Grand National 2025 Runners - Full List Of Horses & Riders
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It's nearly time for the Grand National 2025, and it's high time you started to familiarise yourself with the names involved in this year's race. Find here a full list of Grand National runners and riders for the "Aintree spectacular", the horse racing's greatest and most famous steeplechase.
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2025 Grand National Runners - The Final list
The Grand National is UK's annual horse race that stops the nation. No other race captures the imagination quite like it and this year promises to be no different with up to 34 horses bound for the start line at Aintree.I Am Maximus claimed the spoils when emphatically leading home an Irish 1-2-3-4 to hand trainer Willie Mullins his second victory in the famous contest 12 months ago.
The 2025 Grand National will be held at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday 5th April at 4pm, having been brought forward from 5.15pm after controversy in the 2023 edition. Sponsored by Randox Health, it is a UK handicap steeplechase over 4 miles 514 yards with horses jumping 30 fences over two laps.
The £1 million showpiece is again set to feature a maximum field of 34 after 50 entries will stand their ground at Monday's declaration stage.
Betfred is only bookmaker paying 7 places in the Grand National this year!Which horses are running in the 2025 Grand National?
The final field for this year's Grand National at Aintree this Saturday will take greater shape on March 31 when the field will be reduced to 50 horses. The final 34 will be announced on Thursday, two days before the race itself.
Below you’ll find the official list of Grand National Runners and riders leading up to Aintree 2025.
If you’re new to horse racing betting, find our helpful Grand National betting guide and our Grand National expert picks before you start.
(Number, Name, Country, Age, Weight, Owner, Trainer, Jockey, Rating)
- I Am Maximus (FR) 9-11-12 Mr JP McManus Willie Mullins (IRE) Paul Townend 167
- Royale Pagaille (FR) 11-11-9 Mrs S Ricci Venetia Williams Charlie Deustch 164
- Nick Rockett (IRE) 8-11-8 Stewart & Sadie Andrew Willie Mullins (IRE) 163
- Grangeclare West (IRE) 9-11-8 Cheveley Park Stud Willie Mullins (IRE) 163
- Hewick (IRE) 10-11-7 Mr TJ McDonald John Joseph Hanlon (IRE) Gavin Sheehan 162
- Minella Indo (IRE) 12-11-3 Mr Barry Maloney Henry de Bromhead (IRE) 158
- Appreciate It (IRE) 11-11-2 Miss MA Masterson Willie Mullins (IRE) 157
- Minella Cocooner (IRE) 9-11-2 Mr David Bobbett Willie Mullins (IRE) 157
- Stumptown (IRE) 8-11-2 Furze Bush Syndicate Gavin Cromwell (IRE) Keith Donoghue 157
- Conflated (IRE) 11-11-2 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott (IRE) 157
- Hitman (FR) 9-11-1 Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done Paul Nicholls Freddie Gingell 156
- Beauport (IRE) 9-11-1 Bryan & Philippa Burrough Nigel Twiston-Davies Sam Twiston-Davies 156
- Bravemansgame (FR) 10-11-0 Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls James Reveley 155
- Chantry House (IRE) 11-10-13 Mr JP McManus Nicky Henderson 154
- Threeunderthrufive (IRE) 10-10-12 McNeill Family Paul Nicholls Harry Skelton 153
- Perceval Legallois (FR) 8-10-12 Mr JP McManus Gavin Cromwell (IRE) 153
- Kandoo Kid (FR) 9-10-11 Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden 152
- Iroko (FR) 7-10-11 Mr JP McManus Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 152
- Intense Raffles (FR) 7-10-10 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Thomas Gibney (IRE) 151
- Senior Chief (GB) 8-10-10 Lucky In Life Syndicate Henry de Bromhead (IRE) 151
- Idas Boy (IRE) 11-10-10 Dozen Dreamers Richard Phillips 151
- Fil Dor (FR) 7-10-9 Robcour Gordon Elliott (IRE) 150
- Broadway Boy (IRE) 7-109 Mr DM Proos Nigel Twiston-Davies Tom Bellamy 150
- Coko Beach (FR) 10-10-9 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott (IRE) 150
- Stay Away Fay (IRE) 8-10-9 Bell, Lyons, Hill Paul Nicholls Jonathan Burke 150
- Meetingofthewaters (IRE) 8-10-7 Mr JP McManus Willie Mullins (IRE) 148
- Monbeg Genius (IRE) 9-10-6 Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Jonjo & AJ O'Neill Nick Scholfield 147
- Vanillier (FR) 10-10-6 Mrs HM Keaveney Gavin Cromwell (IRE) Sean Flanagan 147
- Horantzau d'Airy (FR) 8-10-6 Scea De Vallee Michael Keady Ciaran Gethings 147
- Hyland (FR) 8 10 6 The Ten From Seven Nicky Henderson 147
- Celebre d'Allen (FR) 13-10-6 Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White 147
- Three Card Brag (IRE) 8-10-5 Patrick & Scott Bryceland, McNeill Family Gordon Elliott (IRE) 146
- Twig (GB) 10-10-5 Mrs G Morgan Ben Pauling 146
- Duffle Coat (IRE) 8-10-4 Mr Ray Stokes Gordon Elliott (IRE) 145
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Grand National Weights
On 11th February 2025, the Grand National weights have been published ahead of the latest renewal of the world-famous race at Aintree. Last year's Grand National winner I Am Maximus tops the list off a handicap mark of 167 and is sett to carry 11st 12lbs in his bid to land back-to-back editions while Betfair Chase winner Royal Pagaille follows at 164. The antepost favourite and last year’s Irish Grand National winner, Intense Raffles, is currently the 21st highest-rated horse off a mark of 151 while fans favourite Hewick is 6th in the handicap and is set to carry 11st 7lb. Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup second Grangeclare West and Thyestes winner Nick Rockett are both rated 163 by the British handicapper.
