I Am Maximus has won the Grand National to emulate the legendary Red Rum at Aintree.
The 9/2 favourite, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, reclaimed the crown he took in 2024, having been runner-up to 33/1 shot Nick Rockett last year, and is the first horse since Red Rum in the 1970s to regain the Grand National title having lost it.
Jordans, a 28/1 outsider under Ben Jones, had the lead following the final hurdle, but I Am Maximus reeled in his advantage while loose horses also ran towards the line. Iroko (18/1) was second with Jordans third and Johnnywho (12/1) fourth.
There has been sad news already at Aintree this week however, with Gold Dancer being put down moments after breaking his back while winning the Mildmay Novices’ Chase on Friday and Get On George similarly being “humanely euthanised” after pulling up in the William Hill Handicap Hurdle this afternoon.
Follow all the action from the Grand National at Aintree with our blog below:
Grand National 2026 - live updates
- 2024 winner I Am Maximus wins the Grand National
- 9/2 favourite regains his crown for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend
- REPORT: I Am Maximus makes racing history with victory in chaotic 2026 Grand National
- WATCH: I Am Maximus makes history by winning the 2026 Grand National
- A second horse of the week, Get On George, is put down after pulling up during Saturday's racing
I Am Maximus makes racing history with victory in chaotic 2026 Grand National
17:10 , Luke BakerI Am Maximus etched his name in Grand National folklore after winning the famous race for a second time, adding 2026 to his 2024 triumph.
A chaotic race was disrupted by loose horses all over the Aintree course, but Paul Townend has been here before and he masterfully steered I Am Maximus through the traffic to victory, pegging back Jordans, ridden by Ben Jones, in the final furlong.
History was written in myriad ways. I Am Maximus is the first horse to regain the title since Red Rum, having come up short to stablemate Nick Rockett last year. Willie Mullins becomes the first trainer to record three successive Grand National winners since the great Vincent O’Brien in the 1950s. JP McManus becomes the first owner to have four winners, and Mullins gave McManus plenty of credit.
Read Lawrence Ostlere’s full report of the race:
Grand National medical updates issued on three horses who failed to finish the race
18:10 , Luke BakerThree horses are reportedly undergoing veterinary assessment after failing to complete the Grand National, while one jockey has been taken to hospital for further treatment.
The incidents occurred during the challenging four-and-a-quarter-mile race on Saturday afternoon, which also saw an earlier equine fatality on the day.
Willie Mullins’s Quai De Bourbon fell at the second fence, and Sara Bradstock’s Mr Vango came down at the sixth obstacle. Both horses were transported back to the stables in a horse ambulance for evaluation.
Top Of The Bill, trained by Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies and ridden by Toby McCain-Mitchell, fell at the final fence. Although he remained on the ground for a brief period, he was later seen walking back to the stables.
Grand National medical updates issued on three horses who failed to finish the race
Ruby Walsh lauds Willie Mullins
17:46 , Luke BakerWillie Mullins became the first trainer since the 1960s to win three Grand Nationals in a row and Ruby Walsh was waxing lyrical about the Irishman in his post-race analysis
"Willie Mullins was 43 when Hedgehunter won, he's talking about Dan Skelton now at 41 and what he's achieving. It's never lost on Willie."
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 11, 2026
Games recognise games. Ruby Walsh on how Willie Mullins lives, eats and breathes racing 🐎 #ITVRacing pic.twitter.com/HAiF7vSrGw
WATCH: ‘He’s so good’: I Am Maximus wins Grand National for second time
17:06 , Luke BakerWhat a moment for I Am Maximus, as the 2024 winner manages to claim the Grand National for a second time
Grand National 2026 - result in full
16:55 , Luke BakerHere’s the full result from the 2026 Grand National - with the outcome for every horse.
