COULD Comply or Die become the 'new Red Rum' and win Saturday's Grand National for the second time?

Local trainer David Pipe, from Nicholashayne, believes that the horse, which won the big Aintreet steeplechase in 2008 and was second last year, could emulate the great Red Rum, who won in 1974, 1975, and 1977 and was placed in two other Nationals.

"The ground will be drying out which will suit him. It's not impossible, he could be the next Red Rum," said Pipe.

"We schooled him over the fences this week at home and you couldn't ask for a more reliable fella to be on top."

And Pipe is confident the horse, who will be ridden by Timmy Murphy, will be able to use the experience of the previous two years to put in another strong showing this time around.

He said: "Comply Or Die's familiar with the surroundings and the routine.

"The atmosphere is electric and he's coped with it for the two years that he's been up there and I'm sure he'll be an old hand at it this year."

Pipe, who is the son of record breaking former trainer Martin, said a second win at Aintree would be a dream for all connected with the horse.

"At the Aintree festival the main race is the Grand National and it's a worldwide known race.

"Everyone watches it, everyone does their sweepstake and it's every trainers and jockeys dream to win."

I think Comply or Die will give everyone a good run for their money but it is a classy field and few can be ruled out with confidence.

Of the higher weights, I think Joe Lively and Don't Oush it have good chances but the winner may come from further down in the shape of Beat the Boys to give Nigel twiston-Davies a rare Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup and John Smith's Grand National double.

The best bet is to pick a trainer, then you have all his or her runners on your side for one stake — try Nigel Twiston-Davies or Paul Nicholls.