Grand National Runners & Riders 2024 – Guide to All Horses & Weights

Knowing who the Grand National runners are is important if you’re betting on the main event at Aintree Racecourse. This is all about the horses hoping to run in the world’s most famous steeplechase. We have all the Grand National runners and riders this year, plus plenty more besides.

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Grand National Runners List

There are so many more horses entered than just the 34, down from 40, that can run in this race. That is part of what makes any Grand National runners list so intriguing. We are dealing with one of the biggest horse racing events anywhere in the world here. Racehorse trainers plot the entire season around getting the equine athletes to peak fitness at Aintree.

Grand National runners

While jockey bookings won’t be known until the week of the race, Grand National runners and riders are still worth looking at. Below you will find all the information you need on those entered in the big race. There are Grand National runners and weights they carry side by side with ages, trainers and recent form to help you find the right horse for you:

 

Hewick silks1. Hewick

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Shark Hanlon
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 169
  • Official Rating: 169
  • Weight: 11st 12lb
  • Recent Form: 1P1/21U1F1-401
  • Odds: 33/1

Come on leaps and bounds since landing 2021 Durham National over 3m 5f at Sedgefield. Took form to whole new level in spring and summer of 2022 with bet365 Gold Cup glory at Sandown (149) and Galway Plate (155) triumph. Won American Grand National over hurdles, fell in last season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup (170). Career best when landing the King George at Kempton races on Boxing Day latest (167). Remarkably versatile horse for all he has topweight.

Gigginstown House Stud silks

2. Conflated

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 166
  • Official Rating: 164
  • Weight: 11st 9lb
  • Recent Form: 1F2/313P-53UU
  • Odds: 40/1

Won both Irish Gold Cup and Savills Chase at Leopardstown to top and tail calendar year of 2022. Disappointing this season unseating twice en route to the Cheltenham Festival with the option of the Cross Country, Ryanair Chase and Gold Cup when entries for this revealed. Cannot get away with recent mistakes over these famous fences.

Robert Waley Cohen silks3. Noble Yeats

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Emmet Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 165
  • Official Rating: 166
  • Weight: 11st 8lb
  • Recent Form: 291/P11344-721
  • Odds: 16/1 (from 20/1)

Defied all trends and stats when landing this race as a seven-year-old in 2022 (147). Gallant effort when staying on into fourth and bidding to retain crown 12 months ago (166). Campaigned over hurdles this season and now a live Stayers’ Hurdle hope after Cleeve success on Festival Trials Day latest. Given form over the fences, one of the Grand National runners that commands respect.

JP McManus silks4. Capodanno

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 161
  • Official Rating: 161
  • Weight: 11st 4lb
  • Recent Form: 12U4/13P-631
  • Odds: 28/1

Pulled up before the final fence here 12 months ago (160). Staged revival since with 80/1 third in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown and Cotswold Chase success on Festival Trials Day latest (159). Holds a Ryanair Chase entry for Cheltenham possibly en route back here. Fluency of jumping a concern.

Gigginstown House Stud silks5. Coko Beach

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 161
  • Official Rating: 161
  • Weight: 11st 4lb
  • Recent Form: 448/9441P-3121
  • Odds: 40/1

Threw hat into ring for Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham with P.P. Hogan win over the banks at Punchestown latest (161). As good as ever this season with Troytown win over regulation fences at Navan (153). Solid staying on second in the Becher on third run over these fences in-between (162). Has plenty of experience at Aintree races and of the course.

Botox Has silks6. Nassalam

  • Age: 7
  • Trainer: Gary Moore
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 161
  • Official Rating: 161
  • Weight: 11st 4lb
  • Recent Form: 11221/56307-411
  • Odds: 28/1

Routed rivals when sluicing through the mud at Chepstow to land the Welsh Grand National under a penalty latest (145). Relished testing ground. Nearest at the finish when fourth in the Grand Sefton over these fences (142). Clearly wanted a lot further. Much higher in weights now, but acts on the course. May not be so effective on sounder going.

Ash Tree Meadow silks7. Ash Tree Meadow

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 159
  • Official Rating: 159
  • Weight: 11st 2lb
  • Recent Form: 111422-211
  • Odds: 66/1

Galway Plate winner (145) over the summer and Skymas Chase success in a Down Royal match latest (1:55). Still needs to place in a 2m 7.5f race or further over fences to be eligible. Handled a large field at Galway, but bulk of wins in small fields. Career high mark now, but lightly-raced and kept away from winter ground.

Corach Rambler silks8. Corach Rambler

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Lucinda Russell
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 259
  • Official Rating: 159
  • Weight: 11st 2lb
  • Recent Form: 3114U1/5411-53
  • Odds: 12/1 (from 16/1)

Last year’s winner (146) followed-up on repeat victory in the Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham with glory here. Poor fifth at Kelso races on reappearance (159) when didn’t look off a yard down in trip, but better when third in the Betfair Chase (159). Seems best caught in the spring with liking for both Cheltenham and Aintree. Previous winners when returning as Grand National runners invariably given a lot more to do at the weights, though, and that’s the case off 13lb higher here.

