The Grand National is one of the most thrilling and prestigious horse racing events in the world and attracts a global audience.
The marathon test covers approximately 4 miles and 2½ furlongs, with the 34 starters jumping 30 fences over two laps, featuring iconic, large obstacles such as Becher’s Brook and The Chair.
Historic Records & Recent Winners
Most Wins: The legendary Red Rum is the only horse to win the race three times (1973, 1974, 1977).
Fastest Time: The fastest time on record was set by Mr Frisk, who completed the course in 8 minutes and 47.8 seconds in 1990.
Recent Success: The 2025 Randox Grand National was won by Nick Rockett, ridden by Patrick Mullins for his trainer father, Willie Mullins.
First Female Winner: Rachael Blackmore made history in 2021 as the first female jockey to win, riding Minella Times in the “behind closed doors” renewal.
Grand National Prize Money Revealed:
The total prize fund for the race is £1m, with the winning connections collecting £500,000.
The remaining prize money is distributed as follows:
- 2nd place – £200,000
- 3rd place – £100,000
- 4th place – £65,000
- 5th place – £40,000
- 6th place – £30,000
- 7th place – £20,000
- 8th place – £15,000
- 9th place – £10,000
- 10th place – £5,000
Entry Fees And Declarations
- Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £950 stake.
- Scratch by noon on March 3rd or pay £1100.
- Scratch by noon on March 24th or pay £1100.
- Confirm by noon on April 6th and pay £1700.
- Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th.
What Happened In Last Year's Race?
Willie Mullins said he had reached the peak of his career as a trainer after his jockey son Patrick led home a yard 1-2-3 in the Grand National.
The master Irish trainer saddled five of the first seven home, including the winner Nick Rockett at odds of 33/1.
Grand National 2025 Result
- Nick Rockett (33/1)
- I Am Maximus (7/1)
- Grangeclare West (33/1)
- Iroko (13/2F)
- Meetingofthewaters (20/1)
- Senior Chief (40/1)
- Minella Cocooner (18/1)
- Hewick (14/1)
- Minella Indo (20/1)
- Twig (50/1)
Grand National 2026 Latest
Joint trainer Josh Guerriero has confirmed that Mark Walsh will ride Jagwar and Jonjo O'Neill Jr will partner Iroko in the Grand National.
The JP McManus-owned are both very prominent in the betting and local people to Liverpool are hopeful that a Malpas-trained horse can break the recent Irish monopoly on the race.
2024 hero and last year's runner-up I Am Maximus tops the weights on 11st 12lb and is the 10-1 favourite in our horse racing betting.
Last year's winner Nick Rockett is also on course to defend his crown. He was last seen finishing third to another Grand National entrant, the Gordon Elliott-trained Gerri Colombe, at Down Royal on St Patrick's Day.
*Odds subject to change - prices accurate at the time of writing*
