🏇 Grand National 2026 Alert! The runners and favourites are set for Saturday’s big race at Aintree! 🐴
Past champions I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett are among the top contenders. Both trained by the legendary Willie Mullins, these horses have already claimed glory in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Now, they’re gearing up for a repeat performance. Can they do it again?
I Am Maximus, a crowd favourite owned by JP McManus, is leading the pack with early odds at 7/1. Right behind are Grangeclare West and Jagwar. This year, Maximus is determined to become the first horse to carry top weight to victory since the legendary Red Rum in the ’70s.
Only 34 out of the 49 confirmed entrants will make it to the final line-up, which we’ll find out on Wednesday. Keep an eye on Johnnywho, who secured a spot after some withdrawals. Willie Mullins has a whopping nine horses guaranteed to run, so expect fierce competition!
Among the exciting entries:
– Grangeclare West, known for a stellar third-place last year.
– Haiti Couleurs, aiming for a unique hat-trick after winning the Irish and Welsh Nationals.
– Panic Attack, going for a historic win as the first mare since 1951’s Nickel Coin.
– Jagwar and Iroko, from the dynamic duo of Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero, both are strong contenders at 12-1 odds.
Bad news for Gavin Cromwell’s Now Is The Hour, who is out due to a setback. But keep an eye out for Final Orders and Perceval Legallois who are ready to take on the challenge. 🔥
Get ready for the thrilling action and drama that the Grand National always promises. Who are you placing your bets on?
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