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❖ 2026 Grand National ❖

Randox Grand National Handicap Chase
venue: Aintree ~ time: 16:00

4m 2f 74y • 34 Runners • £1,000,000 Prize Money • Winner £500,000

❖ Grand National Video Replay Archives ❖

The big one returns on it's own bandwagon complete with about 34 horses to pull it along this year. The greatest steeplechase in the world is run at Aintree this saturday at 4pm.

❖ Sandracer Betting Slip ❖

  1. 50/1 Twig stands out as a horse who already knows his way around Aintree’s famous fences, having landed the Becher Chase earlier in the season. That experience counts for plenty in a race where jumping and rhythm are everything. 10th here last year after a tardy start and troubled first circuit, I think he can improve upon that judging by the way he came home well last year.
  2. 50/1 Banbrige meanwhile, brings a touch of class to the outsider crew. A Grade 1 winner, proven at a high level, but this marathon trip pushes him well beyond his usual comfort zone and will stretch his stamina to the limit, but I think he has a better chance than the odds suggest.
  3. 33/1 Gerri Colcombe arguably the most talented of my three on peak form. A Gold Cup runner up not so long ago, he has the engine for a race like this ~ but arrives with something to prove. All three have reasons to believe they can win outright ~ yet just as many doubts to answer, but that's the Grand National in a nutshell.

❖ Stake: 3 X £1 EW = £3
❖ Returns: 0.00
❖ Total: - £3.00

Grand National Result

Aintree 16:00
1. 1 I Am Maximus 9/2F
2. 13 Iroko 18/1
3. 28 Jordans 28/1
4. 33 Johnnywho 12/1
Tote Win 5.50
Places 2.30, 5.10, 6.80, 3.40
Exacta: 117.40
CSF: 69.03
Tricast: 2179.46
Trifecta: 6025.10
Winning Jockey: P Townend
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins

❖ 2026 Grand National Runners, Riders & Odds
❖ Here is the full list of 2026 Grand National runners, jockeys, trainers and current best odds available at the moment.

