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Grand National 2025 Runners: The Full List and Top Contenders
The Grand National 2025 is almost upon us! After a thrilling 2024 race, where Paul Townend rode I Am Maximus to victory, anticipation is at fever pitch for this year's event at Aintree Racecourse. This article provides the complete list of runners and riders, examines the favorites, and offers a glimpse into the excitement surrounding this iconic race.
The 2025 Grand National Runners and Riders
A maximum of 34 horses will compete in the 177th running of the Grand National, a reduction implemented to enhance safety for both horses and jockeys. The full list of confirmed runners and riders is extensive, with some jockeys still to be finalized at the time of writing. Note: This list may not be completely up-to-date, as changes can occur very close to race time. Always check official sources for the very latest information.
- 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
The Favorites
While odds constantly shift, at the time of writing, Iroko and Stumptown are joint favorites. I Am Maximus, the defending champion, is closely behind. However, a supercomputer analysis, based on data from 1992-2024, surprisingly predicts Intense Raffles as the most likely winner.
Race Day Details
The Grand National begins at 4pm BST on Saturday, April 5th, and will be broadcast live on ITV and streamed on ITVX. Don't miss the excitement!
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