The Latest Breaking News from Aintree

Grand National punter’s £100k bet on I Am Maximus ‘not a publicity stunt’

The betting firm accepted the significant bet on the Willie Mullins-trained horse

The Independent UK · Apr 12

Grand National debutant hit with 10-day ban

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The Independent UK · Apr 11

Grand National medical updates issued on three horses who failed to finish the race

Multiple horses are being assessed following Saturday afternoon’s Grand National

The Independent UK · Apr 11

How to watch Aintree Races for free — live stream Grand National 2026 from anywhere

Hold onto your hats and place your bets: here's how to watch Aintree Races for free from anywhere in the world as the sport of kings heads to Aintree for the Grand National weekend.

TechRadar · Apr 9

Aintree day one tips: Best bets for Thursday at the Grand National Festival

Horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has found four horses that he thinks are worth backing on day one at Aintree

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Grand National 2026 runners, riders and latest odds

Horse racing’s biggest event is back at Aintree with 2024 Grand National winner I Am Maximus the favourite to claim another triumph

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Grand National runners confirmed ahead of Saturday’s race at Aintree

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The Independent UK · Apr 8

I Am Maximus heads Grand National declarations in attempt to emulate Red Rum

I Am Maximus won the 2024 Grand National and will look to match Aintree legend Red Rum by regaining the title having lost it

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Horse welfare debate helps highlight Grand National’s unrivalled status

While authorities are under pressure to keep learning, TV audience figures suggest the public have not lost interest

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6

When is the Grand National 2026? Start time and how to watch on TV

The biggest event in the horse racing calendar is back at Aintree, with I Am Maximus eyeing up redemption after missing out last year against Nick Rockett

The Independent UK · Apr 1