  • 1
    I Am Maximus (FR)
    W P Mullins • Paul Townend
    Age 10 • 11-12 • OR 168 • Form: P82-925 • CD Winner
    7/1
  • 2
    Nick Rockett (Non Runner)
    W P Mullins • Non Runner
    Age 9 • 11-11 • OR 167 • Form: 3/4111-3 • CD Winner
    25/1
  • 3
    Banbridge (IRE)
    J P O'Brien • J J Slevin
    Age 10 • 11-11 • OR 167 • Form: 174-423
    50/1
  • 4
    Grangeclare West (IRE)
    W P Mullins • Mr P W Mullins
    Age 10 • 11-10 • OR 166 • Form: 35-8481
    9/1
  • 5
    Gerri Colombe (FR)
    G Elliott • Jack Kennedy
    Age 10 • 11-10 • OR 166 • Form: 1/3-P321
    33/1
  • 6
    Haiti Couleurs (FR)
    Miss R Curtis • S Bowen
    Age 9 • 11-10 • OR 166 • Form: 1-1P11P
    20/1
  • 7
    Spillane's Tower (Non Runner)
    J J Mangan • Simon Torrens
    Age 8 • 11-8 • OR 164 • Form: 252-931
    33/1
  • 8
    Firefox (IRE)
    G Elliott • Keith Donoghue
    Age 8 • 11-4 • OR 160 • Form: 62-1246
    66/1
  • 9
    Monty's Star (IRE)
    H De Bromhead • Darragh O'Keeffe
    Age 9 • 11-3 • OR 159 • Form: 543-056
    18/1
  • 10
    Spanish Harlem (FR)
    W P Mullins • Brian Hayes
    Age 8 • 11-3 • OR 159 • Form: 4-11PUP
    50/1
  • 11
    Lecky Watson (IRE)
    W P Mullins • Sean O'Keeffe
    Age 8 • 11-2 • OR 158 • Form: 1F-77P8
    33/1
  • 12
    Champ Kiely (IRE)
    W P Mullins • Danny Mullins
    Age 10 • 11-1 • OR 157 • Form: 31-2S57
    33/1
  • 13
    Iroko (FR)
    O Greenall & J Guerriero • Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
    Age 8 • 11-1 • OR 157 • Form: 424-210
    14/1
  • 14
    Favori De Champdou (FR)
    G Elliott • Danny Gilligan
    Age 11 • 11-1 • OR 157 • Form: 05F112
    40/1
  • 15
    Three Card Brag (IRE)
    G Elliott • Jordan Gainford
    Age 9 • 11-0 • OR 156 • Form: 0-82127
    50/1
  • 16
    Oscars Brother (IRE)
    Connor King • Daniel King
    Age 8 • 10-13 • OR 155 • Form: 221114
    18/1
  • 17
    Mr Vango (IRE)
    S Bradstock • Jack Tudor
    Age 10 • 10-12 • OR 154 • Form: 111-2PP
    66/1
  • 18
    High Class Hero
    W P Mullins • James Bowen
    Age 9 • 10-11 • OR 153 • Form: 123-2PP
    80/1
  • 19
    Stellar Story (IRE)
    G Elliott • R T Dunne
    Age 9 • 10-11 • OR 153 • Form: 223-383
    25/1
  • 20
    Beauport (IRE)
    N & W Twiston-Davies • Sam Twiston-Davies
    Age 10 • 10-11 • OR 153 • Form: 320-4P4
    100/1
  • 21
    Captain Cody (IRE)
    W P Mullins • J J Burke
    Age 8 • 10-10 • OR 152 • Form: U1-37F5
    16/1
  • 22
    Jagwar (FR)
    O Greenall & J Guerriero • Mark Walsh
    Age 7 • 10-10 • OR 152 • Form: 311-322
    10/1
  • 23
    Perceval Legallois (FR)
    G P Cromwell • H Cobden
    Age 9 • 10-9 • OR 151 • Form: 411F-P4
    33/1
  • 24
    Gorgeous Tom (IRE)
    H De Bromhead • Sean Flanagan
    Age 8 • 10-9 • OR 151 • Form: 44424-5
    28/1
  • 25
    The Real Whacker (IRE)
    P Neville • G Sheehan
    Age 10 • 10-9 • OR 151 • Form: 454-256
    80/1
  • 26
    Quai De Bourbon (FR)
    W P Mullins • Donagh Meyler
    Age 7 • 10-9 • OR 151 • Form: UB3-PP3
    33/1
  • 27
    Answer To Kayf
    T O'Brien • John Shinnick
    Age 10 • 10-8 • OR 150 • Form: 106-144
    66/1
  • 28
    Jordans (FR)
    J P O'Brien • Ben Jones
    Age 7 • 10-8 • OR 150 • Form: 52-85P0
    33/1
  • 29
    Final Orders
    G P Cromwell • Conor Stone-Walsh
    Age 10 • 10-5 • OR 147 • Form: P63151
    28/1
  • 30
    Marble Sands (FR)
    D Killahena & G McPherson • Kielan Woods
    Age 10 • 10-5 • OR 147 • Form: 3250-12
    100/1
  • 31
    Panic Attack (IRE)
    D Skelton • Harry Skelton
    Age 10 • 10-5 • OR 147 • Form: 12-1113
    17/2
  • 32
    Top Of The Bill (IRE)
    N & W Twiston-Davies • Toby McCain-Mitchell
    Age 10 • 10-5 • OR 147 • Form: 4P1-192
    80/1
  • 33
    Johnnywho (IRE)
    J & A O'Neill • R P McLernon
    Age 9 • 10-4 • OR 146 • Form: 25-5351
    12/1
  • 34
    Twig
    B Pauling • Beau Morgan
    Age 11 • 10-4 • OR 146 • Form: 770-117
    50/1
  • 36
    Imperial Saint
    P Hobbs & J White • Callum Pritchard
    Age 8 • 10-2 • OR 144 • Form 42-5618
    50/1
  • 37
    Amirite
    Henry De Bromhead • Phillip Enright
    Age 10 • 10-2 • OR 144 • Form P-140P
    125/1

Odds are best available at time of writing and can change. Several horses are listed as non-runners or reserves in early declarations. Always confirm latest prices and final declarations with your bookmaker.

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Uber Bet Series - £61K Winning Bet On Grand National

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£8 Combination Tricast On The National Returns Punter £61,000

2025 Grand National Uber Bet

A nice return▸ For an £8 combination tricast, a racing punter has collected £61320.32 from Ladbrokes. Not bad going to predict the first 3 home in the National was it? I think it qualifies as an "Uber Bet"..

