Ruby Walsh and Rory Delargy give their verdicts ahead of day two of the Grand National Festival

It’s here! The second day of the Grand National Festival will take place later this afternoon.

After a thrilling opening day of the festival, which saw Constitution Hill claim victory in the Aintree Hurdle, there’s plenty more action coming your way on Friday.

The first race is set to get underway at 1.45pm with the Air Charter Services Mildmay Novices’ Steeple Chase.

In total, there will be seven races that will take place on day two of the Grand National Festival.

And, ahead of the action, Paddy Power experts Rory Delargy and Ruby Walsh give you their race-by-race predictions for the day.

Gerri Colombe is Paddy Power’s favourite to win the Novices’ Steeple Chase on the second day

13:45 The Mildmay Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 1 3m 1f

Rory Delargy: ‘Complete Unknown did well against lesser company at Kempton, last time out. But, up to Grade 1 company is a different question.

‘The overall marker looks like it’ll be even money on Gerri Colombe. I think he looks a really solid bet. He very nearly won at Cheltenham. I think he gets back on track with a win.’

Ruby Walsh: ‘I’m going to go differently to Rory. Gerri Colombe has had four runs this season, Bronn has only had three. I think he could be the fresher horse coming here.

‘I know they’ve met twice and Colombe has won both times, but I think Bronn will be the fresher horse and that’s who I’m going to go with.’

14:20 The William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 3

Delargy: ‘If it gets very soft, I’m going to have a small play on Jason The Militant. I wouldn’t back him unless it was softer or deeper. He was out of his depth in the Champion Hurdle.

‘You’ve got to bare in mind, he was favourite for the Aintree Hurdle a couple years ago. Clearly he’s had an issue or two since but he’s still shown very smart form. It’s not a confident bet but, potentially, a bit of value there at a huge price.

Walsh: ‘I landed on Sonigino. Now, soft ground would be an issue for him. But I just thought, at 18/1, it’s too big a price. Sonigino for me.’