1 I Am Maximus 11st 12lb, 1672 Royale Pagaille 11st 9lb, 164
3 Nick Rockett 11st 8lb, 163
4 Grangeclare West 11st 8lb, 163
5 Hewick 11st 7lb, 162
6 Minella Indo 11st 3lb, 158
7 Appreciate It 11st 2lb, 157
8 Minella Cocooner 11st 2lb, 157
9 Conflated 11st 2lb, 157
10 Stumptown 11st 2lb, 157
11 Hitman 11st 1lb, 156
12 Beauport 11st 1lb, 156
13 Bravemansgame 11st 0lb, 155
14 Chantry House 10st 13lb, 154
15 Threeunderthrufive 10st 12lb, 153
16 Perceval Legallois 10st 12lb, 153
17 Kandoo Kid 10st 11lb, 152
18 Iroko 10st 11lb, 152
19 Intense Raffles 10st 10lb, 151
20 Senior Chief 10st 10lb, 151
21 Idas Boy 10st 10lb, 151
22 Fil Dor 10st 9lb, 150
23 Broadway Boy 10st 9lb, 150
24 Coko Beach 10st 9lb, 150
25 Stay Away Fay 10st 9lb, 150
26 Meetingofthewaters 10st 7lb, 148
27 Monbeg Genius 10st 6lb, 147
28 Vanillier 10st 6lb, 147
29 Horantzau D’Airy 10st 6lb, 147
30 Hyland 10st 6lb, 147
31 Celebre D’Allen 10st 6lb, 147
32 Three Card Brag 10st 5lb, 146
33 Twig 10st 5lb, 146
34 Duffle Coat 10st 4lb, 145
R1 Shakem Up’arry 10st 4lb, 145
R2 Roi Mage 10st 4lb, 145
R3 Favori De Champdou 10st 3lb, 144
R4 Fantastic Lady 10st 3lb, 144
Who are the Grand National favorites?
Last year’s Grade 3 Irish Grand National winner INTENSE RAFFLES leads the current ante-post market. He has since performed well to come second in the Bobbyjo Chase earlier this year, beaten three-quarters of a length behind Nick Rockett on soft ground that day.
STUMPTOWN defied top weight to land the Cross Country Chase - with plenty in hand - at the Cheltenham Festival last month. Prior to that he won on his seasonal reappearance at Punchestown in November, and then triumphed in the Crystal Cup at Cheltenham a month later.
IROKO is also prominent in the betting after delivering a decent trial for the Aintree feature in the Premier Chase at Kelso earlier this month. Two years ago, he won the Martin Pipe at the Cheltenham Festival. Carrying just 10st 11lbs, Iroko could still have plenty left in the tank.
I AM MAXIMUS powered his way to a seven and a half length success over Delta Work last year and will race this year off only an 8lb higher mark. No top weight has won the race since triple victor Red Rum in 1974. Moreover, he has finished down the field at Leopardstown in Grade 1s at Christmas and at the Dublin Racing Festival this season.
NICK ROCKETT finished seventh in the Irish Grand National and third in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown last year, but has dramatically improved this season. He won the Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park in January off a mark of 152 before winning the Bobbyjo Chase last time out.
HEWICK is another possible contender. Bought fro £800, won the 2023 King George as well as a US Grand National, a Bet365 Gold Cup and Galway Plate. He warmed up for this race with a victory over hurdles at Thurles.
What are the Grand National Reserves?
There were no changes to the final field, capped at 34 runners, with the Gordon Elliott-trained Duffle Coat the last one into the race. Four reserves have been nominated – Harry Redknapp's Shakem Up'Arry, veteran Roi Mage, Favori De Champdou and Fantastic Lady – with the deadline for non-runners to be replaced by these horses set at 1pm on Friday, the day before the National.
What is the final list of Grand National runners?
The initial entry date is at the end of January and then there are further stages through to the Grand National day when runners need to be confirmed at declaration stages which are sometimes called forfeit stages. At each stage a runners connections may need to pay a further entry fee to confirm their runner.