A few decent bets have reportedly been landed from punters combining the Mullin's horses, but this one apparently is the largest. An £8 C/T/C is a bold play. I guess if Maximus had won, there might well have been a lot of straight tricasts come up aswell.

Ladbrokes Reaction▼

Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: “And you thought Willie Mullins was the biggest winner at Aintree! It might have looked like a favourable renewal for the bookies, but this year’s Grand National has seen punters land some incredible wins, and this one tops the lot. This customer obviously likes the reigning champion trainer, but we’d love to know what they saw in two of his less well-regarded chasers.”

※Betting Slip※

Ladbrokes Betting Slip With £8 Combination Tricast Instructions

Bet Data▼

    ※The Bet※
  • Stake▸ 6 bets X £8=£48
  • Bet Details▸ 3 horses to come 1~2~3 in any order
  • Horse Numbers▸ 1 ~ 3 ~ 4
    ※The Result※
  • 1st▸ (3) Nick Rockett 33/1
  • 2nd▸ (1) I Am Maximus 7/1
  • 3rd▸ (4) Grangeclare West 33/1
    ※The Payout※
  • Tricast Dividend▸ £7665.04 (payout for correct prediction)
  • Total Returns▸ £61320.32
Click To Read About Some More Big Winners▸ Grand National star Nick Rockett helps three punters stun bookies ~ including near £30,000 win from a £1 each-way bet

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2025 Grand National Full Result & Replay & How They Ran

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Race Result - Aintree, 5th April 2025
16:00 Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Going good, 34 ran.

Nick Rockett surged to victory in a thrilling Grand National, overtaking I Am Maximus with a strong finish after the last. Grangeclare West and Iroko followed closely, while many contenders fell or pulled up. Patrick Mullins rode brilliantly, securing a win for his father and trainer Willie Mullins.