Grand National 2026 result
1. I Am Maximus - 9/2F
2. Iroko - 18/1
3. Jordans - 28/1
4. Johnnywho - 12/1
5. High Class Hero - 66/1
6. Favori De Champdou - 40/1
7. Final Orders - 22/1
8. Champ Kiely - 25/1
9. Three Card Brag - 50/1
10. Monty's Star - 14/1
11. Answer To Kayf - 100/1
12. Gorgeous Tom - 20/1
13. Imperial Saint - 50/1
14. Haiti Couleurs - 28/1
15. Twig - 40/1
16. Firefox - 40/1
Fell
- Panic Attack - 7/1
- Gerri Colombe - 33/1
- Marble Sands - 66/1
- Top Of The Bill - 50/1
- Stellar Story - 33/1
- Mr Vango - 66/1
Pulled up
- Quai De Bourbon - 33/1
- The Real Whacker - 50/1
- Amirite - 100/1
- Lecky Watson - 50/1
- Spanish Harlem - 50/1
Unseated rider
- Banbridge - 33/1
- Beauport - 80/1
- Grangeclare West - 9/1
- Perceval Legallois - 33/1
- Captain Cody - 22/1
- Jagwar - 17/2
- Oscars Brother - 14/1
IN PICTURES: I Am Maximus wins the 2026 Grand National
16:47 , Luke BakerAn incredible day for I Am Maximus and all his connections
Positive update on Top Of The Bill
16:43 , Luke BakerA positive update from presenter Ed Chamberlin on ITV on Top Of The Bill.
He was one of the fallers and was being assessed on the course by the veterinary team, which is often a bad sign, but the horse is now up and walking back to the stables. That’s very good news.
The jockey in the worst shape was Robert Dunne on Stellar Story. The update on Dunne is that he’s conscious and talking and will be taken to hospital for further assessment.
Willie Mullins: 'Maybe the Grand National is changing'
16:37 , Luke BakerWillie Mullins has also talked to ITV after becoming the first trainer since Vincent O'Brien between 1963 and 1965 to win the Grand National three years in a row.
I Am Maximus is also the first top weight horse to win this race since Red Rum back in 1974 and Mullins believes the race might be changing.
“The most trouble came from its own stable,” said Mullins. “Paul [jockey Paul Townend] executed it so good. It is [very hard to win off top weight]. But it is changing, maybe we need to look at it. It’s very tough.
“It’s the one we aspire to win when we go into racing. The one you want to win, just to have a runner in it.”
Paul Townend salutes I Am Maximus
16:33 , Luke BakerJockey Paul Townend spoke to ITV after that remarkable victory on I Am Maximus.
“He’s tough isn’t he! He’s so good, he’s got such an engine. He gallops to the end of the world for you,” said Townend.
“It’s a privilege to do it. What a horse.
“This win is right up there. It's Grand Nationals and Gold Cups, they're the pinnacle of our sport. I’ve got them both!”
"He gallops to the end of the world for you." ❤️
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 11, 2026
"It's Grand Nationals and Gold Cups, they're the pinnacle... I've got them both" 😁#ITVRacing | @PTownend | @WillieMullinsNH pic.twitter.com/YpAqKA21t7
Top Of The Bill being assessed on course
16:26 , Luke BakerNow for the darker side of the Grand National. We await news of the horses and jockeys who either fell or were pulled up during the race.
The most concern seems to be for Top Of The Bill, with presenter Ed Chamberlin announcing on ITV that he is being assessed on the course. We’ll await further updates but that’s often a phrase that precedes a horse being put down.
Meanwhile, Quai De Bourbon has walked on to a horse ambulance and been taken to the stables for further assessment.
I Am Maximus matches Red Rum
16:23 , Luke BakerNot only is I Am Maximus the first horse since Red Rum to regain the Grand National crown having lost it but he matches the racing legend in another.
He is the first top weight horse to win the Grand National since Red Rum back in 1974.
