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2026 Grand National Betting

Get the latest 2026 Grand National betting odds & markets with Betano. Check all the runners, favourites and racing odds including start price, E/W and more! 

2026 Grand National

Aintree - Ante Post Aintree Grand National 2026

4m 2 1/2f - E/W 1/4 4 Places

  • Iroko

    13/27/1

  • I Am Maximus

    12/111/1

  • Grangeclare West

    12/1

  • Haiti Couleurs

    12/1

  • Panic Attack

    20/1

  • Nick Rockett

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Upcoming Races

Charles Town 01:25

4f 110y - E/W 1/4 2 Places

Starts in -4m 55s

  • Good Intentions

    Gustavo Larrosa

    Form: 1224/4

  • Just Agree

    Angel Cruz

    Form: 4/41

    7/4

  • You Rotten Joker

    Sunday Diaz, Jr.

    Form: 741835

    13/2
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Turfway Park 01:25

1m - E/W 1/4 2 Places

At The Post

  • Sol d'Oro

    Rafael Manuel Hernandez

    Form: 13356/9

    3/110/3

  • Miss Susan B

    Alberto Burgos

    Form: 372325/781

    10/33/1

  • Eddie's Angel

    Walter A. Rodriguez

    Form: /4233612/3

    10/37/2
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Charles Town 01:53

4f 110y - E/W 1/4 2 Places

Starts in 23m 4s

  • Right Ride

    Maximo Chilo

    Form: 88

  • Chanterelle

    Jose Montano

    Form: 24/6

  • Saichi's Girl

    J. D. Acosta

    Form: 038/66

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Turfway Park 01:55

1m 2f - E/W 1/5 3 Places

Starts in 25m 4s

  • Nyquistador

    Rafael Manuel Hernandez

    Form: 6/63/2

  • Run Forrest Run

    Summer Pauly

  • Otzelberger

    Danny Sheehy

    Form: 864/5

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Tauherenikau 02:00

6f 211y - E/W 1/5 3 Places

Starts in 30m 4s

  • Ocean Beau

    Chris Dell

    Form: 00063

  • Soul Catcher

    Kavish Chowdhoory

    Form: 99x40

  • Dashamosa

    Kelly Myers

    Form: f75

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Grafton 02:15

5f 10y - E/W 1/5 3 Places

Starts in 45m 4s

  • Onigiri

    Kirk Matheson

    Form: x43x8

  • Amaya's Secret

    Benjamin Osmond

    Form: x5372

  • Sir Havachat

    Danny Peisley

    Form: x146x

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Charles Town 02:21

6f 110y - E/W 1/4 2 Places

Starts in 51m 4s

  • Moonlight Mistress

    Justin M. Lewis

    Form: 3124545/55

  • Lil Miss Honkytonk

    Angel Cruz

    Form: 5593546/22

  • Butterfly Effect

    J. D. Acosta

    Form: 333226/654

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Turfway Park 02:25

6f 110y - E/W 1/4 2 Places

Starts in 55m 4s

  • Eye Witness

    Dylan Machado

    Form: /6026361/2

  • Zambezi

    Walter A. Rodriguez

    Form: 13/7623821

  • Surf City

    Gerardo Corrales

    Form: 6054455/76

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Tauherenikau 02:39

7f 209y - E/W 1/4 3 Places

Starts in 1h 9m

  • Incredible Patch

    Jonathan Riddell

    Form: f23

  • Sloshed

    Bruno Queiroz

    Form: x9735

  • Borrowed Time

    Kate Hercock

    Form: f754

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Charles Town 02:49

6f 110y - E/W 1/5 3 Places

Starts in 1h 19m

  • Nola Boss

    Fredy Peltroche

    Form: 1538338/12

  • Just for the Money

    Arnaldo Bocachica

    Form: 24611643/3

  • Grand Park View

    Justin M. Lewis

    Form: 764112/534

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Grafton 02:50

7f 12y - E/W 1/4 2 Places

Starts in 1h 20m

  • Coastal Cowboy

    Dylan Turner

    Form: f6x

  • Easy Trapezee

    Jeff Kehoe

    Form: f04

  • Pacific Reel

    Grady Spokes

    Form: f705

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Turfway Park 02:55

1m - E/W 1/5 3 Places

Starts in 1h 25m

  • Huntertown

    Martin Garcia

    Form: 415134/447

  • Pilkington

    Oscar Villarreal

    Form: 5124/92168

  • Non Fungible

    Joseph D. Ramos

    Form: 0761554/87

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Grand National 2026 Preview & Betting at Betano 

The Grand National needs very little introduction, as it’s one of the most famous sporting events on the UK calendar. Hosted every year at Aintree, just outside of Liverpool, this race appeals to seasoned punters and novice bettors alike.  

In this Grand National 2026 preview, we look ahead to the main race and consider which runners are most likely to succeed this year. We also reveal the Grand National schedule and show you how to place a bet on the Grand National at Betano. 

When and Where is the Grand National in 2026?  

