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When is the Grand National 2026? Date, time, runners and latest odds – UK Times

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When is the Grand National 2026? Date, time, runners and latest odds – UK Times

The Grand National is almost here with Aintree set to host a festival of jump racing and the biggest race in the calendar.

Last year saw a thrilling race with Nick Rockett triumphing to beat the defending champion I Am Maximus.

While legendary horse racing trainer Willie Mullins will hope to triumph once again, after his son, Patrick, was able to join the family celebrations after guiding Nick Rockett, a 33/1 shot, to the victory.

This year sees I Am Maximus return, with a great chance of two wins in three years, but jockey Paul Townend will leave it “as late as possible” before deciding which ride to take, having clinched glory with the JP McManus-owned horse two years ago.

But Townend, who took Gaelic Warrior to Gold Cup glory at Cheltenham last month, has not partnered up with I am Maximum in his three races since, but is sure to be in the reckoning for the £1m feature race. “I Am Maximus gave me one of my greatest days in the saddle here two years ago, but there wouldn’t be much between him and Grangeclare West on the face of it, so you really have to try and take sentiment out of it.” Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s race:

When and where is the Grand National 2026?

The Grand National takes place at Aintree on Saturday, 11 April, with the race starting at 4pm BST.

How can I watch the Grand National 2026?

You can watch the race on ITV1 with ITV Racing broadcasting the racing throughout the week, with three days of action for fans to get stuck into.

Who are the runners and riders for the Grand National 2026?

The field will not become official until the final declarations, with just 34 horses permitted, but the following 55 horses have entries into the race as things stand.

Horse, breeding, age, weight, trainer

  • 1 I Am Maximus (FR) 10 11-12 Willie Mullins IRE
  • 2 Nick Rockett (IRE) 9 11-11 Willie Mullins IRE
  • 3 Banbridge (IRE) 10 11-11 Joseph O’Brien IRE
  • 4 Grangeclare West (IRE) 10 11-10 Willie Mullins IRE
  • 5 Gerri Colombe (FR) 10 11-10 Gordon Elliott IRE
  • 6 Haiti Couleurs (FR) 9 11-10 Rebecca Curtis
  • 7 Spillane’s Tower (IRE) 8 11-8 Jimmy Mangan IRE
  • 8 L’Homme Presse (FR) 11 11-8 Venetia Williams
  • 9 Firefox (IRE) 8 11-4 Gordon Elliott IRE
  • 10 Monty’s Star (IRE) 9 11-3 Henry de Bromhead IRE
  • 11 Spanish Harlem (FR) 8 11-3 Willie Mullins IRE
  • 12 Lecky Watson (IRE) 8 11-2 Willie Mullins IRE
  • 13 Champ Kiely (IRE) 10 11-1 Willie Mullins IRE
  • 14 Iroko (FR) 8 11-1 Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
  • 15 Favori De Champdou (FR) 11 11-1 Gordon Elliott IRE
  • 16 Three Card Brag (IRE) 9 11-0 Gordon Elliott IRE
  • 17 Oscars Brother (IRE) 8 10-13 Connor King IRE
  • 18 Mr Vango (IRE) 10 10-12 Sara Bradstock
  • 19 High Class Hero (GB) 9 10-11 Willie Mullins IRE
  • 20 Stellar Story (IRE) 9 10-11 Gordon Elliott IRE
  • 21 Beauport (IRE) 10 10-11 Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
  • 22 French Dynamite (FR) 11 10-10 Emmet McNamara IRE
  • 23 Captain Cody (IRE) 8 10-10 Willie Mullins IRE
  • 24 Jagwar (FR) 7 10-10 Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
  • 25 Perceval Legallois (FR) 9 10-9 Gavin Cromwell IRE
  • 26 Gorgeous Tom (IRE) 8 10-9 Henry de Bromhead IRE
  • 27 The Real Whacker (IRE) 10 10-9 Patrick Neville
  • 28 Quai De Bourbon (FR) 7 10-9 Willie Mullins IRE
  • 29 Answer To Kayf (GB) 10 10-8 Terence O’Brien IRE
  • 30 Jordans (FR) 7 10-8 Joseph O’Brien IRE
  • 31 Now Is The Hour (IRE) 9 10-7 Gavin Cromwell IRE
  • 32 Final Orders (GB) 10 10-5 Gavin Cromwell IRE
  • 33 Marble Sands (FR) 10 10-5 David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
  • 34 Panic Attack (IRE) 10 10-5 Dan Skelton
  • 35 Top Of The Bill (IRE) 10 10-5 Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
  • 36 Johnnywho (IRE) 9 10-4 Jonjo & A J O’Neill
  • 37 Twig (GB) 11 10-4 Ben Pauling
  • 38 Blaze The Way (IRE) 8 10-4 Margaret Mullins IRE
  • 39 Pied Piper (GB) 8 10-3 Gordon Elliott IRE
  • 40 Imperial Saint (FR) 8 10-2 Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
  • 41 Amirite (IRE) 10 10-2 Henry de Bromhead IRE
  • 42 Ain’t That A Shame (IRE) 12 10-2 Tom Ellis
  • 43 Yeah Man (IRE) 9 10-1 Gavin Cromwell IRE
  • 44 Soul Icon (GB) 9 10-1 Keiran Burke
  • 45 Hyland (FR) 9 10-1 Nicky Henderson
  • 46 Harry Des Ongrais (FR) 9 10-1 Henry de Bromhead IRE
  • 47 Monbeg Genius (IRE) 10 9-13 Jonjo & A J O’Neill
  • 48 Deep Cave (IRE) 8 9-13 Christian Williams
  • 49 Buddy One (IRE) 9 9-12 Paul Gilligan IRE
  • 50 Anyway (GER) 8 9-11 David Kenneth Budds IRE
  • 51 The Short Go (IRE) 9 9-10 Henry de Bromhead IRE
  • 52 Weveallbeencaught (IRE) 9 9-9 Emmet McNamara
  • 53 Shanbally Kid (IRE) 9 9-9 Willie Mullins IRE
  • 54 Will Do (IRE) 9 9-9 Gordon Elliott IRE
  • 55 In d’Or (FR) 8 9-7 Fergal O’Brien