It is also a third consecutive Grand National winner for trainer Willie Mullins, the first trainer since Vincent O'Brien between 1963 and 1965 to win this race three years in a row.
And finally, JP McManus becomes the first owner in Grand National history to record four winners.
WATCH: I Am Maximus wins the 2026 Grand National
16:18 , Luke BakerI Am Maximus regains the Grand National crown, with Paul Townend doing the job in style. Incredible.
But Jordans will regret a missed opportunity. It was there for him... Perhaps went a shade too early
🏆 I Am Maximus REGAINS the Randox Grand National! 🏆
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 11, 2026
The first horse since Red Rum to do so! @PTownend | @WillieMullinsNH pic.twitter.com/k5tHGTvuYm
I Am Maximus makes Grand National history
16:17 , Luke BakerIt’s history for I Am Maximus. The 2024 winner has done it again. Paul Townend and Willie Mullins can celebrate a remarkable win.
I Am Maximus is the first horse since Red Rum to regain the Grand National title having lost it. He was a runner-up last year as well. History at Aintree!
- I Am Maximus - 9/2F
- Iroko - 18/1
- Jordans - 28/1
- Johnnywho - 12/1
Grand National 2026 result
16:14 , Luke BakerWOW WOW WOW! I Am Maximus came from way back, surged past the fading Jordans and took victory.
The favourite wins! Iroko took second, Jordans in third and Johnnywho, slightly held up by loose horse in fourth
I Am Maximus wins the Grand National!
16:12 , Luke BakerHE’S DONE IT! I AM MAXIMUS WINS THE 2026 GRAND NATIONAL
Grand National 2026
16:12 , Luke BakerJordans is fading here. He kicked too early. And I Am Maximus is flying.
Paul Townend uses the whip and he takes the lead in the final straight
Grand National 2026
16:11 , Luke BakerHERE COMES I AM MAXIMUS!
Grand National 2026
16:11 , Luke BakerJordans over the last and High Class Hero in pursuit. I Am Maximus trying to come from a long way back
Grand National 2026
16:10 , Luke BakerJordans leads up to the last as he kicks for home! Montys Star and High Class Hero next up A lead for Jordans though
Grand National 2026
16:10 , Luke BakerJordans making good ground here and Three Card brag as well. Percival Legallois has gone now! A couple of fences left.
Grand National 2026
16:09 , Luke BakerThey’re starting to spread out with seven fences to go. Amirite going well but I Am Maximus makes a mistake over that one
Grand National 2026
16:08 , Luke BakerThe grey, Marble Sands, is out! So is Stellar story.
And one of the favourites Jagwar is out! So many of Iam Maximus’s rivals are faltering.
A loose horse at the front of the field is causing trouble as well. Amirite forced to dodge it
Grand National 2026
16:07 , Luke BakerBanbridge and Oscars Brother both out at The Chair! Oscars Brother was a fancy for many.
High Class Hero takes the fence badly and falls back. Amirite still leads, Twig also moving up here - both of those are late entries.
Around 25 horse left.
Grand National 2026
16:06 , Luke BakerJagwar and Montys Star are in the front thtird of the pacj. Amirite and Top Of The Bill still leading.
I Am Maximus on the inside in the middle of the pack. Can Willie Mullins’ charge time his run?
Grand National 2026
16:05 , Luke BakerIt’s Amirite up front as they pass fence 10. Top Of The Bill going well as well. High Class Hero also in the mix We’ve lost a few big names though.
I Am Maximus lurking in the middle of the pack.
Grand National 2026
16:04 , Luke BakerNow Panic Attack has gone! A real fancy for the Skeltons unseats at the third fence. Quai De Bourbon also out. Carnage early on!
Mr Vango then goes down at Bechers. Gerri Colombe also unseats
Amirite still making the running.
Grand National 2026
16:03 , Luke BakerAmirite leads over the first but a faller! It’s Grangeclare West! One of the favourites. Last year’s winning jockey Patrick Mullins off at the first
Grand National 2026
16:02 , Luke BakerAND THEY’RE OFF! Decent start in the end.