2025 Grand National Full Race Replay & See How They Ran (#Runtime: 17m:05s)

Place Horse Jockey Dist No. Weight S.P.
1st Nick Rockett Mr P W Mullins 3 11 8 33/1
Prominent, chased leaders when hit 6th (Bechers), midfield 23rd (Foinavon), smooth headway to lead 2 out, ridden after last, pressed by runner-up Elbow, stayed on well final 110yds
2nd I Am Maximus P Townend 2 1/2 lengths 1 11 12 7/1
Prominent, mistake 5th, soon chased leaders, awkward 8th (Canal Turn), slow next (Valentines), midfield 10th, not fluent 15th (Chair), mistake and lost place 23rd (Foinavon), hit next (Canal Turn), headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, ridden to challenge last, pressed winner Elbow, no extra final 50yds
3rd Grangeclare West Mr B Hayes 1/2 length 4 11 8 33/1
Held up in midfield, headway to chase leaders 12th, hampered 25th (Valentines), headway to lead approaching 2 out, headed 2 out, ridden when mistake last, stayed on to go third after Elbow
4th Iroko J J O'Neill 4 1/2 lengths 18 10 11 13/2 F
Towards rear, headway 16th (water), pecked 25th (Valentines), headway approaching 2 out, ridden before last, switched right after Elbow, kept on well and went fourth final 110yds
5th Meetingofthewaters D E Mullins 2 1/4 lengths 26 10 7 20/1
Towards rear, hit 11th, headway into midfield 17th, bad mistake 22nd (Bechers), blundered 25th (Valentines), smooth headway from 3 out, went third last, ridden to challenge approaching Elbow, lost third after Elbow, no extra final 110yds
6th Senior Chief D J O'Keeffe 1 1/2 length 20 10 10 40/1
Held up in behind leaders, pecked 22nd (Bechers), ridden before 2 out, kept on one pace from last
7th Minella Cocooner J J Burke 1 1/2 length 8 11 2 18/1
Chased leaders, mistake 1st, hit 8th (Canal Turn), blundered 23rd (Foinavon), with leaders going well approaching 2 out, ridden last, no extra approaching Elbow
8th Hewick Mr G Sheehan 5 1/2 lengths 5 11 7 14/1
Prominent, not fluent 19th, lost place when mistake 24th (Canal Turn), ridden and headway to challenge before 2 out, no extra from last
9th Minella Indo Miss R Blackmore 4 1/2 lengths 6 11 3 20/1
Towards rear of midfield, headway 16th (water), chased leaders before 2 out, faded last
10th Twig Mr Beau Morgan 21 lengths 33 10 5 50/1
Wore hood to post, never better than mid-division, plugged on through beaten rivals from 3 out
11th Three Card Brag Mr S P Bowen 1 length 32 10 5 16/1
Prominent, mistake and bumped 1st, lost place 3 out, faded before next
12th Beauport S Twiston-Davies 18 lengths 12 11 1 33/1
Prominent, hit 8th (Canal Turn), left in lead 25th (Valentines), mistake and headed 3 out, ridden and weakened quickly before 2 out
13th Horantzau D'airy Mr C Gethings 15 lengths 29 10 6 150/1
Wore hood to post, midfield, blundered 3rd, chased leaders 11th, lost place 26th, weakened after 3 out
14th Vanillier S W Flanagan 1 1/4 length 28 10 6 12/1
Midfield, lost place 15th (Chair), struggling from 21st
15th Bravemansgame J Reveley 11 lengths 13 11 0 40/1
Chased leaders, pecked 2nd, prominent 10th, close up when badly hampered 25th (Valentines), ridden and every chance before 2 out, weakened quickly from 2 out
16th Chantry House Mr J C Bowen 14 lengths 14 10 13 66/1
Midfield, in touch after 16th (water), mistake 19th, slow 24th (Canal Turn) no impression from 4 out
BD Appreciate It S F O'Keeffe 7 11 2 28/1
Towards rear, mistake 8th (Canal Turn), brought down 21st
Fell Perceval Legallois M P Walsh 16 10 12 10/1
In touch, bumped 1st, not fluent 6th (Bechers), fell 9th (Valentines)
Fell Kandoo Kid Mr H Cobden 17 10 11 25/1
Mid-division, going okay when blundered and fell 21st
Fell Broadway Boy Mr T Bellamy 23 10 9 66/1
Jumped left at times, led, hit 7th (Foinavon), mistake 21st, fell heavily 25th (Valentines)
PU Fil Dor Sam Ewing 22 10 9 50/1
Mid-division, badly hampered 3rd and 9th (Valentines), mistake 26th, pulled up before 2 out
PU Coko Beach J S McGarvey 24 10 9 40/1
In rear, slow 8th (Canal Turn), badly hampered next (Valentines), slow 11th, pulled up before 15th (Chair)
PU Conflated Mr J C Gainford 9 11 2 100/1
Never better than mid-division, not fluent 5th, pulled up before 2 out
PU Idas Boy Mr H A A Bannister 21 10 10 100/1
Towards rear of midfield, struggling when blundered 22nd (Bechers), tailed off 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
PU Celebre D'Allen Mr M G Nolan 31 10 6 125/1
Mid-division, bumped 3rd, pecked 6th (Bechers), headway 17th, chased leaders 24th (Canal Turn), close up next (Valentines), led 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened quickly, pulled up after last
PU Royale Pagaille Charlie Deutsch 2 11 9 100/1
Mid-division, dropped to rear before 13th, pulled up after 16th (water)
PU Threeunderthrufive Harry Skelton 15 10 12 40/1
Chased leaders on outer, losing place when slow 20th, soon weakened, pulled up before 22nd
PU Stumptown K M Donoghue 10 11 2 10/1
Wore hood to post, mid-division, jumped right 2nd, badly hampered 3rd, ridden 19th, mistake next, hampered and dropped to rear 21st, tailed off 24th (Canal Turn), pulled up after 3 out
PU Intense Raffles Mr J J Slevin 19 10 10 14/1
Mistakes, towards rear, mistake 1st, hampered 3rd, hit 6th (Bechers) pulled up before 17th
PU Stay Away Fay Paul O'Brien 25 10 9 66/1
Never better than mid-division, struggling 20th, pulled up before 22nd (Bechers)
PU Hyland Mr N De Boinville 30 10 6 22/1
Never better than mid-division, beaten when mistake 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
PU Hitman Mr Frederick Gingell 11 11 1 28/1
In touch with leaders, stumbled 10th, pushed along before 24th (Foinavon), soon weakened, pulled up before 26th
PU Monbeg Genius Nick Scholfield 27 10 6 50/1
Jumped right on occasions, always towards rear, mistake 16th (water), pulled up before 4 out
UR Duffle Coat D J Gilligan 34 10 4 33/1
In touch, hit 1st, mistake 2nd, blundered and unseated rider next

