Grand National Time: Find out when the Aintree showpiece will take place

It's one of the highlights of the sporting calendar, as the Grand National attracts a huge crowd both at Aintree racecourse and people watching at home on television, and the 2022 running of the world's greatest steeplechase will takes place on Saturday 9th April at 17:15...

With the 3pm football kick-offs well and truly complete, all eyes can head to Merseyside as 40 horses and jockeys will head to the 4m 2f 74y start to do battle over 30 fences, and only one horse and rider can prevail and win the Grand National.

It's sure to be a hugely competitive renewal, with a plethora of runners fancying their chances of landing the coveted prize, while in recent times there have been some big-priced outsiders pass the post first, so all 40 will have a chance of etching their name on the roll of honour.

Cheltenham Festival winner Delta Work and last year's third placed finisher Any Second Now are two of the prominent figures in the betting, while last year's winner Minella Times will aim to hand Rachael Blackmore back-to-back wins in the race. There's a strong Irish contingent towards the head of the market and Escaria Ten is another that has to be given the utmost respect for what should be a terrific spectacle.

So, make sure that you are able to sit down and watch the 2022 Grand National at Aintree at 17:15 on Saturday evening, and you will witness one of the finest things to take place in British sport.