Grand National 2026
16:02 , Luke BakerThe Real Whacker is the last horse to join the melee at the start but as often happens, they’re all too far forwards, some are facing sideways so the start is aborted.
The starter will line them up again. Usual carnage
Grand National 2026
16:01 , Luke BakerHorses are at the start line... I Am Maximus has cemented himself as the favourite in the betting at 11/2
Grand National 2026 approaching
15:58 , Luke BakerWe’ve had the parade, the national anthem and the jockeys are on the horses, cantering down towards the start line. Only a couple of minutes to go now
WATCH: Everything you need to know about the Grand National
15:52 , Luke BakerA few minutes left to brush up on all things Grand National ahead of the race
Latest odds for the 2026 Grand National
15:43 , Luke BakerNot long to go until the National now. Odds are fluctuating but here’s the latest with just over 15 minutes to go
I Am Maximus 7/1
Jagwar 8/1
Panic Attack 8/1
Grangeclare West 9/1
Johnnywho 10/1
Montys Star 12/1
Iroko 18/1
Oscars Brother 18/1
Captain Cody 18/1
Gorgeous Tom 20/1
Final Orders 22/1
Haiti Couleurs 25/1
Champ Kiely 25/1
Perceval Legallois 28/1
Stellar Story 28/1
Jordans 33/1
Gerri Colombe 33/1
Quai de Bourbon 33/1
Get On George becomes second horse to die at 2026 Aintree Festival
15:36 , Luke BakerA second horse has died at Aintree Festival after Get on George was “humanely euthanised” following the second race on Saturday, the William Hill Handicap Hurdle.
Gold Dancer died after winning the Mildmay Novices’ Chase on Friday.
Get On George pulled up during its race and was treated on the track before being put down.
ITV presenter Ed Chamberlin announced the news on the live broadcast, saying: “Aintree say he was assessed on course by their expert veterinary team and it was decided the best course of action for the horse’s welfare was for him to be put down. It's described as humanly euthanised.”
Get On George becomes second horse to die at 2026 Aintree Festival
Ed Chamberlin and Oli Bell's Grand National tips
15:31 , Luke BakerPresenters Ed Chamberlin and Oli Bell have given their Grand National tips courtesy of Sky Bet.
Here’s what the duo had to say.
Ed Chamberlin: “Grangeclare West has a big chance in the big one – that’s my win bet. I fancy both of Henry de Bromhead’s as an each way bet – Gorgeous Tom with Sean Flanagan, and Montys Star has a big each way chance.”
Oli Bell: “I’m siding with Jagwar in this year’s race – I thought the running at Cheltenham was excellent and the National test will really suit him. I think Champ Kiely will run really well too. Keep an eye on Percival Legallois – he went off 10/1 in last year’s race and he’s much bigger this time around, and I think he’s a big player.”
Grand National 2026: Every horse rated and ranked
15:26 , Luke BakerThe 2026 Grand National is hurtling into view but there’s still time to get your bets on.
Here’s every horse in the race rated and ranked:
Home By The Lee wins the Liverpool Hurdle
15:19 , Luke BakerThe final race before the National gets underway is done and dusted and Home By The Lee takes the Liverpool Hurdle.
The 5-1 shot, with JJ Slevin aboard, makes it look easy, taking the lead with seven fences to go and not letting up.
Harry Skelton on Take No Chances comes second and 5-2 favourite Honesty Policy is in third.
Liverpool Hurdle result
1 Home By The Lee (JJ Slevin) 5-1
2 Take No Chances (Harry Skelton) 18-1
3 Honesty Policy (Mark Walsh) 5-2 Fav
11 ran
Racegoers enjoying the day at Aintree
15:04 , Luke BakerRacegoers are having fun at Aintree today, despite some hail showers sending punters running for cover at points. Just under an hour to go until the big one
More success for the Skeltons ahead of Panic Attack going in the National
14:55 , Luke BakerIs it all gearing up for Panic Attack to win the Grand National today? The Skeltons have yet another winner today as Mr Hope Street takes the William Hill Handicap Chase, just pipping his rivals late on.
