Grand National 2026 LIVE!
The jewel in the crown of British horse racing is upon us as the Grand National takes centre stage again today at Aintree as a field of 34 take on 30 fences for £1million in prize money, in what promises to be a fantastic renewal of the race. Reigning champion Nick Rockett is out but 2024 winner I Am Maximus is back and looking to emulate the legendary Red Rum.
Willie Mullins’ I Am Maximus has been the bookies’ favourite all week, until Dan Skelton’s Panic Attack moved into favouritism this morning after attracting interest since the start of the meeting. Mullins has another fancied fancy in the form of Grangeclare West, who was third last year and is mounted by last year's winning jockey.
Away from the showpiece, which is at 4pm this afternoon, Aintree has six other races on the card, kicking off with the Maghull Novices' Chase at 12.45pm and concluding with the Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race at 5pm. You can follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s blog below.
Grand National 2026 latest news
- Start time: 4pm BST
- How to watch: ITV
- I Am Maximus wins the Grand National
- Mr Hope Street wins the William Hill Handicap Chase
- Home By The Lee wins the Liverpool Hurdle
Right, that’s your lot from us today.
Another hugely thrilling Grand National, won by a true legend of the sport.
And the punters beat the bookies. What a day.
Willie Mullins to ITV Racing
16:51 , Alex Young"It was a good call from JP [McManus]. I'd have gone down the Gold Cup route with him but he wanted to run him at Aintree.
"This horse is just a superstar. Nothing fazes him and does what he has to do - runs, jumps and wins Nationals.
"Paul executed it so well. This is the race we all aspire to when we get into racing. Just to have a runner is a tremendous sensation."
Read our report of a thrilling Grand National here.
Top Of The Bill is up and walking, which is superb news.
Find out where your horse finished (or didn’t) with our result in full here.
Of 34 starters, 16 finished.
Top Of The Bill is being assessed on the course after falling.
More info on the other fallers when we have it.
I Am Maximus becomes the first horse since Red Rum in the 1970s to carry top-weight to victory!
Your first four are:
- I Am Maximus
- Iroko
- Jordans
- Johnnywho
Top weight is no problem for I Am Maximus, who runs down Jordans and wins the National for the second time!
Mullins with three of the first four winners.
Grand National 2026
16:12 , Alex YoungI AM MAXIMUS REGAINS THE GRAND NATIONAL!
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16:12 , Alex YoungJordans leads by four, I Am Maximum is pushing him hard!
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16:11 , Alex YoungJordans leads by about six length has he clears the second last!
High Class Hero is second.
Grand National 2026
16:11 , Alex YoungJordan’s and Three Card Brag emerge first ahead of the penultimate fence.
Captain’s Cody has fallen.
Grand National 2026
16:10 , Alex YoungImperial Saint and Monty’s Star competing for the lead five fences from home.
Ikoro is prominent.
Grand National 2026
16:10 , Alex YoungI Am Maximus sitting just off midfield after a mistake at the 24th.
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16:09 , Alex YoungJagwar and Stellar Story are out at the 20th fence.
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16:08 , Alex YoungAbout 25 still in it ahead of the final circuit.
Amirite hampered by a loose horse.
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16:07 , Alex YoungBanbridge and Oscars Brother are out after the 16th. High Class Hero is well-placed.
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16:07 , Alex YoungI Am Maximus and Stellar Story in midfield ahead of the 14th.
The Real Whacker pulled up.
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16:06 , Alex YoungThe Real Whacker and Jordans struggling after the 13th fence.
Amirite with the lead.
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16:05 , Alex YoungAmirite as the lead as Gerri Colombe is unseated.
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16:04 , Alex YoungPanic Attack is down at the third fence!
Two big favourites out early!
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16:04 , Alex YoungGrangeclare West is down at the first!
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16:03 , Alex YoungAfter a false start, we are off!
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16:02 , Alex YoungI Am Maximus flirting with 5/1 before the off.
Grand National 2026
16:01 , Alex YoungThe horses are lining up. Seconds away.
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15:59 , Alex YoungWe have horses on the course, as the jockeys give their horses a look at the first hurdle.
Grand National 2026
15:57 , Alex YoungThere go the trumpets! We won’t be setting off on time at 4pm, but not long to go.
How to watch for free
15:53 , Alex YoungTV channel: In the UK, coverage of the third and final day of the 2026 Grand National Festival at Aintree is being broadcast live and free to air on ITV1.
