Cloudy Grand National Favourite of 99

The Grand National favourite is Cloudy Lane who is now a 6/1 chance (from 13/2) with Stan James for the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday as 99 stood their ground for the great race at the six-day entry stage. The final 40 will be available on Thursday morning.

Head of PR Charlie McCann said that there was "No real surprises at today's six-day entry stage and with Stan James now offering 1/4 odds first five, Non Runner No Bet and Best Odds Guaranteed It would be no surprise to see the 6/1 for Donald McCain's charge not lasting long, given punters have the insurance of getting the bigger price if it drifts on the day. Alan King's grey D'Argent has been clipped into 28/1 from 33s and Mon Mome 25/1 from 33/1 in the other moves this morning."

Latest Stan James prices.

Cloudy Lane 6/1 (from 13/2), Slim Pickings 10/1, Comply Or Die 10/1, Simon 12/1, Chelsea Harbour, Snowy Morning 14/1, Bewleys Berry 14/1, Point Barrow 16/1, Mr Pointment 16/1, King Johns Castle 16/1, McKelvey 16/1, Dun Doire 20/1. 25/1 Mon Mome (from 33s), 25/1 Philson Run, 25/1 L'Ami, 25/1 Hedgehunter, 25/1 Joes Edge, 28/1 D'Argent (from 33s), 28/1 Turko. 33/1 bar.

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