Grand National 2025
Nick Rockett
AGE: -yo
TS: -
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J: Mr P W Mullins
T:
I Am Maximus
AGE: -yo
TS: -
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J: P Townend
T:
Grangeclare West
AGE: -yo
TS: -
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J: B Hayes
T:
Iroko
AGE: -yo
TS: -
RPR: -
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
T:
RACING POST TIP
Minella Cocooner
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Grand National Tips
David Jennings
Single
05/0416:00
Randox Grand National Handicap Chase
Three Card Brag
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Johnny Dineen
Single
05/0416:00
Randox Grand National Handicap Chase
Iroko
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Graeme Rodway
Single
05/0416:00
Randox Grand National Handicap Chase
Monbeg Genius
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Graeme Rodway
Single
05/0416:00
Randox Grand National Handicap Chase
Iroko
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Paul Kealy
Single
05/0416:00
Randox Grand National Handicap Chase
Kandoo Kid
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Grand National Result
Grand National 2024 - I Am Maximus 7/1F
1
I Am Maximus
J: Paul Townend
T: Willie Mullins
Midfield, not fluent 15th (Chair), pushed along and headway from 2 out, went fourth after last, switched right when not clear run approaching elbow, ridden to lead final 110yds, soon went clear, kept on well (tchd 13/2)
2
Delta Work
J: Jack Kennedy
T: Gordon Elliott
Midfield, mistake 1st, hit 8th, headway from 24th (2nd Canal Turn), prominent after 3 out, pressed leaders approaching last, lost second run-in, rallied and went second again inside final 110yds, no match for winner.
3
Minella Indo
J: Rachael Blackmore
T: Henry De Bromhead
In touch with leaders, headway after 24th (2nd Canal Turn), led last, ridden and headed final 110yds, no extra when lost second towards finish. (op 25/1)
4
Galvin
J: Sam Ewing
T: Gordon Elliott
Midfield, headway after 3 out, prominent 2 out, went fourth final 110yds, kept on well towards finish.
5
Kitty's Light
J: Jack Tudor
T: Christian Williams
Midfield, headway from 23rd (2nd Foinavon), went third after 3 out, pressed leaders last, soon ridden and lost third, no extra final 110yds. (op 14/1)
6
Aint That A Shame
J: Mr David Maxwell
T: Henry De Bromhead
Held up in rear, headway into midfield 13th, stayed on run-in. (op 28/1 tchd 50/1)
I Am Maximus Wins the 2024 Aintree Grand National for Paul Townend and Willie Mullins
Joint-favourite I Am Maximus rewarded punters with a brilliant success in the Randox Grand National, storming home in sensational style for trainer Willie Mullins, jockey Paul Townend and owner JP McManus. Ridden by the Irish champion trainer's stable jockey, the 7-1 shot proved far too good for Delta Work and Minella Indo, surging clear in the closing stages before running out a wide-margin winner.
About The Grand National
The 2025 Grand National will take place at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, on Saturday 5th April 2025 and will be sponsored by Randox Health. In 2022, Sam Waley-Cohen rode Noble Yeats to a 50-1 victory against all odds, highlighting the amazing nature of the Grand National, a race where any horse can win.
The Aintree Festival is a three day meeting that begins on Thursday 3rd April known as Grand Opening Day followed by Ladies Day on the Friday, and concludes with Grand National day on the Saturday.
The Grand National is the longest national hunt race in Britain, run over a marathon trip of 4 miles and 2½ furlongs and is contested by 34 horses. There are a total of 16 fences on the Aintree racecourse, 14 of which are tackled twice during the Grand National totalling 30 obstacles that Grand National hopefuls must navigate. The five most iconic fences of the race are named in part to the heritage of the race; Becher’s Brook, Foinavon, The Canal Turn, Valentines Brook and the Chair. The 2021 Grand National was run behind closed doors with no spectators, where Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the feature race aboard Minella Times.