The last declaration stage takes place at 10am on the Thursday before the race at which point the top 34 runners in the weights are left in along with four reserves.
- February 11 – Weights published for all runners
- February 25 – First round of scratches
- March 18 – Second round of scratches
- March 31 – Five-day confirmations
- April 3 – 48-hour declarations and final field confirmed
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Grand National 2025?
The National is the highlight of Aintree's Grand National meeting at Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside, which this year runs from Thursday, April 3 to Saturday, April 5. The 2025 Grand National takes place at 4.00pm on Saturday.
What is the Grand National?
It's the most famous horse race on the planet with a £1 million prize pool.
The race is open to horses aged 7 and older with a handicap of 120 or higher. All entries must also have finished in the first four in a chase of 3 miles or longer.
30 fences are generally taken by a 34-runners field over a trip just short of 4¼ miles (the number of running horses has been reduced from 40 to 34 for safety reasons).
The race hasn't been without drama during its history. The 1993 renewal was infamously voided due to a false start. In 1997 the race was moved on Monday after an IRA bomb scare cancelled the original race on the Saturday, while there was only four finishers in a particularly attritional 2001 renewal. The event was cancelled for the first time in its 180-year history in 2020 due to health concerns surrounding the outbreak of Covid-19.
How to bet on the Grand National?
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What TV channel is the Grand National on?
You can watch all the action live on ITV1 and Racing TV. ITVX can be accessed either via the website or by downloading the app directly to your phone. The same is true of Racing TV, which has a dedicated app as well as streaming via web browser.
How many horses run the Grand National
A maximum field of 40-runners generally head to post on race day. But this year the field has been reduced to 34 horses for safety reasons. The 34 Grand National runner line-up, will be officially confirmed on April 11. There will be no reserves in case there are any late withdrawn runners. If horses withdraw and become non runners after Thursday's declaration then the field will start with less than 34 runners.
Who won the Grand National last year?
Joint favourite I Am Maximus, ridden by Paul Townend, won the 2024 edition at odds of 7/1. Willie Mullins' charge defeated the 28/1 shots Delta Work and Minella Indo, while Galvin (40/1) finieshed fourth. It was a second victory in the world’s greatest steeplechase for Willie Mullins, after Hedgehunter in 2005.
What about Grand National non runners?
Horses may have injuries or ilnesses but there are a number of additional reasons. Some horses prefer certain ground conditions (eg. heavy ground) and if these aren't in place connections may decide not to run their horse. Some horses have multiple entries and may decid to run a different race (eg. the Irish Grand National that is run few weeks later).
Who is the most successful trainer in the Grand National
Three trainers have recorded four wins in this race - George Dockeray, Fred Rimell and Ginger McCain. McCain saddled Amberleigh House in 2004 to add to his three victories with legendary horse Red Rum (1973, 1974 and 1977), one of the few Grand National horse to have won the race over consecutive years.
Who is the most successful jockey in the Grand National?
George Stevens claimed the National five times back in the 19th century. His most recent victory was recorded in 1870.
What is the most famous fence at the course and other tricky fences?
The Becher's Brook is the most notorious obstacle over the National course. It is named after Captain Martin Becher, a jockey who fell at this stage and hid in the brook to avoid injury. Jumped as the 6th and 22nd fence, it may not be the biggest obstacle but its difficulty comes from the fact the landing side is 10 inches lower than the take off side.
Other famous Grand National fences are the Valentine's Brook (fence 9 & 25), the Chair (fence 15), Foinavon (fence 7 & 23), and Canal Turn (fence 8 & 24).
When are the Grand National weights revealed? How are weights determined?
During February each year all the Grand National entries are allotted running weights for the race. Weights are based on the official rating which the handicapper gives each of the horses entered.
Actually, each horse already has an official rating for use in handicaps but the Grand National official handicapper will adjust this where they think necessary to produce a rating just for this race.
What are the other notable Grand National?
The Irish Grand National is run at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday. The Scottish Grand National is run at Ayr towards the end of March or early April. The Welsh Grand National takes place at Chepstow Racecourse in December each year.
Are there any trials for the Grand National?
There are two big races in the UK which serve that defined purpose - the Becher Chase at Aintree in early December, and the Grand National Trial at Haydock every February.
Other races that are considered good preps are the Welsh National at Chepstow, the Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, the Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (which is a National Hunt Chase race run over the Grand National fences at Aintree), the Eider Chase at Newcastle, the Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster, the Betfair Chase, and the Paddy Power chase. Moreover, the Bobbyjo Chase tends to be a target for Grand National runners in Ireland.
Has any horse won two Grand Nationals in the same year?
Red Rum was the champion of two grand nationals in 1974 when it won the Aintree showpiece and Scottish National. No other horse has previously won two nationals in the same year, though some horses won both races in different years.
Furthermore, no horses have won the Gold Cup at the Cheltenham Festival and this marathon trip at Aintree.