Panic Attack is co-favourite in the main event today and the vibes seem to be good for the Skeltons.
“He’s won like a fresh horse,” said jockey Harry Skelton of Mr Hope Street. “It’s a brilliant bit of training. He has had niggly issues throughout the year so we couldn't get many runs into him.”
NECK AND NECK! 🤯
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 11, 2026
Mr Hope Street just does enough in the William Hill Handicap Chase 🥇
A very good day for the Skeltons so far! #ITVRacing | @harryskelton89 | @DSkeltonRacing pic.twitter.com/EaIEofxsid
A £100k bet on I Am Maximus
14:38 , Luke BakerSomeone out there certainly fancies I Am Maximus this afternoon. A £100k bet on Willie Mullins’ horse to win! It’s certainly brave...
Someone has just placed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND pounds on I Am Maximus to win the Grand National 😳#ITVRacing pic.twitter.com/uTRn1OnFUF
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 11, 2026
Public opinion split on horse racing as Polanski calls for ban ahead of Grand National
14:25 , Luke BakerPublic opinion is split over the future of horse racing a pollster has said, after Green Party leader Zack Polanski called for a ban.
The row has intensified on the day of horse racing’s biggest race, the Grand National, after Gold Dancer and Get On George have both died in the last 24 hours at the Aintree Festival, sparking backlash.
According to YouGov, 38 per cent of those asked about the future of horse racing in its most recent survey supported its ban, the exact same number who support it continuing, with a further 24 per cent undecided.
In a social media post, they noted: “With Zack Polanski calling for a ban on horse racing, our 2023 survey found Britons split over such a ban.”
Public split on horse racing as Polanski calls for ban ahead of Grand National
WATCH: Everything you need to know about the Grand National
14:10 , Luke BakerEver had a question about the Grand National? Our Racing Correspondent Jonathan Doidge might just have the answer...
Latest Grand National betting
13:58 , Luke BakerHere’s the latest in the Grand National betting market. There’s been some movement and we now have four horses more or less co-favourites.
8/1 - I Am Maximus; Jagwar; Panic Attack; Grangeclare West
10/1 - Johnnywho
12/1 - Montys Star
16/1 - Iroko; Oscars Brother
18/1 - Captain Cody
20/1 - Gorgeous Tom
25/1 - Final Orders
28/1 - Haiti Couleurs; Perceval Legallois; Jordans; Champ Kiely
33/1 - Gerri Colombe; Stellar Story; Quai de Bourbon
40/1 - bar
Get On George put down at Aintree
13:49 , Luke BakerSome sad news out of that second race, the William Hill Handicap Hurdle, as Get On George has been put down.
Get On George was pulled up towards the back of the race and quickly dismounted by Jack Tudor.
He was assessed by on-course veterinary staff and they determined that the six-year-old, who was trained by Joel Parkinson and sue Smith, has had to be “humanely euthanised.”
It is the second horse death of the week at Aintree after Gold Dancer was put down after breaking his back while winning the Mildmay Novices’ Chase on Friday.
Wade Out wins William Hill Handicap Hurdle for Sir Alex Ferguson
13:37 , Luke BakerSuccess for Fergie on Merseyside - some things never change!
Wade out flies home to overhaul Eagle Fang to win the William Hill Handicap Hurdle by several lengths for an ownership group headed by Sir Alex Ferguson. An 18-1 winner for the ex-Man United boss.
