The big betting race at Haydock on Saturday, 19 February, is the extended 3m 4f Grade 3 Grand National Trial (2:40). An official prep for the world’s most famous steeplechase at Aintree, plenty of hopefuls want to show their well-being. There are 11 runners this, but which do SportsLens experts fancy? Read their Grand National Trial tips and predictions to find out.
An official ratings band of 138-149 produced nine of the last 12 winners. There is also no substitute for experience of Haydock, and the best betting sites are well aware of that.