Numbersix Fancied To Make It Number Two On a quiet day Numbersixvalverde was once again a popular choice, with William Hill, as punters put their faith in the Martin Brassil trained 10 year old, who is bidding to add the John Smiths Grand National Crown to the Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National he won last year. Available at 14-1, at the start of the day, he is now rated the 12-1 third favourite for the great race and has certainly been a popular selection for punters since his eye catching prep run in the Nolan & Brophy Handicap Hurdle at Naas.