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The Latest Breaking News from Grand National

Why is Nick Rockett not running in the Grand National 2026?

Reigning champion has been declared as a non-runner in shock ahead of Aintree showpiece this weekend

Evening Standard · Apr 9

Reigning champion Nick Rockett to miss Grand National

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The Independent UK · Apr 9

Grand National shock as reigning champion Nick Rockett is ruled out

Nick Rockett has been pulled out of the Grand National a little over 48 hours before the iconic race

The Independent UK · Apr 9

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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 2026: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners

I Am Maximus, the 2024 Grand National winner, heads to Aintree on Saturday as favourite to triumph again. Here is a look at the chances of all 34 contenders

The Guardian - 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

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What time does Grand National 2026 start? Field, results, weather forecast, latest tips and odds today

The most famous steeplechase in the world headlines three-day meeting

Evening Standard · Apr 8

Grand National betting offers: A guide to the best Grand National free bets

Saturday makes the running of the 178th iteration of the Grand National, arguably the most famous contest in horse racing event in the world.

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Ladbrokes Grand National offer: Bet £5 get £30 in free bets

Everything you need to know about the latest Ladbrokes Grand National betting offers ahead of this year’s race

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Betfred Grand National betting: Bet £10 get £50 in free bets

Check out Betfred’s betting offer for the 2026 Grand National

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Grand National 2026 odds: Latest prices, betting favourites & trends

Find the latest odds for the 2026 Grand National, as well as information on the favourites and some recent Grand National trends

The Independent UK · Apr 6

Sky Bet Grand National sign up offer 2026: Place a 5p bet and get £30 free bet

Claim Sky Bet’s Grand National sign up offer worth £30 in free bets

The Independent UK · Apr 4

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

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 17

Grand National field ‘stands out’ in 2026 with elite runners and promising underdogs

The unveiling of the weights for the 2026 Grand National showcased an elite field with former winner I Am Maximus carrying top weight above Nick Rockett

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2025

Bowen and Curtis bag famous home win in Welsh National with Haiti Couleurs

Haiti Couleurs was the toast of Chepstow after producing a magnificent front-running display to add the Welsh Grand National to the Irish equivalent he won earlier this year

The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2025

Fatalities in Scottish Grand National 'carnage' include last year's winner

Last year’s winner Macdermott was one of two fatalities in the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025

Scottish Grand National: Dan Skelton aims to dent Mullins title bid

The Irish trainer and Dan Skelton have 18 and 10 runners respectively at Ayr as they reprise their battle for the prize

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The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen died of post-race bacterial infection

The post-mortem indicated that Celebre d’Allen developed sepsis or endotoxaemia from a ‘severe bacterial respiratory infection’

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

Celebre d'Allen: Horse who collapsed during Grand National dies after 'significant deterioration'

Celebre d'Allen collapsed after being pulled up ahead of the final fence during Aintree showpiece on Saturday

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Animal rights groups respond to ‘heartbreaking’ death of Celebre d’Allen at Grand National

Celebre d’Allen died days after collapsing at Aintree

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025

‘Heartbroken’ trainers pay tribute to Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen

Celebre D’Allen, who collapsed after running in the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday, has died

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Horse dies days after collapsing in Grand National

Celebre D'Allen has died following his run at Aintree

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Why Grand National winning jockey won’t receive a penny in prize money

As an ‘amateur’ jockey Patrick Mullins will not receives a riding fee despite winning atop Nick Rockett

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025

Recovery of fallen horses lends positive postscript to Mullins National

Broadway Boy and Celebre D’Allen are ‘back on track’ after going down during Nick Rockett’s Grand National triumph

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