The Grand National is scheduled for April 11th 2026. Ladies’ Day is on Friday 10th April 2026. As always, the 2026 Grand National is at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, with a 4.00 pm start time. But it’s not the only race of significance; here’s an overview of the biggest races you can bet on throughout this year’s Grand National festival:

Day 

Name  

Main Races  

1 (Thursday)  

Opening Day  

Aintree Bowl, Aintree Hurdle, Mainfesto Novices’ Chase 

2 (Friday)  

Ladies Day  

Marsh Chase (Melling Chase), Top Novices’ Hurdle, Mersey Novices’ Hurdle, Randox Topham Chase  

3 (Saturday)  

Grand National Day  

The Grand National, Mersey Novices’ Hurdle, Liverpool Hurdle, Maghull Novices’ Chase 

What is the Grand National?  

The Grand National is the most famous horse race in the United Kingdom, held annually since 1839. It’s also the UK’s most valuable National Hunt horse race, with a prize pool of £1 million. It is a handicap steeplechase run over approximately 4 miles and 2.5 furlongs, with up to 34 horses in the field.  

One of the reasons for the enduring popularity of the Grand National is that it’s the horse race that everyone, regardless of their interest in the sport, watches. It’s a British tradition, with millions of viewers and punters every year.  

Grand National Winners

Willie Mullins made it two consecutive Grand National triumphs in 2025, when Nick Rockett romped home. This followed I Am Maximus’ success in 2024. As a handicap race, it’s not easy for a horse to win the Grand National more than once.

In fact, only seven horses have achieved this feat, and only one has done so this century:

  • Abd-El-Kader (1850 & 1851)
  • The Colonel (1869 & 1870)
  • Manifesto (1897 & 1899)
  • Poethlyn (1918 & 1919)
  • Reynoldstown (1935 & 1936)
  • Red Rum (1973, 1974, & 1977)
  • Tiger Roll (2018 & 2019)

Here’s an overview of the previous ten winners of the Grand National at Aintree:

Year  

Horse  

Jockey  

Trainer  

2025  

Nick Rockett  

Patrick Mullins  

Willie Mullins  

2024 

I Am Maximus  

Paul Townend  

Willie Mullins  

2023  

Corach Rambler  

Derek Fox  

Lucinda Russell  

2022 

Noble Yeats  

Sam Waley-Cohen  

Emmet Mullins  

2021 

Minella Times  

Rachael Blackmore  

Henry de Bromhead  

2020 

No race  

No race  

No race  

2019 

Tiger Roll  

Davy Russell  

Gordon Elliott  

2018 

Tiger Roll  

Davy Russell  

Gordon Elliot  

2017 

One for Arthur 

Derek Fox  

Lucinda Russell  

2016 

Rule The World  

David Mullins  

Mouse Morris  

2015 

Many Clouds  

Leighton Aspell  

Oliver Sherwood 

Runners & Riders: Who are the Grand National Favourites in 2026?

If you’re keen to bet on the Grand National in 2026, here are the early favourites ahead of the biggest race on the UK calendar:

Haiti Couleurs

This eight-year-old French-bred gelding is the early favourite for the 2026 Grand National. He won the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham and the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse in 2025, proving his staying power and strength over long distances.

Iroko

Many see Iroko as a Grand National champion in the making, and he was imposing with high-profile wins in 2023. No wins in 2024 or 2025 could be a cause for concern, but he ran well at Kelso in the Premier Chase in April 2025, finishing second to Grey Dawning.

I Am Maximus

2024 Grand National winner, I Am Maximus, is back among the favourites for the 2026 race. Despite the additional weight, he finished second to Nick Rockett in 2025 and will likely go again under Paul Townend for his last serious attempt at a second Grand National triumph.

Nick Rockett

33/1 outsider Nick Rockett won the 2024 Grand National for Willie Mullins, and he could become the first horse since Tiger Roll to win consecutive Nationals. His Grand National win was his third consecutive triumph in 2025, form he will hope to continue in 2026.

Grangeclare West

Grangeclare West hasn’t really lived up to his initial hype following three consecutive wins at the back end of 2023, and his second place at Leopardstown was his best finish of 2025. He finished third in the 2025 Grand National, though, and will look to improve on that in the 2026 race.

Myretown

Lucinda Russell will regard Myretown as her best chance at the Grand National since Corach Rambler in 2023. He was superb in his win in the Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham in 2025, and could be a decent each-way bet ahead of the 2026 Grand National.

How to Bet on the Grand National at Betano

Betano is a leading sports betting site for UK punters, offering competitive odds, extensive markets, and several offers for horse racing betting. If you want to bet on the Grand National, create an account today by clicking the “Sign Up” button on the Betano Sportsbook homepage.

Then, follow the prompts to create your account, verify your contact information, and make a deposit at our cashier. You can also visit our GN betting offers page to check for the latest promotions and to see if you can access a free bet to use on the Grand National or other horse races.

When betting on the Grand National, we encourage you to do some research and always bet within your means. Decide how much you can afford to lose and place your bets accordingly. You can find out more details about responsible gambling via the Betano Safer Gambling Portal.

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