¤ Grand National winner Amberleigh House, trained by Ginger McCain of Red Rum fame, has been set to carry 7lbs more in this year's race at Aintree on April 9. The 13-year-old has been allocated 11st compared with 10st 7lbs in 2004 when beating Clan Royal by three lengths after edging ahead in the thrilling closing stages of the 4-1/2 mile test. Amberleigh House is one of a record 152 entries for this year's race.

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