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Of course the picture will change utterly if the skies open and if it does, then Wylde Hide must have an outstanding chance of giving the Irish their first success in this for 22 years.

The horse is perfectly capable of acting on a faster surface but slows the others down and not him. If that's the case then Wylde Hide will be something to bet on but in the interests of value, Dextra Dove is selected to spring a Grand National surprise.

Dextra Dove's jockey, Chris Maude, has an excellent record over the big fences but he can feel even extra confident going into the race after riding the brilliant champion hurdler Make A Stand to victory in the Martell Aintree Hurdle.

Martin Pipe's horse graduated from outstanding novice to being the best around with a sparkling all-the-way success at Cheltenham.