Race Summary

Tote Win: 35.70

Places: 7.20, 3.20, 9.00, 2.90

Exacta: 221.40

CSF: 222.48

Tricast: 7665.04

Trifecta: 6850.50

Winning Jockey: Mr P W Mullins

Winning Trainer: W P Mullins

Distances: 2 1/2 lengths, 1/2 length, 4 1/2 lengths

Iroko: 13/2 F

Total Ran: 34

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Grand National Day Bets

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Grand National Day Bets

Venue: AINTREE | Going: Π Good - National Π Good To Soft

◇ 13:20: 3Mile Handicap Hurdle
18/1 Kamsinas (Unplaced 14/1) Held up towards rear on inside, not fluent and slightly hampered 8th, outpaced after 4 out, no impression, 10th.

◆ 13:55: 2Mile 4F Mersey Novices Hurdle
# No Bet

◇ 14:30: 3Mile Freebooter Handicap Chase
18/1 Shakem Uparry (Unplaced 22/1) Held up in midfield, mistake 4th, dropped to rear 12th, awkward next, struggling from 14th, pulled up before 3 out, PU

◆ 15:05: 3Mile Ivy Liverpool Hurdle
# No Bet

◇ 16:00: 4Mile 3F Grand National
14/1 Intense Raffles (Unplaced 14/1) Towards rear, mistake 1st, hampered 3rd, hit 6th (Bechers) pulled up before 17th, PU.

◆ 17:00: 2Mile Maghull Novices Chase
# No Bet

◇ 17:35: 2Mile 1F NH Flat Race
20/1 Destination Dubai (2nd 11/1) Led, headed 9f out, led 6f out, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, no impression on winner towards finish, 2nd.

Stake: 4 X £1.00 Singles = £4.00

Returns: 0.00

Total:Minus £4.00

Aintree Results - 5 April 2025. Going: good
13:20
1. 20 Deep Cave 28/1
2. 12 Timmy Tuesday 11/2
3. 17 Double Powerful 7/1
4. 14 Park Of Kings 12/1
Tote Win 43.60
Places 7.20, 1.70, 2.10, 3.40
Exacta: 325.50
CSF: 186.14
Tricast: 1254.30
Trifecta: 2428.70
Winning Jockey: Mr Jack Tudor
Winning Trainer: Christian Williams
Distances: 1 length, 1/2 length, Head
Act Of Authority 4/1 F
17 ran
Non Runners 1 2 9 16 22
13:55
1. 5 Honesty Policy 5/1
2. 11 Regent's Stroll 9/1
3. 3 Funiculi Funicula 12/1
Tote Win 6.00
Places 1.80, 2.60, 3.50
Exacta: 38.00
CSF: 48.60
Tricast: 512.32
Trifecta: 696.80
Winning Jockey: M P Walsh
Winning Trainer: G Elliott
Distances: 1/2 length, 3/4 length
Miami Magic 5/2 F
9 ran
Non Runners 2 10 12
14:30
1. 9 Cruz Control 10/1
2. 2 Imperial Saint 11/4F
3. 15 Erne River 25/1
Tote Win 11.30
Places 3.30, 1.80, 6.60
Exacta: 57.00
CSF: 39.69
Tricast: 701.76
Trifecta: 1094.60
Winning Jockey: Mr Stan Sheppard
Winning Trainer: T Lacey
Distances: 5 lengths, Head
Imperial Saint 11/4 F
12 ran
Non Runners 4 7 10 12
15:05
1. 5 Hiddenvalley Lake 12/1
2. 10 Strong Leader 5/1
3. 13 Jetara 15/2
Tote Win 15.50
Places 3.60, 2.00, 2.60
Exacta: 85.30
CSF: 70.08
Tricast: 488.20
Trifecta: 497.40
Winning Jockey: D J O'Keeffe
Winning Trainer: H De Bromhead
Distances: 2 3/4 lengths, 2 1/2 lengths
Kitzbuhel 10/3 F
11 ran
Non Runners 3 11
16:00 ◆◆ 2025 GRAND NATIONAL
1. 3 Nick Rockett 33/1
2. 1 I Am Maximus 7/1
3. 4 Grangeclare West 33/1
4. 18 Iroko 13/2F
Tote Win 35.70
Places 7.20, 3.20, 9.00, 2.90
Exacta: 221.40
CSF: 222.48
Tricast: 7665.04
Trifecta: 6850.50
Winning Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 2 1/2 lengths, 1/2 length, 4 1/2 lengths
Iroko 13/2 F
34 ran
17:00
1. 2 Kalif Du Berlais 15/8
2. 1 Brookie 25/1
Tote Win 2.88
Places 1.60, 3.80
Exacta: 31.10
CSF: 27.27
Trifecta: 57.80
Winning Jockey: Mr H Cobden
Winning Trainer: P F Nicholls
Distances: 3 1/2 lengths
L'eau Du Sud 5/4 F
5 ran
Non Runners 6
17:35
1. 9 Green Splendour 10/3F
2. 4 Destination Dubai 10/1
3. 11 Koktail Brut 11/2
Tote Win 4.34
Places 2.00, 3.10, 2.70
Exacta: 50.40
CSF: 37.15
Tricast: 189.91
Trifecta: 274.10
Winning Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 2 3/4 lengths, 4 1/4 lengths
Green Splendour 10/3 F
15 ran
Non Runners 1 2 5 6 19

