{"id":6036,"date":"2026-04-08T11:54:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=6036"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:54:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:54:41","slug":"grand-national-2026-runners-and-riders-full-list-of-confirmed-horses-and-jockeys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=6036","title":{"rendered":"Grand National 2026 runners and riders: Full list of confirmed horses and jockeys"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I Am Maximus has been installed as the favourite (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 34 horses taking part in this year’s Grand National have now been officially confirmed.<\/p>\n

The line-up is headed by the favourite I Am Maximus, who won the iconic steeplechase for trainer Willie Mullins in 2024.<\/p>\n

The 10 year-old then finished as runner-up to stablemate Nick Rockett in last year’s race – the duo leading home a Mullins 1-2-3 with Grangeclare West rounding out the top spots.<\/p>\n

Paul Townend will once again ride I Am Maximus, while Patrick Mullins – who has switched from Nick Rockett to Grangeclare West – is aiming to become just the tenth jockey to win the National in successive years.<\/p>\n

The vacancy left with Nick Rockett has been filled by British jockey Tom Bellamy, who won the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham last month.<\/p>\n

Last year’s top three make up a third of the nine horses Mullins has entered into the 2026 race, which also includes the likes of Spanish Harlem and Lecky Watson.<\/p>\n

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Nick Rockett, ridden by Patrick Mullins, claimed the win in 2025 (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A fourth victory at the Grand National for the legendary Irishman will see him join Ginger McCain and Fred Rimell as the most successful trainers in the history of the race.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, there was something of a surprise with the declaration of Spillane\u2019s Tower, who is also set to run in the Bowl race on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Should the JP McManus-owned horse compete in the first day of Aintree, then his spot in the National will be taken by first reserve Pied Piper.<\/p>\n

The reserve deadline is 1pm on Friday, with Imperial Saint, Amirite, Ain’t That A Shame, Deep Cave and Buddy One next in line should any of the runners listed pull out.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tGrand National confirmed runners and riders\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
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1. I Am Maximus<\/strong>
7-1
Jockey: Paul Townend
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

2. Nick Rockett<\/strong>
14-1
Jockey: Tom Bellamy
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

3. Banbridge<\/strong>
50-1
Jockey: JJ Slevin
Trainer: Joseph O\u2019Brien<\/p>\n

4. Grangeclare West<\/strong>
10-1
Jockey: Patrick Mullins
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

5. Gerri Colombe<\/strong>
33-1
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Trainer: Gordon Elliott<\/p>\n

6. Haiti Couleurs<\/strong>
16-1
Jockey: Sean Bowen
Trainer: Rebecca Curtis<\/p>\n

7. Spillane\u2019s Tower<\/strong>
33-1
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Trainer: Jimmy Mangan<\/p>\n

8. Firefox<\/strong>
100-1
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Trainer: Gordon Elliott<\/p>\n

9. Monty\u2019s Star<\/strong>
16-1
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead<\/p>\n

10. Spanish Harlem<\/strong>
50-1
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

11. Lecky Watson<\/strong>
50-1
Jockey: Sean O’Keeffe
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

12. Champ Kiely<\/strong>
80-1
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

13. Iroko<\/strong>
14-1
Jockey: Jonjo O\u2019Neill Jr
Trainer: Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero<\/p>\n

14. Favori de Champdou<\/strong>
40-1
Jockey: Danny Gillgan
Trainer: Gordon Elliott<\/p>\n

15. Three Card Brag<\/strong>
66-1
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Trainer: Gordon Elliott<\/p>\n

16. Oscars Brother<\/strong>
16-1
Jockey: Daniel King
Trainer: Connor King<\/p>\n

17. Mr Vango<\/strong>
80-1
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Trainer: Sara Bradstock<\/p>\n

18. High Class Hero<\/strong>
80-1
Jockey: James Bowen
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

19. Stellar Story<\/strong>
25-1
Jockey: Robbie Dunne
Trainer: Gordon Elliott<\/p>\n

20. Beauport<\/strong>
125-1
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Trainer: Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies<\/p>\n

21. Captain Cody<\/strong>
16-1
Jockey: Jonathan Burke
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

22. Jagwar<\/strong>
12-1
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero<\/p>\n

23. Perceval Legallois<\/strong>
40-1
Jockey: Harry Cobden
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell<\/p>\n

24. Gorgeous Tom<\/strong>
33-1
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead<\/p>\n

25. The Real Whacker<\/strong>
100-1
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan
Trainer: Patrick Neville<\/p>\n

26. Quai de Bourbon<\/strong>
33-1
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

27. Answer To Kayf<\/strong>
66-1
Jockey: John Shinnick
Trainer: Terence O\u2019Brien<\/p>\n

28. Jordans<\/strong>
28-1
Jockey: Ben Jones
Trainer: Joseph O\u2019Brien<\/p>\n

29. Final Orders<\/strong>
25-1
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell<\/p>\n

30. Marble Sands<\/strong>
125-1
Jockey: Kielan Woods
Trainer: David Killahena and Graeme McPherson<\/p>\n

31. Panic Attack<\/strong>
10-1
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Trainer: Dan Skelton<\/p>\n

32. Top Of The Bill<\/strong>
125-1
Jockey: Toby McCain-Mitchell
Trainer: Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies<\/p>\n

33. Johnnywho<\/strong>
14-1
Jockey: Richie McLernon
Trainer: Jonjo and AJ O\u2019Neill<\/p>\n

34. Twig<\/strong>
66-1
Jockey: Beau Morgan
Trainer: Ben Pauling<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

This is the first time in Grand National history that the final declarations have been made 72 hours in advance of the big race.<\/p>\n

Traditionally the final list was confirmed 48 hours before the start, but Jockey Club organisers have introduced the change in an attempt to build more anticipation for the National.<\/p>\n

The move brings the Aintree showpiece in line with other major horse racing events, including the Epsom Derby, which did so last year.<\/p>\n

This is also the third time the National has been held with 34 runners since the field was reduced from 40 in 2024.<\/p>\n

The reduction in size is aimed at enhancing the overall safety of the event, with the race notoriously one of the most dangerous in the sport.<\/p>\n

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