Racing
Grand National curse shows what colour horse you should not back to win

There are plenty of factors to consider when trying to pick the winner of the Grand National but a new stat has emerged to indicate that the colour of a horse should be a real consideration heading into Saturday’s big race.
Seasoned punters will already know who they will be siding with, though those tuning into Aintree’s showpiece for their annual gamble may be looking out for a variety of eye-catching factors instead – from vibrant jockey silks to the funniest name.