The Grand National has seen numerous upsets since it was first run in 1839, when appropriately it was won by a horse called Lottery. As recently as 2009, Mon Mome landed odds of 100/1, the same price as Foinavon who, in 1967, benefitted after the rest of the field fell, refused to race, were hampered or brought down at the 23rd fence. In such a wide open race just about every horse has a chance of winning the Grand National.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Grand National?
The Grand National - also known as the Grand National Steeplechase - is the world’s most famous horserace and is watched by an estimated 600 million people worldwide. The race takes place at Aintree racecourse every year in April.
What is the Aintree Festival about?
The Grand National festival headlines three days of jump racing at Aintree near Liverpool in April every year, culminating with a 34-runner steeplechase that is by far the single biggest race in the jump racing calendar and the UK’s biggest betting event.
How to pick the winner of the Grand National?
Everyone has a chance of betting on the winner of the Grand National and almost half of those who bet on the Grand National will choose their horse by its name. Make sure you keep a close eye on our tips page for expert advice or head over to our runners and riders page for our verdicts on the major contenders for the 2025 Grand National. Click on this link to find out more about what our experts think on how to pick the winner for the Grand National 2025. Click on this link to find out more about what our experts think on how to pick the winner for the Grand National 2025.
Where can I watch the Grand National 2025?
The Grand National will be broadcast live on ITV1 and streamed live on the ITV Hub for digital users. Racing TV also holds the rights to broadcast the race, and subscribers can stream live online or tune in to its TV channel on Sky (426) and Virgin (536). You can also watch the race on the Racing Post app.
What date is the Grand National 2025?
The Grand National will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
What time is the Grand National 2025?
The 2025 Grand National starts at 4:00pm (16:00 GMT) and will usually finish around 10 minutes later, at 4:10pm (16:10 GMT).
Where does the Grand National take place?
The Grand National always takes place at Aintree racecourse, Liverpool. The address for Aintree racecourse is: Aintree racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 5AS.
Where to stay for the Grand National 2025?
Aintree is just five miles from Liverpool and the bustling city, named a European Capital of Culture in 2008, has a wide range of hotels to suit every budget.
How many days is the Grand National?
The Grand National meeting takes place over three days. Thursday is Grand Opening Day, Friday is Ladies' Day, while Grand National day takes place on Saturday.
How many Grand Nationals have there been?
The Grand National was first run in 1839. The 2025 running will be the 177th running of the race, as there have been several years when the race has not been run, including in 2020 when the meeting was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
How long is the Grand National?
Until recently the Grand National was run over four and a half miles, but the race is now run over just longer than four and a quarter miles after the distance to the first fence was reduced in a bid to improve safety. Visit our comprehensive guide about the Aintree Racecourse by clicking on the link https://www.racingpost.com/guide-to-racing/aintree-racecourse/
How many fences are there at the Grand National?
There are a total of 30 fences to be jumped in the Grand National. There are 16 fences on the Aintree course, 14 of which the field must tackle twice in two laps of the track (missing out The Chair and water jump on the second circuit). Visit our comprehensive guide about the Aintree Racecourse by clicking on the link https://www.racingpost.com/guide-to-racing/aintree-racecourse/
How much does the winner of the Grand National get?
The first prize for the most recent Grand National was £500,000. Most of this will go to the owners of the Grand National winner, while a percentage of the winnings will go to the trainer of the horse and the winning jockey. The total Grand National prize-money is £1 million.
How much is a Grand National horse worth?
Having a runner in the Grand National is priceless! Owners love to win the race, especially the late Trevor Hemmings who won this race three times - with Hedgehunter in 2005, Ballabriggs in 2011 and Many Clouds in 2015. Connections of the winner of the Grand National receive £500,000.
How much does the Jockey get for winning the Grand National?
As with all races, as well as a riding fee of around £170, jockeys receive a percentage of any prize-money that is won. That figure generally ranges from 8.5 to 9 per cent of winning prize-money over jumps, meaning the Grand National winning jockey could receive as much as £45,000.
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