Live stream: The Grand National will also be available to watch live online via the ITVX app and website, which is free with a registration.
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15:52 , Alex YoungI Am Maximus is now the clear favourite, into 6/1, with most bookies.
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15:49 , Alex YoungPanic Attack is aiming to become the first mare to win the Grand National in 75 years.
If anyone can, Harry Skelton can guide her to victory.
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15:46 , Alex YoungThe horses are now parading. Just over 10 minutes until the off.
I Am Maximus aiming to become the first horse to retain the Grand National since Tiger Roll in 2019, and aiming to become the first horse to carry top weight to victory since Red Rum in the 1970s.
Just 15 minutes to go until the off. Have you selected your winner?
Still not decided on your winner?
Read our horse-by-horse guide right here.
Grand National 2026
15:37 , Alex YoungI Am Maximus and Jagwar are now competing for favouritism. Panic Attack getting pushed out by Grangeclare West.
33) Johnnywho
Improving novice chaser; stamina promising but must prove jumping fluency and composure in large competitive field.
Jockey: Richie McLernon | Trainer: Jonjo & AJ O’Neill | Weight: 10st 4lb | Odds: 11/1
34) Twig
Outsider needing several to underperform; stamina possible but lacks class and experience to trouble leading contenders realistically.
Jockey: Beau Morgan | Trainer: Ben Pauling | Weight: 9st 9lb | Odds: 40/1
36) Imperial Saint
Replaced 2025 winner Nick Rockett, but has little chance of replicating that success. A distinct outsider with limited expectations, having largely been campaigned over two-and-a-half miles.
Jockey: Callum Pritchard | Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | Weight: 9st 9lb | Odds: 40/1
37) Amirite
Has plenty of stamina and experience, but faces a tough challenge against stronger, better-fancied rivals.
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: Henry de Bromhead | Weight: 10st 6lb | Odds: 100/1
An unnamed punter has just bet £100,000 on I Am Maximus to win at 8/1.
Wow.
Grand National runners and riders
15:25 , Alex Young29) Final Orders
Capable handicap performer; stamina likely sufficient but must prove class and jumping consistency against stronger opposition. Vunerable to younger legs.
Jockey: Conor Stone Walsh | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Weight: 10st 7lb | Odds: 25/1
30) Marble Sands
Grey outsider with solid staying form; unlikely winner but could outrun big odds if conditions suit and jumping holds.
Jockey: Kielan Woods | Trainer: Ben Pauling | Weight: 10st 2lb | Odds: 66/1
31) Panic Attack
Consistent mare with strong handicap form; stamina proven but faces tough task against stronger male opposition historically dominant here. Subject of a huge gamble on the day.
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Weight: 9st 13lb | Odds: 7/1
32) Top Of The Bill
Strong stayer with good trial form; could be competitive if maintaining rhythm and conserving energy for final stages. Will need a career-best effort.
Jockey: Toby McCain-Mitchell | Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies | Weight: 9st 10lb | Odds: 50/1
Liverpool Hurdle result
15:17 , Alex Young1. Home By The Lee
2. Take No Chances
3. Honesty Policy
Liverpool Hurdle result
15:14 , Alex YoungHome By The Lee wins it by eight lengths!
The 11-year-old with a fantastic showing from the front!
Liverpool Hurdle
15:13 , Alex YoungHome By The Lee is trying to take this from the front as Impoise Toi falls.
Liverpool Hurdle
15:13 , Alex YoungHome By the Lee goes for home, Honesty Policy looks to challenge.
Lightning quick speed.
Liverpool Hurdle
15:11 , Alex YoungBig outsider Doddiethegreat moves to challenge for the lead as we approach the halfway stage.
Liverpool Hurdle
15:10 , Alex YoungHewick leads the group ahead of Home By The Lee and Jingko Blue after seven furlongs.
Liverpool Hurdle
15:08 , Alex YoungHonesty Policy moves into clear favourite as the flag is raised! Huge money to push him into 2s.
We’re off!
Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle
15:06 , Alex YoungHome By The Lee moving from 6s into 9/2 just before the off.
The ground is softer, for sure. Does that suit?
3.05pm: Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle
15:05 , Alex YoungTime for one more before the biggie.
The Skeltons have Take No Chances in this one, but at 18/1 is not heavily fancied for once.
Instead, Honesty Policy and Jingko Blue head the market at around 3/1.