JP McManus silks9. I Am Maximus

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 159
  • Official Rating: 158
  • Weight: 11st 2lb
  • Recent Form: 22441-143
  • Odds: 12/1 (from 25/1)

Irish Grand National winner (149) last Easter by a length under a fine ride. Took advantage of novice status by dropping back in trip and landing the Drinmore back at Fairyhouse on reappearance (158). Fourth and third to Galopin Des Champs in the Savills Chase and Irish Gold Cup latest. Jumps left, but that no problem at Aintree.

JP McManus silks10. Janidil

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 159
  • Official Rating: 159
  • Weight: 11st 2lb
  • Recent Form: 2532F/P17F-23
  • Odds: 66/1

Fairyhouse Gold Cup winner of 2021 and Irish Gold Cup third the following year. Red Mills Chase scorer on reappearance last season and mostly in small field conditions races over fences. This longer trip interesting on pick of hurdles form, but has a mistake in him. Owner has other Grand National runners to consider.

Barry Maloney silks11. Minella Indo

  • Age: 11
  • Trainer: Henry De Bromhead
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 159
  • Official Rating: 157
  • Weight: 11st 2lb
  • Recent Form: 1/3P22/P1P-144
  • Odds: 33/1

Won twice from 10 subsequent starts to his 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup triumph. Rated 175 at his peak and landed last season’s New Year’s Day Chase at Tramore (168). Successful reappearance in the Irish Daily Star around Leopardstown, last of four in Down Royal Champion Chase, but eye-catching fourth on Cross Country debut off topweight in a handicap latest (160). Success down that route could lead to a tilt at this.

Joe and Marie Donnelly silks12. Asterion Forlonge

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 158
  • Official Rating: 158
  • Weight: 11st 1lb
  • Recent Form: 1UF47/212-052
  • Odds: 100/1

Always had a tendency to jump to to his right. Largely campaigned over hurdles since finishing seventh in 2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Fifth in Grade 1 John Durkan at Punchestown on latest try in this sphere. Given speculative entry by powerful connections. Looks more likely to go down staying hurdle route.

Mahler Mission silks13. Mahler Mission

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: John McConnell
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 158
  • Official Rating: 155
  • Weight: 11st 1lb
  • Recent Form: 2312F-22
  • Odds: 16/1 (from 14/1)

Lost both front shoes but ran career best when runner-up in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury latest (151). Still in front when fell two out in National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham last season (146). Lightly-raced and one of the most interesting Grand National runners with potentially more to come. Likely jockey won’t be able to use claim.

Ronnie Bartlett silks14. Stattler

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 158
  • Official Rating: 160
  • Weight: 11st 1lb
  • Recent Form: 111/22P-624
  • Odds: 50/1

National Hunt Chase winner two years ago (153). Runner-up in last season’s Irish Gold Cup (163), but not matched that form since. Didn’t take to Punchestown Banks course on Cross Country debut when poor fourth latest (160). That cause for concern. Yard has other Grand National runners to consider.

Cheveley Park Stud15. Classic Getaway

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 157
  • Official Rating: 156
  • Weight: 11st
  • Recent Form: 14-12P
  • Odds: 66/1

Listed Thurles 2m 6f winner on reappearance. Runner-up at Tramore in 2m 7f Grade 3 on New Year’s Day, but pulled-up at Dublin Racing Festival down in trip latest (156). Still lightly-raced over fences, but needs one more start in this sphere to be eligible. Holds Ryanair Chase entry at the Cheltenham Festival.

Gigginstown House Stud silks16. Delta Work

  • Age: 11
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 157
  • Official Rating: 153
  • Weight: 11st
  • Recent Form: 6613/1361U-36
  • Odds: 33/1

Dual Cross Country Chase scorer at Cheltenham who finished third here two years ago (160). May run in the Boyne Hurdle at Navan like he did last season to bring him on for spring targets. Was still going fine when almost came down and unseated rider at 21st fence in this 12 months ago (159).

Blank silks17. Foxy Jacks

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Mouse Morris
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 157
  • Official Rating: 147
  • Weight: 11st
  • Recent Form: 635F0U-21P314
  • Odds: 66/1

Made most of the running in a Cross Country handicap at Cheltenham on penultimate outing (149). Form franked. Previously third in the Kerry National (147). Fell at ninth fence on this course in the Topham back in 2022 (144). Improving in banks races since and fourth in a Pertemps Qualifier over hurdles latest.

McNeill family silks18. Threeunderthrufive

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Paul Nicholls
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 156
  • Official Rating: 156
  • Weight: 10st 13lb
  • Recent Form: 211116/3U684-221
  • Odds: 33/1

Like small fields, but given an entry here anyway. Non-stayer in the Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham last spring (150). Didn’t find any extra on run-in when fourth in the Scottish Grand National (147). Placed in the Badger Beers at Wincanton (147) and another Cheltenham Premier Handicap (150) this season before Swinley Chase success at Ascot latest (152). Needs to prove stamina under an effective 4lb penalty.

