Aintree Grand National 2026: All the horses, start time and sweepstake kit

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A field of 34 horses has been confirmed for the Aintree classic this weekend, ahead of a 1pm entry deadline on Friday, with the final confirmation having been brought forward under new rules for this year.

Having won in 2024, I Am Maximus could become the first horse to have won and then lost the title, and then regained it the year after, since the legendary Red Rum in 1977.

Here is what you need to know.

When is the Grand National 2026?

The Radox Grand National takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 4pm.

It is the third and final day of the racing at Aintree, which follows Ladies Day on the Friday.

Grand National 2026 odds

As of 11.30am on Friday, April 10, Oddschecker - which provides an amalgamation of all the bookies, has placed the 2024 winner I Am Maximus as the 7/1 favourite. The horse finished second last year.

Panic Attack is a favourite after her wins in the Paddy Power Gold Cup and Newbury Gold Cup, while Grangeclare West, which finished third last year, is second highest tipped.

Last year's winner Nick Rockett has been withdrawn from the startling list.

Odds of the favourites:

• I Am Maximus - 7/1,
• Panic Attack - 8/1,
• Grangeclare West - 9/1,
• Jagwar - 10/1,
• Johnnywho - 12/1,
• Iroko - 12/1,
• Oscars Brother - 14/1,
• Haiti Couleurs - 14/1,
• Monty's Star - 16/1,
• Captain Cody - 16/1.

Full list of runners and riders for 2026 Grand National

Numbers two, seven, and 35 on the provisional start list have been declared as non-runners and could be replaced by a reserve horse before the start.

1. I Am Maximus Paul Townend
2. Nick Rockett (Non runner)
3. Banbridge JJ Slevin
4. Grangeclare West Patrick Mullins
5. Gerri Colombe Jack Kennedy
6. Haiti Couleurs Sean Bowen
7. Spillane's Tower (Non runner)
8. Firefox Keith Donoghue
9. Monty's Star Darragh O'Keeffe
10. Spanish Harlem Brian Hayes
11. Lecky Watson Sean O'Keeffe
12. Champ Kiely Danny Mullins
13. Iroko Jonjo O'Neill Jr
14. Favori De Champdou Danny Gilligan
15. Three Card Brag Jordan Gainford
16. Oscars Brother Daniel King
17. Mr Vango Jack Tudor
18. High Class Hero James Bowen
19. Stellar Story Robert Dunne
20. Beauport Sam Twiston-Davies
21. Captain CodyJonathan Burke
22. Jagwar Mark Walsh
23. Perceval Legallois Harry Cobden
24. Gorgeous Tom Sean Flanagan
25. The Real Whacker Gavin Sheehan
26. Quai De Bourbon Donagh Meyler
27. Answer To Kayf John Shinnick
28. Jordans Ben Jones
29. Final Orders Conor Stone-Walsh
30. Marble Sands Kielan Woods
31. Panic Attack Harry Skelton
32. Top Of The Bill Toby McCain-Mitchell
33. Johnnywho Richie McLernon
34. Twig Beau Morgan
35. Pied Piper (Non runner)
36. Imperial Saint Callum Pritchard

Reserves

1. Amirite
2. Ain't That A Shame
3. Deep Cave
4. Buddy One

Grand National sweepstake kit

Organising a sweepstake among your friends or colleagues at the office is easy with our sheet.

Simply cut out the names and put them into a hat, and then give them to participants to take at random.