2009 Grand National participants announced

28 January 2009 saw the announcement of the first wave of horses are included in the 2009 Aintree Grand National. Despite a number of trainers and owners have recently been concerned by the cost of horse racing in this economic climate, a bumper 123 horses are entered for the big race.

? It's really a positive outcome for this year's race, "said Paul Eddison of www.grand-national.me.uk. We expected more conservative, given the cost, but of course the prestige of the race and the record jackpot offers this year, it is more acceptable to trainers and owners.

Many horses are registered each year at this time and as part of the net number of months, the number will be about skin. 40 participants, although some varieties have started with less.

One of the most remarkable of how the figures will be reduced by the announcement of weight for horses, to be held on 10 February 2009.

? Although the objective of this level is the playing field, I can not help thinking that some of the most famous horses such as Denman, will eventually bear the burden so heavy that their chances of winning will be seriously compromised " said Paul Eddison.

? You must not forget that the Hedge Hunter became the first winner since Corbiere transfer to victory on 11 if the powers that go over with the weight of the will to comply or Die (2008 winner) or King John's Castle ( 2008 runner-up) we can for a very interesting race. "

For those who study the form, the weight attached to each of these horses have a significant impact given the parameters of the Grand National winners of the line to victory. He is one of the most important race in the big game, and no doubt be discussed in detail when they are announced next week.

The current list of participants from a wide and varied range of countries, including Britain, Ireland, France, Germany, New Zealand and the United States. No wonder the Irish in 62 horses are registered, representing nearly half of the subscribers, that is why, in the past, the Irish horses have done so well? the more you type, the greater the chances of one of them to win!

Somewhat surprisingly, almost 25% of horses, 33 of them are french, which is a fairly large contingent from the beginning of the selection process. Traditionally, the French do not have the horses faired very well in the Grand National and the last 10 years, at best, finished in fifth place, but with so many of this year, we see an increase in overall performance .
Of course, this depends entirely on which of them the starting line-up, the weights are given and the jockeys who ride in the day.

In general, the list of newcomers not to hold too many surprises, good variety of countries represented, a few dark horses (excuse the pun!) In the mixture, and one or two holes in the coming months .

It is already clear the horses look as strong, but we have seen in recent years, anything can happen during the Grand National. You can study and the best trainers, jockeys and stables, but you can not factor of luck, and sometimes that's all you need on your side!