Grand National 2013

Today sees the World's Greatest Steeplechase' take place at Aintree. At 4.15pm live on Channel 4.

40 runners go to post and it is as wide open as always.

I like the look of Cappa Bleu (4th last year) and Chicago Grey both around the 12/1 mark. If anyone has any better suggestions for the race please do not keep them to yourselves

What's going on with horse names these days? BECAUSEICOULDNTSEE and FORPADYDEPLASTERER among the runners? Anyway I've been told that Imperial Commander is the best value bet for the race.

I backed Seabass last year and I've risked a fiver on it again today, I also like Balthazer King at around 16/1 under Richard Johnson, as the drying firmer ground will help his cause.

And the best news was that all 40 horses got round the course without injury.

Good occasion as ever, although I wasn't too impressed with Channel 4's coverage.