The 2026 Randox Grand National at Aintree has finalized its field with a complete line-up of 34 horses, the maximum permitted for the prestigious £1 million race scheduled for Saturday. The event will be broadcast live on ITV.
Leading the race is I Am Maximus, owned by JP McManus and trained by Willie Mullins, who claimed victory in 2024 and secured a second-place finish last year. I Am Maximus will compete against stablemate Nick Rockett, who, under the guidance of Patrick Mullins, led a memorable Mullins 1-2-3 alongside Grangeclare West.
Willie Mullins, aiming for his fourth Grand National win, has all nine of his horses declared for the race, including a surprise entry of Spillane’s Tower. The main contenders also include Grangeclare West, Panic Attack trained by Dan Skelton, along with Iroko and Jagwar, both owned by McManus and trained by Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero.
Jockeys Paul Townend and Patrick Mullins are set to ride I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett, respectively, showing loyalty to their mounts. The race day, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, promises an exciting showdown among the top contenders, with a full guide available for enthusiasts to delve into the details and make informed choices for the historic event.