1 Wade Out (G Sheehan) 18-1
2 Eagle Fang (Patrick M O'Brien) 28-1
3 Chart Topper (Brian Hayes) 25-1
4 Supremely West (Harry Skelton) 7-1
22 ran
William Hill Handicap Hurdle underway
13:22 , Luke BakerThe second race of the day is up and running. It’s the William Hill Handicap Hurdle, over 3m ½f.
One grey horse in the Grand National
13:14 , Luke BakerA lot of people love backing a grey horse in the National and there is one, but only one, in the field this year.
The horse in question is Marble Sands, trained by David Killahena and Graeme McPherson and will be wearing No 30 today.
The nine-year-old came home second in his most recent race at Wetherby on Boxing Day but had won at Cheltenham in his previous race.
He was due to be ridden by Kielan Woods but he picked up an injury earlier this week, so Tom Bellamy will have the ride.
Mirabad wins the Hallgarten & Novum Wines Maghull Novices' Chase
12:58 , Luke BakerSalvator Mundi was a heavy favourite in the eight-horse opening race but 50-1 upset Mirabad has caused a huge upset!
It’s a first Grade 1 victory for jockey Tristan Durrell, as trainer Dan Skelton adds to his Aintree tally with Salvator Mundi coming home second. The favourite lead for a lot of the race but Mirabad finished so strongly.
Can Skelton repeat that victory in the National with the heavily-backed Panic Attack?
First race of the day
12:44 , Luke BakerThe first race of the day at Aintree will be getting underway shortly. It’s the Hallgarten & Novum Wines Maghull Novices' Chase first up. A Grade 1 race over two miles.
We’ll let you know the result of that one when it’s done.
WATCH: A pinsticker's guide to the Grand National
12:39 , Luke BakerYou may have seen our ranking and rating of every horse in this year’s Grand National a little earlier but here’s a visual version of the pinsticker’s guide
Movement in the betting markets as others join I Am Maximus
12:23 , Luke BakerI Am Maximus has been the standout favourite all week but the markets are starting to move and suddenly, Willie Mullins’ charge isn’t out front on his own.
The 2024 winner is still trading at around 8/1 but you can get 9/1 in some places now. Meanwhile, Panic Attack – with Harry Skelton aboard and Dan Skelton training – has come right in to 8/1 and is slightly shorter in a lot of places.
Jagwar, who will be ridden by Mark Walsh, is also priced around 8/1, so we now have three co-favourites! Grangeclare West, another Mullins horse, is not far behind at 9/1 generally.
Today's racing schedule
12:10 , Luke BakerThe Grand National might be the main event but it’s far from the only racing today. Here’s how the racecard is stacking up.
Saturday 11 April - Grand National Day
12:45 - Hallgarten & Novum Wines Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 2m
13:20 - William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) 3m ½f
13:55 - Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 4f
14:30 - William Hill Handicap Chase (Registered As The Freebooter Handicap Chase) (Premier Handicap) 3m 1f
15:05 - Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) 3m ½f
16:00 - Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Class 1) (Premier Handicap) 4m 2½f
17:00 - Weatherbys Nhstallions.Co.Uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) 2m 1f
Aintree horse Gold Dancer suffers fatal injury while winning race
12:02 , Luke BakerThe racehorse Gold Dancer has been put down after breaking his back while winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase at Aintree on Friday.
Gold Dancer had managed to stay on its feet following an awkward landing on the final fence, with the 100-30 joint-favourite under Paul Townend crossing the line ahead of Regent's Stroll by four and three-quarter lengths.
It was immediately clear, however, that Gold Dancer had suffered a serious injury when the horse made a mistake going over the final hurdle and its back legs dragged along the ground.
The seven-year-old, trained by Willie Mullins, received on-course treatment by the Aintree veterinary team and screens were erected around him after crossing the line. But it was then confirmed that Gold Dancer had been put down.
Aintree horse Gold Dancer suffers fatal injury while winning race
Racegoers arriving for the big day
11:54 , Luke BakerThe crowds are streaming into Aintree with a little over four hours until the big race.
