We are under starter's orders for the Greatest Show on Turf - the Grand National festival of racing at Aintree. The UK's biggest betting bonanza is a lottery for most people - but not for psychic Dean 'Midas' Maynard.
The canny clairvoyant's selections have finished in the first two for the last six years. In addition he bagged the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner a couple of weeks ago. So look into the tea leaves with the Midas for the big race and what do we see? Why Teaforthree at 16-1. His outside each-way choice is Balthazar King, currently on offer at around 33-1.
Aintree officials are also doing their own predictions - of near record crowds yet again. It seems the three day festival continues to buck the downturn and will attract another bumper attendance. A day at the races is always a great way to escape the doom and gloom. In addition this year sees appearances by popstars The Saturdays and Welsh vocal wizard Katherine Jenkins. Check www.aintree.co.uk for ticket availability.
