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Grand National 2026: Who is the favourite to win at Aintree and what price are they?
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The Grand National is set to take place at Aintree on Saturday
Everything you need to know about the favourite to win the Grand National
- I Am Maximus tops odds: The 2024 champion is a current 13/2 favourite at the time of writing. The Willie Mullins-trained horse is widely considered the most accomplished contender, having also been runner-up last year.
- Panic Attack leading contender: Panic Attack is the second favourite to win at odds of 8/1. She previously won the Coral Gold Cup and can make history as the first mare to triumph at the Grand National since Nickel Coin 9n 1951.
- Grangeclare West chances: Another member of the Mullins stable, Grangeclare West is priced at 17/2, following a third-place finish in 2025. Jockey Patrick Mullins will hope to guide the horse to victory.
- Jagwar in contention: The seven-year-old is a newcomer at Aintree but is valued at 10/1. Impressive performances at Cheltenham have led to considerable movement in the betting markets.
- Johnnywho in the top five: Carrying the same odds as Jagwar, Johnnywho completes the top five contenders. He recently won the Ultima Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and trainer Jonjo O’Neill is confident of the horse’s staying power.
- Nick Rockett a non-runner: The reigning Grand National champion was withdrawn from the marquee race earlier this week. A self-certificate citing coughing means Nick Rockett will not have an opportunity to retain the title.
- Major withdrawal: Pied Piper had been the first reserve but was also ruled out because of mobility issues. It means Imperial Saint is a late addition to the 34 runners at Aintree.
- How to watch on TV: Terrestrial viewers in the UK can watch live on ITV1 and stream it via ITVX, with the main event scheduled for 4pm. For those wanting comprehensive coverage of every race, Racing TV offers an uninterrupted subscription service starting from the first race at 12:45 pm.
- Radio Coverage: For those wanting audio commentary, the BBC will be live at the Grand National starting shortly before the off. This service is ideal for listeners on the go and is accessible via DAB radio or the BBC Sounds app.
READ MORE: Grand National 2026 final runners list, odds and favourite as three pull out
Odds correct at time of writing.
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