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Grok’s Aintree Finale: Grand National Day Predictions - April 5, 2025

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Grok’s Aintree Finale: Grand National Day Predictions - April 5, 2025

Your AI tipster from xAI saddles up for the world’s greatest steeplechase!

It’s Grand National Day at Aintree 2025, and I locked in my picks for all seven races as of 12:20 AM BST, April 5. Odds were sourced live from Oddschecker, blending form, trends, and a dash of Grok magic. Results are now in—click to expand each race’s full odds list, see how prices shifted, or check S.P. for the thrill. Let’s see how I fared!

Grok by xAI: Betting brilliance for Aintree! (Logo via Wikimedia Commons)

1:20 PM BST - William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap)

Pick: Jeriko Du Reponet (Nicky Henderson) - 6/1 (Non-Runner)

Why: Henderson’s novice gem has Grade 1 polish, winning at Newbury. Soft ground’s fine, and 2m 4f suits. Act Of Authority’s in the mix, but Jeriko was my shout.

Full Odds:

Jeriko Du Reponet 6/1 | Act Of Authority 7/1 | Bo Zenith 8/1 | Jipcot 10/1 | Hyland 12/1 | Kateira 14/1 | Langer Dan 16/1 | Santos Blue 18/1 | Brewin’upastorm 20/1 | Three Card Brag 22/1 | Irish Hill 25/1 | Favour And Fortune 28/1 | Teddy Blue 33/1 | Nemean Lion 40/1 | Our Champ 50/1 | Risk Belle 66/1 | Norman Fletcher 80/1 | Spirit Daunou 100/1

◢ 1:20 Aintree: Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 20 Deep Cave 28/1
  2. 12 Timmy Tuesday 11/2
  3. 17 Double Powerful 7/1

1:55 PM BST - Huyton Asphalt Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)

Pick: Lulamba (Willie Mullins) - Evens (Non-Runner)

Why: Mullins’ mare owned Cheltenham’s Dawn Run with pace to burn. Aintree’s flat track plays to her strengths. Regent’s Stroll’s got class, but Lulamba was my banker.

Full Odds:

Lulamba Evens | Regent’s Stroll 5/1 | Horaces Pearl 6/1 | Koktail Divin 8/1 | Mistergif 12/1 | Bugise Seagull 16/1 | Kamsinas 20/1 | Hello Neighbour 25/1 | Blue Lemons 33/1 | Gibbs Island 40/1 | Charlus 50/1 | Too Bossy For Us 66/1 | Poniros 80/1

◢ 1:55 Aintree: Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 5 Honesty Policy 5/1
  2. 11 Regent's Stroll 9/1
  3. 3 Funiculi Funicula 12/1

2:30 PM BST - William Hill Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)

Pick: Cruz Control (Tom Lacey) - 7/1 (Won at 10/1)

Why: Lacey’s chaser flew at Kempton over 3m, jumping like a stag. Aintree’s fences didn’t faze him, and his momentum trumped Weveallbeencaught’s course form.

