The world’s most famous horse race takes place for the 175th time this afternoon as all eyes turn to Aintree for the Grand National.
Jockey Sam Waley-Cohen had the perfect farewell 12 months ago, as he partnered 50/1 outsider Noble Yates to a memorable victory at the Liverpool track on the final ride of his career.
The same horse returns this year looking to defend his crown, but meets a field of classy rivals headed by the Lucinda Russell-trained Corach Rambler, the antepost favourite coming in fresh from a second successive victory Cheltenham Festival victory last month.
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Last year’s runner-up Any Second Now is also back for another tilt, while trainer Gordon Elliott - winner of the 2018 and 2019 renewals with Tiger Roll - looks to have another strong hand, led by another Cheltenham winner in Delta Work.
Date, start time and venue
The 2023 Grand National meeting got underway on Thursday, April 13 and runs through to Saturday, April 15, with the Grand National itself taking place today at 5:15pm BST.
Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool will host the race.
Grand National meeting race card, schedule and results
Saturday
1:45pm |
EFT Sytems Maghull Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) |
2:25pm |
Village Hotels Handicap Hurdle |
3:00pm |
Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
3:35pm |
JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) |
4:15pm |
William Hill Handicap Chase |
5:15pm |
Randox Grand National Handicap Chase |
6:20pm |
Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) |
Friday results
1:45pm Air Charter Service Mildmay Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)
1. Gerri Colombe 4/6 f
2. Complete Unknown 8/1
2:20pm William Hill Handicap Hurdle
1. Fennor Cross 8/1
2. Buddy One 8/1
3. Sonigino 18/1
2:55pm Poundland Top Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
1. Inthepocket 3/1 f
2. Strong Leader 14/1
3. Luccia 7/2
3:30pm Marsh Chase (Grade 1)
1. Pic D’Orhy 4/1
2. Fakir D’oudairies 15/8
3. Minella Drama 14/1
4:05pm Randox Supports Race Against Dementia Topham Handicap Chase
1. Bill Baxtor 20/1
2. Fantastic Lady 25/1
3. Killer Kane 25/1
4. Haut En Couleurs 15/2
4:40pm Winners Wear Cavani Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
1. Apple Away 16/1
2. Maximilian 6/1
3. Iroko 5/1
5:15pm Abersoch Land And Sea Handicap Hurdle
1. Punctuation 40/1
2. Blueking D’Oroux 18/1
3. Washington 10/1
Thursday results
1:45pm - Racehorse Lotto Manifesto Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)
1. Banbridge 2/1
2. Saint Roi 3/1
2.20pm - Jewson Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1)
1. Zenta 5/4 f
2. Bo Zenith 6/1
3. Nusret 6/1
2.55pm - Alder Hey Aintree Bowl Chase (Grade 1)
1. Shishkin 7/4 f
2. Ahoy Senor 11/4
3:30pm - William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1)
1. Constitution Hill 2/15 f
2. Sharjah 20/1
4:05pm - Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase
1. Famous Clermont 9/2
2. Bennys King 16/1
3. Lough Derg Spirit 40/1
4. Latenightpass 9/2
4:40pm - Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase
1. Dancing On My Own 15/2
2. Douglas Talking 9/2
3. The Last Day 16/1
5:15pm - Goffs UK Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
1. Dysart Enos 13/2
2. Golden Ace 40/1
3. Williamstowndancer 16/1
4. Politacus 33/1
Grand National 2023 tickets
Tickets are still available across all three days of the Grand National Meeting, with the cheapest Saturday tickets starting from £42.
There are also various hospitality packages available to purchase.
For more information on tickets visit the Jockey Club website here.
Grand National 2023 weather forecast
The current Met Office weather forecast is predicting dry weather throughout the three-day meeting, with Grand National day itself set to be sunny, with temperatures reaching highs of 12 degrees.
For up to date weather information visit the Met Office website here.
Grand National 2023 odds
- Delta Work 9/1
- Corach Rambler 9/1
- Gaillard Du Mesnil 10/1
- Ain’t That A Shame 10/1
- Mr Incredible 12/1
- Noble Yeats 12/1
- The Big Dog 16/1
- Any Second Now 16/1
- Capodanno 16/1
- Longhouse Poet 16/1
- Le Milos 16/1
- Vanillier 16/1
- Galvin 20/1
- Longhouse Poet 22/1
- Roi Mage 22/1
- Our Power 22/1
- 25/1 bar
Odds provided by Betfair, correct as of 11am, April 14, 2023.