Who are the favourites?

I Am Maximus 6/1

Jagwar 9/1

Grangeclare West 10/1

Johnnywho 10/1

Iroko 12/1

Oscar’s Brother 16/1

Racing schedule and times

Thursday 9 April – Opening Day

1.45pm THE BOODLES ANNIVERSARY 4-Y-O JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade1) 2m 4f ITV

2.20pm THE WILLIAM HILL MANIFESTO NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)(Grade1) 2m 1f ITV

2.55pm THE AINTREE BOWL STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE) 3m 1f ITV

3.30pm THE RANDOX FOXHUNTERS’ OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) 2m 5f ITV

4.05pm THE WILLIAM HILL AINTREE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) 2m 4f ITV

4.40pm THE CLOSE BROTHERS RED RUM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREM HANDICAP) 2m ITV

5.15pm THE GOFFS NICKEL COIN MARES’ STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) 2m 1f

Friday 10 April – Ladies Day

1.45pm THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) 3m 1f ITV

2.20pm THE WILLIAM HILL MILDMAY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) 2m 4f ITV

2.55pm THE TOP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) 2m 1/2f ITV

3.30pm THE JCB MELLING STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) 2m 4f ITV

4.05pm THE RANDOX TOPHAM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) 2m 5f ITV

4.40pm THE ODDSCHECKER SEFTON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) 3m 1/2F ITV

5.15pm THE DEBENHAMS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ AND AMATEUR RIDERS’ RACE) 2m 1/2f

Saturday 11 April – Grand National

12.45pm THE HALLGARTEN AND NOVUM WINES MAGHULL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) 2m ITV

1.20pm THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) 3m 1/2f ITV

1.55pm THE TURNERS MERSEY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) 2m 4f ITV

2.30pm THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (REGISTERED AS THE FREEBOOTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) 3m 1f ITV

3.05pm THE LIVERPOOL HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1)3m 1/2 3m 1/2f ITV

4.00pm THE RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP)

5.00pm THE WEATHERBYS NHSTALLIONS.CO.UK STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) 2m 1 4m 2 1/2fITV

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