Celebs put their necks on the line

MARTIN KEOWN

Sportsmail football columnist

SHUTTHEFRONTDOOR I can’t bet against McCoy! He’s a top man and a big Arsenal fan. A win would be a fitting way to end a legendary career.

JAMIE CARRAGHER

Sportsmail football columnist

ROCKY CREEK The Grand National is brilliant for my home city and everyone takes an interest. Rocky Creek is trained by the champion and looks strong.

JOHN PARROTT

Former world snooker champion

BALTHAZAR KING I fancy Balthazar King as he ran really well last year when second and will love the the good ground.

CLARE BALDING (above)

BBC TV presenter

FIRST LIEUTENANT I’d love to see Nina Carberry win on First Lieutenant on what will be a huge day for women in sport.

TERRY McDERMOTT Former Liverpool and England midfielder

ROCKY CREEK My heart says Shutthefrontdoor as I would love AP to bow out winning, but my head says Rocky Creek.

KEVIN KILBANE

Former Ireland and Everton midfielder

BALTHAZAR KING I think he is in great shape and his chances are helped by having the excellent Richard Johnson on board. ED CHAMBERLIN

Sky Sports presenter

COURT BY SURPRISE With my team Southampton proving the surprise package in the Premier League, I’m hoping Court By Surprise can win.

JEREMY KYLE

TV presenter

ROCKY CREEK Rocky Creek’s season has been based around another attempt at the race. Trainer Paul Nicholls has had a superb campaign.

MICK QUINN

Former Newcastle forward

CHANCE DU ROY Philip Hobbs’s horse has a terrific record at Aintree and could improve on last year’s sixth place finish.

BRENDAN RODGERS (below)

Liverpool manager

SHUTTHEFRONTDOOR I’m hoping McCoy brings the curtain down on his wonderful career with one last big victory.

TANYA STEVENSON

Channel 4 Racing presenter

UNIONISTE Unioniste has been running consistently. His third to subsequent Gold Cup winner Coneygree looks good now.

LUCY VERASAMY

ITV weather presenter

MANY CLOUDS I’m naturally drawn to horses with a weather theme so I’m siding with Many Clouds and The Rainbow Hunter.