"The Grand National, the most highly-anticipated race on the British calendar, is back. The best-known steeplechase in the world features 40 runners tackling Aintree's 30 Grand National fences over the course of four miles, 2½ furlongs.

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The list of potential entrants was cut to 50 on Monday April 10, with Envoi Allen, The Shunter, Gin On Lime and Battleoverdoyen among the horses withdrawn. The defending champion, Noble Yeats, will be back, however, and is among the favourites for a repeat victory.

Here is everything you need to know about this year's race.

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When is the 2023 Grand National?

The Grand National is the world's most famous steeplechase, and the highlight of Aintree's three-day Grand National Festival which this year runs from Thursday, April 13 to Saturday, April 15. 

The main event, the Grand National itself, is on the Saturday afternoon."(written by: Josh Burrows and Tom Morgan for Telegraph, url to the article)