Grand National runners and riders
15:02 , Alex Young25) The Real Whacker
Hasn’t been overly competitive since winning the Browns Advisory in 2023. Has been dropped 11lbs, but will struggle to be competitive.
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan | Trainer: Patrick Neville | Weight: 11st 0lb | Odds: 66/1
26) Quai De Bourbon
Young improving chaser; stamina not fully proven but profile suggests potential to outrun odds if progressing again. A big player.
Jockey: Donagh Meyler | Trainer: Willie Mullins | Weight: 9st 11lb | Odds: 28/1
27) Answer To Kayf
Experienced stayer with solid jumping; lacks recent standout form but could grind into minor placings if race becomes attritional. Cannot be ruled out.
Jockey: John Shinnick | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Weight: 10st 8lb | Odds: 100/1
28) Jordans
Consistent handicapper with staying ability; likely to keep galloping but may lack finishing kick against higher-class rivals. Warrants consideration.
Jockey: Ben Jones | Trainer: Joe Tizzard | Weight: 10st 3lb | Odds: 25/1
One hour until the Grand National.
Grand National runners and riders
14:54 , Alex Young21) Captain Cody
Scottish National winner with proven stamina; ideal age and profile, strong each-way claims if jumping holds under pressure.
Jockey: Harry Cobden | Trainer: Willie Mullins | Weight: 10st 10lb | Odds: 16/1
22) Jagwar
Exciting young contender with strong Cheltenham form; well-weighted and progressive, though lacks experience over extreme National trip. No bet at short odds.
Jockey: Mark Walsh | Trainer: Jonjo & AJ O’Neill | Weight: 10st 11lb | Odds: 8/1
23) Perceval Legallois
Progressive Irish handicapper; stays well and jumps efficiently, capable of running into places at rewarding odds. Fell during last year’s race, will surely improve.
Jockey: Harry Cobden | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Weight: 9st 12lb | Odds: 25/1
24) Gorgeous Tom
Progressive staying chaser; lightly raced and open to improvement but faces steep rise in class for this contest. Not an attractive option.
Jockey: Sean Flanagan | Trainer: Henry de Bromhead | Weight: 10st 6lb | Odds: 20/1
William Hill Handicap Chase result
14:47 , Alex Young- Mr Hope Street
- Lookaway
- Konfusion
William Hill Handicap Chase result
14:43 , Alex YoungMr Hope Street holds off Lookway in a thrilling finish!
Another on the board for the Skeltons!
William Hill Handicap Chase
14:40 , Alex YoungLookaway leads three out, Glengouly fading.
Mr Hope Street needs a run!
William Hill Handicap Chase
14:39 , Alex YoungLots of chances as we come out of the back straight.
Brave Fortune pulled up.
William Hill Handicap Chase
14:38 , Alex YoungGlengouly still leads the way with a circuit to go. Leave of Absence inches closer, along with Cruise Control.
William Hill Handicap Chase
14:36 , Alex YoungGlengouly and Lookaway take us into the back straight, where there will be four fences.
William Hill Handicap Chase
14:34 , Alex Young...and we’re off! Money for Lookaway right to the last seconds.
William Hill Handicap Chase
14:27 , Alex YoungRight, can the Skelton’s win three of the first four today?
Grand National runners and riders
14:25 , Alex Young18) High Class Hero
Highly regarded novice with potential; unexposed at marathon trips but could be well-handicapped if stamina holds. Has been trained for this race, so not one to rule out.
Jockey: James Bowen | Trainer: Willie Mullins | Weight: 10st 5lb | Odds: 50/1
19) Stellar Story
Has solid form, strong stamina, and realistic each-way chances. Form has been mixed but can bounce back with the right profile.
Jockey: Robert Dunne | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Weight: 10st 11lb | Odds: 28/1
20) Beauport
Staying specialist with solid handicap form; effective in testing conditions but needs improvement to match leading contenders’ class. A huge outsider.
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies | Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies | Weight: 10st 9lb | Odds: 40/1
2.30pm: William Hill Handicap Chase
14:20 , Alex YoungIt’s all going very well for the Skelton’s today, and they have the favourite in the next: Mr Hope Street.
All good signs for their Grand National runner, Panic Attack.
Oscar's Brother trainer speaks
14:15 , Alex YoungIt's a bit of a family affair with Daniel King riding brother Connor’s horse.
“It's been brilliant,” he told BOYLESports, who provide Grand National odds.
