The most famous steeplechase in the world is almost upon us, with fans preparing the sweepstakes and getting ready for one of the biggest spectacles of the British sporting calendar. The Grand National is the prize that all jump jockeys, owners and trainers want on their CV with Aintree a place where legends such as Red Rum and Tiger Roll are born.
This year, winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup and defending National winner Rachael Blackmore will steer Minella Times around the famous 4m 2 1/2f course on Merseyside. Irish jockey Blackmore became the first woman to win the National for Henry De Bromhead in 2021 and will be hoping that the return of fans can bring her home for another triumph.
This is the first Grand National to be staged with a full capacity crowd at Aintree since before the COVID-19 pandemic and fans will be excited to get back to the iconic venue to cheer their favourite horse home. Up to 600 million people globally could be watching the spectacle, making it the most viewed British horse race and you won't want to miss a thing - here is everything you need to know:
