Our experts and celebrities’ tips

Tiger Roll Charlie Brooks Telegraph columnist

Gordon Elliott can’t go wrong in handicaps and this horse is tough, stays for fun and jumps well.

Road To Riches Amir Khan Boxer

I like the look of him and with a name like that he has got to have a chance!

Captain Redbeard Maggie Alphonsi Rugby World Cup winner

Captain Redbeard has has good odds. Blaklion would have been my choice but I don’t go on the favourite.

Anibale Fly Alan Tyers Telegraph writer

Barry Geraghty’s mount stayed on for third in the Gold Cup. Well-in, top jockey, formidable.

See You At Midnight Tanni Grey-thompson Former Paralympian

I back whatever horse is in purple because it’s my favourite colour – my house is painted purple!

Blaklion Jilly Cooper Novelist

I think Nigel Twistondavies is a great trainer so Blaklion (right) is the one to watch for me.

Baie Des Iles Ray Parlour Former footballer

I’m a big fan of Katie Walsh so I’m going to go with her – the horse will like the soft ground.

Virgilio Nick Skelton Olympic showjumper

Out of loyalty to my sons Dan and Harry I’d have to go for Virgilio. He has as good a chance as any.

Alpha Des Obeaux Mary King Former Olympic eventing rider

I’m going for Rachael Blackmore’s ride. I think it would be great for a female to win this huge competition.

The Last Samuri Oli Bell ITV reporter

The Last Samuri would be my idea of the winner. He loves Aintree and ran well last time.

The Dutchman Mick Quinn Former footballer

It’s so open but it has won in heavy conditions before and it will be similar at Aintree.

Blaklion Frank Warren Boxing promoter

He will be favourite for a reason – the bookies don’t tend to get these wrong.