GRAND NATIONAL SATURDAY

What a week of controversy and what a weekend of Sport to look forward to.

Grand National synopsis to follow, but let's have a recap and opinion, in no particular order of 'That was the week that was."

The G20 in London panned out in expected fashion. Perfectly executed operation, well hosted, delivering exactly what was required within tolerance limits, to enable the wisest of us to at last see the much heralded green shoots of recovery. The dirty unwashed pathetic protesting mob, easily handled by a police force which is totally up to speed in these difficult times, unable to get any sort of message across to an unsympathetic huge majority of hard working and law obeying citizens. I used to get angry about these tax dodgers but in the bigger picture they are merely a very small minor irritant. So well down Gordon Brown who continues to work tirelessly despite unabated criticism.

In a tiny corner of France Mr Paul le Guen permitted himself a small smile of satisfaction as he tucked into his morning Croissant.

The SFA and Rangers are spot on in this one with the fans at last being uppermost in the minds of the shiny shoe brigade as they made their decision. I sincerely hope George Burley and his staff can now take Scotland to the finals via the play offs.

Louis Hamilton exposed for what he is and Andy Murray racking up the diddy final appearances!

Another shooting massacre in America again bringing into contention gun laws and the constitutional rights of the individual.

Now to todays Grand National. I have the winner but here are some ideas for consideration.

Slight rainfall should not affect the going which is expected to be good.

Lots of late money for last years winner Comply or die. Can he become the first to rack up two in a row since the legendary Red Rum?

Cloudy lane is the best horse in the race but is carrying top weight?

State of Play and Black Apalachi have major chances!

E/W choices are Parsons Legacy, Snowy Morning, Rambling Minster and Idle talk!

I am ruling out My Will and Butlers Cabin. Ruby will not follow up his Cheltenham miracle and McCoy has as much chance of winning the National as Andy Murray has of winning a Slam!

Getting close to the verdict however consider this: Nos 6 and  7 in the race are Ollie and Stan!!

My best each way shout is Irish Invader and I have no doubt about the Winner being KILBEGGAN BLADE.

Enjoy the day.