“He's ridden them in all his starts on the track. He knows the horse well and he rides him brilliantly.
When I started out training, I remember telling someone my dream would be to train one winner with Daniel riding. We did that and we’ve just kept going.
Hopefully we can have plenty more winners over the next few years together.
Grand National runners and riders
14:10 , Alex Young15) Three Card Brag
Talented novice with stamina potential; untested at this level but progressive profile suggests possible surprise run if settling early.
Jockey: Jordan Gainford | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Weight: 10st 12lb | Odds: 66/1
16) Oscars Brother
Lightly raced and improving; stamina potential evident but lacks experience needed for such a demanding race. Could surprise a few.
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: Connor King | Weight: 10st 0lb | Odds: 12/1
17) Mr Vango
Front-running stayer; effective in certain conditions but ground concerns and class level raise doubts about competitiveness here. Wants rain.
Jockey: Jack Tudor | Trainer: Sara Bradstock | Weight: 10st 1lb | Odds: 66/1
Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle result
14:06 , Alex Young1) Bossman Jack
2) Soldier Reeves
3) Ballyfad
A peach of a ride from Harry Skelton.
Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle
14:01 , Alex YoungBossman Jack recovers and clears away with ease, winning by at least six lengths!
Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle
14:00 , Alex YoungBallyfad starts a move but he has a lot to do, with Bossman Jack with a mistake at the last!
Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle
13:59 , Alex YoungBossman Jack and Ballyfad ticking along well, a little ahead of midfield. Scorpio Rising joins the lead.
Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle
13:59 , Alex YoungThe rain is absolutely hammering it down now as Rooster Crowing leads the field at the first hurdle on the far side.
Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle
13:57 , Alex YoungBallyfad sitting around fourth with Bossman Jack a length further back as we hit the third fence.
Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle
13:56 , Alex Young...and we’re off in wet and windy conditions!
Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle
13:54 , Alex YoungIt looks like Ballyfad and Bossman Jack could go off as joint-favs.
Ballyfad finished behind Bossman Jack at Cheltenham - could he reverse that form? He’ll need to up his game.
The rain has arrived.
1.55pm: Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
13:53 , Alex YoungNo rest for the wicked as the third race is already almost upon us.
Gordon Elliott is looking to win this race for the FIFTH year in a row. His Ballyfad heads the market, and continues to shorten from 3/1 into almost 2s.
The Skelton horse Bossman Jack looks to be the biggest threat at around 3s.
Grand National runners and riders
13:51 , Alex Young12) Champ Kiely
High-quality performer earlier career; inconsistent recently but capable if rediscovering form and lasting extended distance test. Hard to fancy.
Jockey: Danny Mullins | Trainer: Willie Mullins | Weight: 11st 1lb | Odds: 25/1
13) Iroko
Strong market fancy with solid National form; Cheltenham run disappointing but remains dangerous contender with proven stamina and jumping ability. Can be shortlisted.
Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr | Trainer: Greenall & Guerriero | Weight: 11st 0lb | Odds: 14/1
14) Favori De Champdou
Reliable handicap chaser; stays well and jumps soundly but may lack class edge needed against stronger graded rivals here. In the form of his life.
Jockey: Danny Gilligan | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Weight: 10st 13lb | Odds: 35/1
Supercomputer predicts Grand National winner
13:47 , Alex YoungA landmark win for British trainer Dan Skelton and his runner Panic Attack is on the cards today, according to a supercomputer.
The model, conducted by BOYLE Sports, has projected a win probability for Panic Attack of 15.1 per cent and will bag glory by two-and-a-half lengths from the Willie Mullins-trained Grangeclare West in second, who has been predicted an 11.8% victory chance.
I Am Maximus, the 2024 winner and 2025 runner up, is projected to finish in third this year. The ten-year-old, who will carry top weight in this year’s race, has been handed an 11.2% chance of winning but will finish a neck behind Grangeclare West according to the model from the bookmaker, who offer the latest Grand National odds.
Grand National runners and riders
13:42 , Alex Young9) Monty’s Star
Solid novice staying profile; open to improvement but must prove resilience and jumping accuracy in biggest test faced so far. Shaped well in the Irish Gold Cup, very interesting contender.
