{"id":6149,"date":"2026-04-09T10:42:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T10:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=6149"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:42:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T10:42:14","slug":"who-is-the-favourite-to-win-the-grand-national-2026-full-list-of-runners-and-riders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=6149","title":{"rendered":"Who is the favourite to win the Grand National 2026? Full list of runners and riders"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I Am Maximus appears to be the horse to beat (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 34 horses taking part in this year’s Grand National have 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

But there is no place for the 2025 winner, Nick Rockett, who was forced to withdraw from the race on Thursday morning after being found with a cough.<\/p>\n

The beneficiary of that dramatic development is first reserve Pied Piper, trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, who will now take to the start line in the reigning champions’ place.<\/p>\n

But despite the unexpected blow to Willie Mullins, the legendary trainer still has two of last year’s top three taking part in the 2026 edition with I Am Maximus joined by Grangeclare West.<\/p>\n

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There will be no repeat triumph for Nick Rockett in 2026 (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

Paul Townend will once again ride I Am Maximus, while Patrick Mullins will breathe a sigh of relief having switched from Nick Rockett to Grangeclare West before the former’s withdrawal was announced.<\/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 the next reserve, Imperial Saint.<\/p>\n

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

I Am Maximus is the current favourite at 7\/1, ahead of the likes of Grangeclare West (9\/1), Panic Attack (9\/1) and Jagwar (9\/1).<\/p>\n

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1. I Am Maximus<\/strong>
7-1
Jockey: Paul Townend
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

2. Pied Piper<\/strong>
100-1
Jockey: TBC
Trainer: Philip Hobbs and Johnson White<\/p>\n

3. Banbridge<\/strong>
33-1
Jockey: JJ Slevin
Trainer: Joseph O\u2019Brien<\/p>\n

4. Grangeclare West<\/strong>
9-1
Jockey: Patrick Mullins
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

5. Gerri Colombe<\/strong>
25-1
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Trainer: Gordon Elliott<\/p>\n

6. Haiti Couleurs<\/strong>
12-1
Jockey: Sean Bowen
Trainer: Rebecca Curtis<\/p>\n

7. Spillane\u2019s Tower<\/strong>
28-1
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Trainer: Jimmy Mangan<\/p>\n

8. Firefox<\/strong>
50-1
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>
33-1
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

11. Lecky Watson<\/strong>
28-1
Jockey: Sean O’Keeffe
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

12. Champ Kiely<\/strong>
25-1
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Trainer: Willie Mullins<\/p>\n

13. Iroko<\/strong>
10-1
Jockey: Jonjo O\u2019Neill Jr
Trainer: Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero<\/p>\n

14. Favori de Champdou<\/strong>
33-1
Jockey: Danny Gillgan
Trainer: Gordon Elliott<\/p>\n

15. Three Card Brag<\/strong>
40-1
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Trainer: Gordon Elliott<\/p>\n

16. Oscars Brother<\/strong>
14-1
Jockey: Daniel King
Trainer: Connor King<\/p>\n

17. Mr Vango<\/strong>
40-1
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Trainer: Sara Bradstock<\/p>\n

18. High Class Hero<\/strong>
50-1
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>
66-1
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>
9-1
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero<\/p>\n

23. Perceval Legallois<\/strong>
25-1
Jockey: Harry Cobden
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell<\/p>\n

24. Gorgeous Tom<\/strong>
28-1
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead<\/p>\n

25. The Real Whacker<\/strong>
66-1
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan
Trainer: Patrick Neville<\/p>\n

26. Quai de Bourbon<\/strong>
25-1
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>
33-1
Jockey: Ben Jones
Trainer: Joseph O\u2019Brien<\/p>\n

29. Final Orders<\/strong>
20-1
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>
8-1
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Trainer: Dan Skelton<\/p>\n

32. Top Of The Bill<\/strong>
100-1
Jockey: Toby McCain-Mitchell
Trainer: Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies<\/p>\n

33. Johnnywho<\/strong>
12-1
Jockey: Richie McLernon
Trainer: Jonjo and AJ O\u2019Neill<\/p>\n

34. Twig<\/strong>
50-1
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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