The weather looks a little mixed, with potential showers and a light breeze but that hasn’t put the punters off – and it was sunny this morning, to be fair
Grand National 2026: Every horse rated and ranked
11:48 , Luke BakerWho should you be backing today? That’s always the big question with the Grand National.
It’s almost impossible to look into your crystal ball and regularly predict the winner but we’ve tried to help your decision-making by ranking and rating every horse in the race. A pinsticker’s guide, if you will
The runners and riders for the 2026 Grand National
11:44 , Luke BakerSo, who are the all-important horses taking part in the race this afternoon?
The field was made official with Wednesday morning’s final declarations, as a full field of 34 horses was announced.
However, reigning Grand National champion Nick Rockett will not compete after being declared a non-runner on Thursday morning due to a cough, while Spillane’s Tower and Pied Piper also pulled out.
Horse; jockey; trainer
- 1. I Am Maximus; Paul Townend; Willie Mullins
- 3. Banbridge; JJ Slevin; Joseph O’Brien
- 4. Grangeclare West; Patrick Mullins; Willie Mullins
- 5. Gerri Colombe; Jack Kennedy; Gordon Elliott
- 6. Haiti Couleurs; Sean Bowen; Rebecca Curtis
- 7. Spillane’s Tower; Sean Bowen; Jimmy Mangan
- 8. Firefox; Keith Donoghue; Gordon Elliott
- 9. Monty’s Star; Darragh O'Keeffe; Henry de Bromhead
- 10. Spanish Harlem; Brian Hayes; Willie Mullins
- 11. Lecky Watson; Sean O’Keeffe; Willie Mullins
- 12. Champ Kiely; Danny Mullins; Willie Mullins
- 13. Iroko; Jonjo O’Neill Jr; Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
- 14. Favori De Champdou; Danny Gilligan; Gordon Elliott
- 15. Three Card Brag; Jordan Rainford; Gordon Elliott
- 16. Oscars Brother; Daniel King; Connor King
- 17. Mr Vango; Jack Tudor; Sara Bradstock
- 18. High Class Hero; James Bowen; Willie Mullins
- 19. Stellar Story; Robert Dunne; Gordon Elliott
- 20. Beauport; Sam Twiston-Davies; Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
- 21. Captain Cody; Jonathan Burke; Willie Mullins
- 22. Jagwar; Mark Walsh; Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
- 23. Perceval Legallois; Harry Cobden; Gavin Cromwell
- 24. Gorgeous Tom; Sean Flanagan; Henry de Bromhead
- 25. The Real Whacker; Gavin Sheehan; Patrick Neville
- 26. Quai De Bourbon; Donagh Meyler; Willie Mullins
- 27. Answer To Kayf; John Shinnick; Terence O’Brien
- 28. Jordans; Ben Jones; Joseph O’Brien
- 29. Final Orders; Conor Stone-Walsh; Gavin Cromwell
- 30. Marble Sands; Kielan Woods; David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
- 31. Panic Attack; Harry Skelton; Dan Skelton
- 32. Top Of The Bill; Toby McCain-Mitchell; Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
- 33. Johnnywho; Richie McLernon; Jonjo & A J O’Neill
- 34. Twig; Beau Morgan; Ben Pauling
- 36. Imperial Saint; Callum Pritchard; Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
- 37. Amirite; Phillip Enright; Henry de Bromhead
How to watch the Grand National
11:42 , Luke BakerThe Grand National takes place at Aintree on Saturday, 11 April, with the race starting at 4pm BST.
You can watch the race on ITV1 with ITV Racing broadcasting the racing throughout the week, with three days of action for fans to get stuck into.
Grand National 2026
11:39 , Luke BakerGood morning and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the 2026 Grand National at Aintree.
It’s the biggest day on the horse racing calendar when everyone, from serial bettors to your Grandma has a flutter on the gee-gees, as the race captivates a nation.