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe | Trainer: Henry de Bromhead | Weight: 11st 4lb | Odds: 12/1
10) Spanish Harlem
Experienced handicapper with strong staying form; outsider with place potential if adapting to fences and maintaining rhythm throughout race. Not of huge appeal
11) Lecky Watson
Jockey: Brian Hayes | Trainer: Willie Mullins | Weight: 11st 3lb | Odds: 40/1
Unexposed stayer from a strong yard; could improve for distance but lacks big-field experience and must show sharper jumping here. An outsider.
Jockey: Sean O’Keeffe | Trainer: Willie Mullins | Weight: 11st 2lb | Odds: 40/1
William Hill Handicap Hurdle result
13:31 , Alex Young1) Wade Out
2) Eagle Fang
3) Chart Topper
...and Supremely West did manage to hang on to fourth.
Wade Out wins the William Hill Handicap Hurdle
13:27 , Alex YoungWade Out and Eagle Fang jump the last, and then Wade Out moves easily clear to win it for Olly Murphy!
Supremely West and Hold The Serve miss out on the top four!
William Hill Handicap Hurdle
13:26 , Alex YoungEagle Fang goes to the front as they approach the straight.
William Hill Handicap Hurdle
13:25 , Alex YoungBold Endevour now shares the lead with Kakas Cousin as they hit the finish in a circuit’s time. Eagle Fang in third, with Hold The Serve in fifth.
William Hill Handicap Hurdle
13:23 , Alex YoungHold The Serve is around midfield, on the inner. Supremely West being held up as they reach the side of the course.
William Hill Handicap Hurdle
13:22 , Alex YoungKakas Cousin with a two-length lead at the second hurdle.
William Hill Handicap Hurdle
13:21 , Alex YoungAt the second attempt, we’re off!
William Hill Handicap Hurdle
13:18 , Alex YoungWe’re at the post, Hold The Serve even stronger in the market.
Wayne and Coleen Rooney are enjoying Grand National day at Aintree.
1.20pm: William Hill Handicap Hurdle
13:12 , Alex YoungThe second of the day, and Olly Murphy’s Hold The Serve heads the market ahead of Kakas Cousin and another Skelton horse in Supremely West, which was a big winner last month at Cheltenham,
Grand National runners and riders
13:05 , Alex Young5) Gerri Colombe
Top-class chaser dropping in trip class; strong engine but must adapt to unique fences and longer distance than usual races. Handicapper hasn’t been kind.
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Weight: 11st 8lb | Odds: 28/1
6) Haiti Couleurs
Lightly raced but improving staying chaser with strong handicap credentials; thrives in testing conditions and could outrun odds if handling Aintree fences well.
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Rebecca Curtis | Weight: 11st 7lb | Odds: 20/1
8) Firefox
Consistent graded performer; reliable jumper but stamina doubts persist for marathon trip, needing career-best effort to feature prominently late.
Jockey: Keith Donoghue | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Weight: 11st 5lb | Odds: 40/1
An incredible finish from Mirabad to roar past the favourite Salvator Mundi. A 50/1 winner for the Skeltons.
Mirabad wins the Maghull Novices' Chase!
12:50 , Alex YoungA shock in the first as Mirabad leaves Salavator Mundi flat-footed to take it at 50/1!
Be Aware is third.
Maghull Novices' Chase
12:49 , Alex YoungKala Conti falls when making ground! Mirabad closing in on Salavator Mundi!
Maghull Novices' Chase
12:48 , Alex YoungKala Conti still the back marker with four to run. Salavator Mundi going strongly.
Maghull Novices' Chase
12:47 , Alex YoungNot a great start for Kala Conti, but Salavator Mundi has stormed through to take a share of the lead alongside Be Aware.
Maghull Novices' Chase
12:45 , Alex Young...and we’re off!
Maghull Novices' Chase
12:43 , Alex YoungThe horses are at post for our first race of the day.
12.45pm: Maghull Novices' Chase
12:38 , Alex YoungFocusing on the rest of the day’s racing, it’s almost time for the first of the card: the Hallgarten & Novum Wines Maghull Novices' Chase.
We’re due to be off at 12.45pm, and the much-fancied Salvator Mundi leads the market at a shade of odds-on.
Gordon Elliott's Kala Conti looks to be the biggest rival at 3/1.
Grand National runners and riders
12:30 , Alex YoungTime to start our look at the National runners, which we’ll continue all the way up until the race at 4pm.
You can read our full list of runners and riders here.
1) I Am Maximus
Top-weight defending champion; proven stamina and class, but age and burden raise questions despite strong recent graded chase form. Cannot be ruled out.
