About this programme

Clare Balding is at Aintree to introduce live coverage of the 164th staging of the world's most famous steeplechase, the 4.15 John Smith's Grand National Chase (4m 4f). Plus, coverage of all the races leading up to today's main event: the 1.45 John Smith's Mersey Novices' Hurdle (2m 4f), 2.15 John Smith's Maghull Novices' Chase (2m), 2.50 John Smith's Aintree Hurdle (2m 4f) and the 3.25 John Smith's Handicap Chase (3m 1f). Rishi Persad, Richard Dunwoody, Mick Fitzgerald, Richard Pitman, Suzi Perry, John Parrott and Gary Wiltshire are among the analysts, with the commentary provided by Jim McGrath, Ian Bartlett and Darren Owen.