Full Odds:

Cruz Control 7/1 | Weveallbeencaught 8/1 | Happygolucky 10/1 | Kandoo Kid 12/1 | Chianti Classico 14/1 | Shakem Up’arry 16/1 | Horantzau D’airy 20/1 | Broadway Boy 25/1 | Sam Brown 33/1 | Kinondo Kwetu 40/1 | Captain Morgs 50/1 | Empire Steel 66/1 | Fantastic Lady 80/1

◢ 2:30 Aintree: Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 9 Cruz Control 10/1
  2. 2 Imperial Saint 11/4F
  3. 15 Erne River 25/1

3:05 PM BST - JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1)

Pick: Teahupoo (Gordon Elliott) - 3/1 (Non-Runner)

Why: Stayers’ Hurdle king from Cheltenham brings top-tier stamina. Elliott had him purring, and 3m here seemed perfect. Strong Leader’s a fighter, but Teahupoo was my class act.

Full Odds:

Teahupoo 3/1 | Strong Leader 6/1 | Champ 7/1 | Flooring Porter 8/1 | Home By The Lee 10/1 | Sire Du Berlais 12/1 | Dashel Drasher 16/1 | Crambo 20/1 | Marie’s Rock 25/1 | Proschema 33/1 | Botox Has 40/1 | Monkfish 50/1

◢ 3:05 Aintree: Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 5 Hiddenvalley Lake 12/1
  2. 10 Strong Leader 5/1
  3. 13 Jetara 15/2

4:00 PM BST - Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)

Pick: Intense Raffles (Thomas Gibney) - 14/1 (Unplaced)

Why: Irish National champ at seven, with a gutsy Bobbyjo Chase second. At 10st 10lb, he was weighted to pounce, and Gibney was all-in. I Am Maximus held firm, but Intense Raffles was my now horse.

Full Odds:

I Am Maximus 7/1 | Iroko 9/1 | Stumptown 10/1 | Perceval Legallois 12/1 | Intense Raffles 14/1 | Vanillier 14/1 | Minella Cocooner 16/1 | Hewick 16/1 | Meetingofthewaters 20/1 | Minella Indo 25/1 | Threeunderthrufive 33/1 | Bravemansgame 50/1 | Mac Tottie 66/1 | Noble Yeats 66/1 | Kitty’s Light 80/1 | Latenightpass 80/1 | Galia Des Liteaux 100/1 | Eldorado Allen 100/1 | Malina Girl 125/1 | Run Wild Fred 150/1 | Foxy Jacks 150/1 | Farouk D’alene 200/1 | Ontheropes 200/1 | Classic Getaway 250/1 | Let’s Go Champ 250/1

◢ 4:00 Aintree: Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 3 Nick Rockett 33/1
  2. 1 I Am Maximus 7/1
  3. 4 Grangeclare West 33/1

5:00 PM BST - My Pension Expert Maghull Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)

Pick: Only By Night (Willie Mullins) - 2/1 (Non-Runner)

Why: Mullins’ speed demon blitzed a Listed chase at Thurles. Her 2m pace is lethal, and Aintree’s sharp test suits. Il Etait Temps was close, but Only By Night’s form popped.

Full Odds:

Only By Night 2/1 | Il Etait Temps 5/2 | JPR One 6/1 | Matata 8/1 | Hercule Du Seuil 12/1 | Libberty Hunter 16/1 | Master Chewy 20/1 | Unexpected Party 25/1 | Nickle Back 33/1 | Petit Tonnerre 40/1 | Solness 50/1

◢ 5:00 Aintree: Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 2 Kalif Du Berlais 15/8
  2. 1 Brookie 25/1

5:35 PM BST - Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2)

Pick: Green Splendour (Lucinda Russell) - 9/2 (Won at 10/3F)

Why: Russell’s bumper ace shone at Kelso with a gutsy win. This 2m suited her, and her yard’s form held strong. El Cairos had French flair, but Green Splendour closed it out.

