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Horse racing fans can now look forward to Saturday's Grand National with the final field confirmed. A maximum of 34 horses will compete at Aintree on April 11, following declarations made on Wednesday, April 8. Past winners I Am Maximus, carrying top weight, and Nick Rockett are among the confirmed runners, alongside six named reserve horses.
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