But we wonder how many of these Sunderland, Newcastle and South Tyneside links you knew of to the Aintree event.
There’s loads and they include a winner who hailed from Wearside as well as a legend who came to the city.
Intrigued? Find out more by browsing through our collection of Sunderland Echo and Shields Gazette memories.
1. Retro with Red Marauder
Red Marauder gets plenty of congratulations on his return home after winning the Grand National in 2001. The city-linked Red Marauder won the National at odds of 33-1. It was one of only two horses, along with Smarty, to put in a clear round on a day when the conditions were atrocious. | img Photo: SE
2. Saddling up in 2009
Getting ready for the 2009 Grand National at Paddy Whacks in Sunderland were Connor McCutcheon (left) and Aiden Huntley. | img Photo: se
3. Red Rum in Sunderland
Grand National legend Red Rum was in Sunderland Market Square in 1989. Tell us if you got to see him. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Racing in red and white
A horse called Forpadydeplasterer raced in red and white stripes and was owned by a syndicate with Wearside links. The thoroughbred raced in the 2013 Grand National. (Photo by Julian Herbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images