Grand National 2025 results LIVE: Winners, runners and updates from Aintree – UK Times

Just under 10 minutes to go until the next day, with a quick turnaround here. Here’s Sam Turner’s tip for the race…

2.30pm – William Hill Handicap Chase

Imperial Saint – 1/2pt ew

This trip represents a step into the unknown for Imperial Saint, but his racing style suggests the step up is within his compass and he should appreciate the return to his favoured venue. The selection is 3-3 at Aintree and was an impressive winner when scoring here on Boxing Day by six lengths.

He also boasts good ground form on his CV, courtesy of a brace of victories on Merseyside before Christmas.

Here’s the top three from race number two then.

2 – Regent’s Stroll – 9/1

3 – Funiculi Funicula – 12/1

“He’s as honest as it is,” says jockey Mark Walsh, who’ll be riding Perceval Legallois in the Grand National later.

“Delighted for Gordon and all the team, it means a lot to them.

“Looking forward to it now, I’m here and ready to go,” he says of the National.

Down the final straight it looked like Regent’s Stroll had won it, but Honesty Policy runs him down to finish half a length ahead!

Five hurdles to go and Regent’s Stroll still leads, with Rachel Blackmore and Koktail Divin in second.

Miami Magic and Kappa Jy Pyke are catching up just behind.

A delayed start in this one but after everyone gets settled again we’re underway in the second race of the day!