Jockey: Paul Townend | Trainer: Willie Mullins | Weight: 11st 12lb | Odds: 17/2
3) Banbridge
High-class Grade 1 performer stepping into marathon territory; possesses quality but stamina for an extreme National trip remains an unproven question mark.
Jockey: JJ Slevin | Trainer: Joseph O’Brien | Weight: 11st 10lb | Odds: 33/1
4) Grangeclare West
Talented Mullins runner with solid staying form and recent win; leading contender if reproducing best jumping rhythm and stamina reserves. Has to be respected.
Jockey: Patrick Mullins | Trainer: Willie Mullins | Weight: 11st 9lb | Odds: 8/1
'The Grand National is the main reason I got into the sport'
12:13 , Alex YoungOne interesting runner today is The Real Whacker, who impressed everyone at Cheltenham way back in 2023 by winning the Browns Advisory... but has not done a huge amount since.
A 66/1 play this afternoon, but jockey Gavin Sheehan is in a bullish mood.
“The Real Whacker definitely looks to fit the profile for the Grand National and I rode him in the King George and he is a good horse, a very good horse,” he told BetVictor.
“I’m assured he is in a great place so I am looking forward to riding him. He ticks the boxes.
“It has always been a dream of mine [to win the Grand National], it wouldn't bother me if the race was worth ten quid to be honest, I have never looked at prize money. I try to go for winners, the money comes afterwards.
“The Grand National is the main reason I got into the sport, it has always been a great spectacle. It is a dream, it is the most prestigious race, it’s worldwide, it is very exciting to have a ride in the race alone, if you’re not in then you can't win and it doesn't matter what price they are, hopefully they have a good chance and I am really looking forward to it.”
Latest odds
12:01 , Alex YoungI Am Maxium is on the drift.
- Panic Attack 7/1
- Grangeclare West: 8/1
- Jaguar: 8/1
- I Am Maximus: 17/2
- Jonnywho: 11/1
- Montys Star: 12/1
- Oscars Brother: 12/1
- Iroko: 14/1
- Captain Cody: 16/1
- Haiti Couleurs: 20/1
- Gorgeous Tom: 20/1
- Champ Kiely: 25/1
- Perceval Legallois: 25/1
- Jordans: 25/1
- Final Orders: 25/1
- Gerri Colombe: 28/1
- Stellar Story: 28/1
- Quai De Bourbon: 28/1
- Banbridge: 33/1
- Favori De Champdou: 35/1
- Firefox: 40/1
- Spanish Harlem: 40/1
- Lecky Watson: 40/1
- Beauport: 40/1
- Twig: 40/1
- Imperial Saint: 40/1
- High Class Hero: 50/1
- Top Of The Bill: 50/1
- Three Card Brag: 66/1
- Marble Sands: 66/1
- Mr Vango: 66/1
- The Real Whacker: 66/1
- Answer To Kayf: 100/1
- Amirite: 100/1
(Odds via Betfair, subject to change.)
A new favourite for the Grand National
11:52 , Alex YoungMarket movements this morning have seen Panic Attack move into favouritism for the big one at 4pm.
I Am Maxium, the market leader for much of the week, is on the drift, with Dan Skelton’s Panic Attack, along with Grangeclare West and Jagwar shortening in the market.
Today's racecard
11:41 , Alex Young12:45: Hallgarten & Novum Wines Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1)
13:20: William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap)
13:55: Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
14:30: William Hill Handicap Chase (Freebooter) (Premier Handicap)
15:05: Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1)
16:00: Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
17:00: Weatherbys Nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat (Grade 2)
Grand National prize money
11:30 , Alex YoungThe total prize fund for the race is £1 million, and it breaks down as follows:
- Winner – £500,000
- Second place – £200,000
- Third place – £100,000
- Fourth place – £65,000
- Fifth place – £40,000
- Sixth place – £30,000
- Seventh place – £20,000
- Eight place – £ 15,000
- Ninth place – £10,000
- Tenth place – £5000
How to watch the Grand National
11:20 , Alex YoungTV channel: In the UK, coverage of the third and final day of the 2026 Grand National Festival at Aintree is being broadcast live and free to air on ITV1 on Saturday from 12:45pm BST.
The main event is scheduled to begin at 4pm, with build-up from 3:15pm.
Live stream: The Grand National will also be available to watch live online via the ITVX app and website, which is free with a registration.
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