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I'm looking for a wee bit of help here...

Firstly, I know next to nothing about horse racing but...

I'm trying to determine a way of 'picking' a Grand National winner and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction as to what trends, quirks and form to look out for.

For example, I read that 4 of the last 5 winners have been Irish, therefore should i be looking at the Irish providing the winner again?

Also is there a trend in the age or weights of winners?

What about recent form, either at the National previously or in recent races.

Favourites. How often have they won?

Etc. etc.

It is just a bit of fun but it could chuck out the winner at the other end of the system?

Any suggestions folks?