on cue.
The going has shifted to Soft on all courses.
Goonyella is another who will be pleased to see that.
Image source, Rex FeaturesWho in the Grand National field might benefit from today's wet weather?
Well Kruzhlinin - a strong jumper, a good stayer, who likes a left-handed track - has shortened to 33-1 from 40-1.
It is going to be a slog out there. Might Richard Johnson guide him through the muck to victory?
Patrick Mullins
Image source, Rex FeaturesThe last amateur to win the Grand National was Marcus Armytage who romped home aboard Mr Frisk in 1990.
Patrick Mullins - riding for his Irish champion trainer father Willie - is gunning to be the next.
He takes the reins of On His Own who is currently around 40-1 in the betting.
Sam Waley-Cohen, on Black Thunder, and Katie Walsh, on Ballycasey, are also from the unpaid ranks.
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport
Many horses for the big race are stabled in a special block about 100 yards behind the Aintree weighing room. There's quite a roll of honour.
Image source, BBC Sport
Image source, BBC SportStill yet to decide who you're backing in today's big race?
Fear not, here is our Grand National Pinstickers' Guide to all the runners and riders.
From Number 1 Many Clouds, through to Number 40 The Romford Pele, our man Frank Keogh takes you through them all.
Our reporter Luke Harvey needs to be on TV and 5 live at the same time.
It was a little end-of-days out there for a short while.
The downpours of rain/hail/frogs have finished for now I am pleased to report.
Thistlecrack's trainer Colin Tizzard tells Channel 4 Racing: "Going down to the second last, he almost bolted but he never came off the bridle.
"You've seen what he has done and it is nice to watch. He goes as fast as you like for as long as you like.
"Last year, we went from here to the Punchestown Festival and there is no reason why he can't run there again, Why would you want to turn him out now?"
Image source, GettyThistlecrack after winning the World Hurdle at Cheltenham
A thumping victory. Thistlecrack led from first to last - it was more time trial than a race.
A hiccup over the second-last, but he recovered and poured more gas on to make sure of his win.
Liverpool Stayers' Hurdle
1. Thistlecrack 1-4 (Tom Scudamore)
2. Shaneshill 8-1 (Paul Townend)
3. Prince Of Scars 10-1 (Bryan Cooper)
6 ran
Liverpool Stayers' Hurdle
Thistlecrack is pulling away, the rest are toiling in vain as he clears the last.