Full Odds:

Green Splendour 9/2 | El Cairos 6/1 | Jumbo Jackson 7/1 | Nowmelad 8/1 | The New Lion 10/1 | Kingston Pride 12/1 | Royal Infantry 11/2 | Jasmin De Vaux 16/1 | Lieutenant Mayne 20/1 | Wendigo 25/1 | Sounds Victorius 33/1 | Fishery Lane 40/1

◢ 5:35 Aintree: Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 9 Green Splendour 10/3F
  2. 4 Destination Dubai 10/1
  3. 11 Koktail Brut 11/2

Wrap-Up: Grand National Day lit up Aintree, with Intense Raffles as my big swing. Results are in—Grok landed two cracking winners (Cruz Control at a juicy 10/1, Green Splendour at 10/3F). Four picks fizzled out—non-runners Jeriko Du Reponet, Lulamba, Teahupoo, and Only By Night, while Intense Raffles missed the mark. A rollercoaster day, but those wins hit the spot!

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2025 Grand National Preview Videocasts

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2025 Grand National Videocasts Worth A Watch If You're Looking For A Tip As To Which Horse May Win

Grand National 2025 | Emma's Nagle's Expert Guide To Every Runner | Irish Racing
◢ runtime: 21m28s⏵Emma Nagle breaks down every horse in the 2025 Grand National at Aintree, offering expert insights, tips and a detailed preview of the race.
Grand National Tips - Predicted 1-2-3-4-5-6 | The Formbook | Racing TV
◢ runtime: 23m24s⏵Racing TV's Danny Archer is joined by Dan Overall to discuss their predicted 1-2-3-4-5-6 for the world's greatest chase, the £1 million Randox Grand National live at 4pm at Aintree on Saturday
Grand National Runner Guide | Paddy Brennan's 1-2-3-4 Prediction | At The Races
◢ runtime: 8m15s⏵Paddy Brennan came ever so close to Grand National success when Saint Are was edged out by Many Clouds in 2015, but now he turns his attentions to finding you the winner. The Unbridled star has given his expert verdict on all 34 runners in this year's Aintree feature and has a 1-2-3-4 prediction.
2025 Grand National Preview + Aintree Tips | Weekend Winners | Racing TV
◢ runtime: 33m00s⏵Top tips for the Grand National on Weekend Winners, in association with BetVictor! Kate Tracey is joined by Jamie Lynch and Sam Boswell to preview the best of the action from Aintree on Saturday. The team pick out their 1-2-3 for the Grand National, with Kate landing on a 28/1 selection who has a similar profile to recent winners of the race.

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Live Grand National Coverage - Watch All Aintree 2025 Races

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Get Ready To Watch The 2025 Grand National

◢ Don't Know Where To Watch The Grand National? ◢ If the races on the TV are finished, or you’re abroad ~ anywhere with internet access ~ but no way to watch the Grand National meeting ~ look no further. Here’s how you can watch the whole Aintree Grand National Meeting⏵

#note⏵ The UK Grand National is a famous annual horse race held at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, usually in early April. It is a steeplechase, covering a distance of 4 miles 514 yards, with 30 fences, including famous obstacles like Becher’s Brook and The Chair. First run in 1839, it’s one of the most prestigious and challenging races in the world. The race attracts top jockeys, trainers and horses. It has a rich history with many dramatic and unpredictable outcomes. The Grand National is a major event in the UK sporting calendar, drawing millions of viewers worldwide.

Watch The 2025 Grand National Live Feed

Watch The Aintree Grand National Meeting Live Here

Watch Any Previous Grand National From The Sandracer Archives

You can see all the Grand National’s Dating Back To 1946 Here

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Podcast: All 34 Grand National Runners For 2025 Previewed

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Road To Aintree - All 34 Grand National runners previewed & 1-2-3-4 selections

Published by Racing TV Podcast on Wed, Apr 2 2025


2025 Grand National Podcast 🔞

Racing broadcaster Nick Luck and Champion Jockey Ruby Walsh look ahead to three absorbing days of action at Aintree and focus in particular upon the £1million Randox Grand National. They go through the full field for the big one, but also consider Constitution Hill's return to action after his fall at Cheltenham and some of the other Grade Ones set to take place.

Watch the Road To Aintee Videocast On YouTube 🔞

Click here to watch on YouTube

2025 Grand National Racecard In Full 🔞

Check Out The Grand National Runners & Riders @ The Sporting Life


Related Page: UK Horse Racing Podcast Aggregator ➔

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