Get Ready for the Grand National 2025!
The Grand National 2025 is almost here! Wow, what a race we had last year – Paul Townend riding I Am Maximus to victory? Unbelievable! The anticipation for this year's event at Aintree is seriously through the roof. So, I wanted to give you the lowdown on the runners, the favorites, and generally get you hyped for this iconic race.
Who's Running? The 2025 Lineup
A maximum of 34 horses are set to compete in the 177th running of the Grand National. They've reduced the number this year to improve safety for the horses and jockeys, which is great news. Now, the full list of confirmed runners and riders is pretty long, and honestly, a few jockey assignments are still up in the air. Things change fast, so you should always double-check the official sources right before the race for the absolute latest info.
Here's who's in the running (for now!):
- I Am Maximus (FR) - Willie Mullins - Paul Townend
- Royale Pagaille (FR) - Venetia Williams - Charlie Deutsch
- Nick Rockett (IRE) - Willie Mullins - Patrick Mullins
- Grangeclare West (IRE) - Willie Mullins - Brian Hayes
- Hewick (IRE) - John Joseph Hanlan - Gavin Sheehan
- Minella Indo (IRE) - Henry de Bromhead - Rachael Blackmore
- Appreciate It (IRE) - Willie Mullins - Sean O'Keeffe
- Minella Cocooner (IRE) - Willie Mullins - Jonathan Burke
- Conflated (IRE) - Gordon Elliott - Jordan Gainford
- Stumptown (IRE) - Gavin Cromwell - Keith Donoghue
- Hitman (FR) - Paul Nicholls - Freddie Gingell
- Beauport (IRE) - Nigel Twiston-Davies - Sam Twiston-Davies
- Bravemansgame (FR) - Paul Nicholls - James Reveley
- Chantry House (IRE) - Nicky Henderson - James Bowen
- Threeunderthrufive (IRE) - Paul Nicholls - Harry Skelton
- Perceval Legallois (FR) - Gavin Cromwell - Mark Walsh
- Kandoo Kid (FR) - Paul Nicholls - Harry Cobden
- Iroko (FR) - Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero - Jonjo O'Neill Jnr
- Intense Raffles (FR) - Thomas Gibney - JJ Slevin
- Senior Chief (GB) - Henry de Bromhead - Darragh O'Keeffe
- Idas Boy (IRE) - Richard Phillips - Harry Bannister
- Fil Dor (FR) - Gordon Elliott - Sam Ewing
- Broadway Boy (IRE) - Nigel Twiston-Davies - Tom Bellamy
- Coko Beach (FR) - Gordon Elliott - Jody McGarvey
- Stay Away Fay (IRE) - Paul Nicholls - Paul O'Brien
- Meetingofthewaters (IRE) - Willie Mullins - Danny Mullins
- Monbeg Genius (IRE) - Jonjo & AJ O'Neill - Nick Scholfield
- Vanillier (FR) - Gavin Cromwell - Sean Flanagan
- Horantzau d'Airy (FR) - Michael Keady - Ciaran Gethings
- Hyland (FR) - Nicky Henderson - Nico De Boinville
- Celebre D'Allen (FR) - Philip Hobbs and Johnson White - Michael Nolan
- Three Card Brag (IRE) - Gordon Elliott - Sean Bowen
- Twig (GB) - Ben Pauling - Beau Morgan
- Duffle Coat (IRE) - Gordon Elliott - Danny Gilligan
Who Are the Bookies Favoring?
Right now, it's looking like Iroko and Stumptown are neck and neck as the favorites. I Am Maximus, our reigning champ, is hot on their heels. But get this – a supercomputer crunching numbers from 1992 to 2024 actually predicts Intense Raffles as the most likely winner! Honestly, who saw that coming?
Race Day – Let’s Get This Party Started!
The Grand National kicks off at 4 pm BST on Saturday, April 5th. You can catch all the action live on ITV and stream it on ITVX. Don't miss it! It's going to be epic.
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