Ronnie Bartlett silks19. Galvin

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 155
  • Official Rating: 163
  • Weight: 10st 12lb
  • Recent Form: 1214/61462U-854
  • Odds: 33/1

Unseated at the first fence in this race 12 months ago (166). Winner of the National Hunt Chase at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival, fourth in the 2022 Gold Cup and runner-up in last year’s Cross Country (166). Found life in handicaps in that sphere tougher this season finishing eighth (160) and fifth (157). Encouraging effort over smaller obstacles in Boyne Hurdle latest. Effective on better ground and worth another crack at this off 11lb lower than last year.

Gigginstown House Stud silks20. Farouk D’Alene

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 154
  • Official Rating: 154
  • Weight: 10st 11lb
  • Recent Form: 1221F/F52
  • Odds: 66/1

Ten Up winner as a novice at Navan in 2022, then fell two out going well in Broadway at Cheltenham Festival. Missed 613 days and fell again on return in the Troytown (155). Fifth in a 2m 6f Listed event at Thurles (155). Neck second in Pertemps Qualifier over hurdles at Leopardstown latest. Entry interesting on novice form.

Salvador Ziggy silks21. Salvador Ziggy

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 154
  • Official Rating: 153
  • Weight: 10st 11lb
  • Recent Form: -11127
  • Odds: 50/1

Novice who is three from four over fences so far. Needs two more runs to qualify for this. Keeping on runner-up in Kerry National latest (150). May be in a race against time to be eligible for this year’s edition.

JP RomansTerry Warner22. Eldorado Allen

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Joe Tizzard
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 153
  • Official Rating: 153
  • Weight: 10st 10lb
  • Recent Form: 137/2245754-345
  • Odds: 66/1

Won the Denman Chase at Newbury in 2022 (155) and shaped nicely there when staying on into fourth in the Coral Gold Cup this season (154). Campaigned over hurdles since, perhaps to protect his mark for a tilt at this. Interesting among Grand National runners for a stable that likes to have runners at Aintree and this meeting.

Ash Tree Meadow silks23. Letsbeclearaboutit

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 153
  • Official Rating: 152
  • Weight: 10st 10lb
  • Recent Form: 11333
  • Odds: 50/1

Needs one more run over fences to qualify for this race. Cork Grade 3 novice winner on second start before Drinmore third at Fairyhouse. Filled same spot on handicap chase debut at the same venue (150) when not always fluent. Couldn’t go the pace when again third in 3m 1f Naas Grade 3 latest. Cheltenham Festival entry over shorter distance.

Robcour silks24. Ain’t That A Shame

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Henry De Bromhead
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 152
  • Official Rating: 152
  • Weight: 10st 9lb
  • Recent Form: 3220/2410-9P1
  • Odds: 33/1

Dual Gowran Park winner over fences including 3m 1f Thyestes Chase latest (144). Tailed off last of 17 to finish in this race 12 months ago (146). One of the Grand National runners who is best on testing going. Now on a career high mark. Worst runs of career on spring ground.

Pioneer Racing silks25. Fury Road

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 152
  • Official Rating: 153
  • Weight: 10st 9lb
  • Recent Form: 152/31336F5-060
  • Odds: 100/1

Faller at the second fence here 12 months ago (161) and struggled in his races since. Grade 1 winner over 3m as a novice, yet to replicate that. Moved owners but remained with same yard before Cross Country debut at Cheltenham when always behind latest (156). Other Grand National runners have more going for them.

Simon Munir and Isaac Souede26. James Du Berlais

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 152
  • Official Rating: 149
  • Weight: 10st 9lb
  • Recent Form: /16643-443
  • Odds: 50/1

Twice placed over an extended 3m including when fourth in Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas (148). Beaten favourite, but keeping on third at same venue up in grade and down in trip during the Dublin Racing Festival latest (149). Has stamina to prove.

Simon Munir and Isaac Souede27. Bronn

  • Age: 7
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 151
  • Official Rating: 151
  • Weight: 10st 8lb
  • Recent Form: 2133-44P
  • Odds: 100/1

Lightly-raced chaser who ran third in Grade 1 staying novice events at last season’s Cheltenham Festival and this meeting on the Mildmay Course. Didn’t appear to get home on either occasion and similar story this season. Pulled up in the Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park latest (153).

Vanillier silks28. Vanillier

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 151
  • Official Rating: 151
  • Weight: 10st 8lb
  • Recent Form: 31333/636F22-550
  • Odds: 12/1 (from 14/1)

Gallant runner-up in this race last year (147). Campaigned with serious view to going one better ever since. Run over hurdles or shorter trips clearly to protect current rating. One of the obvious Grand National runners to note if turning up in the same form, even off a 4lb higher mark than 12 months ago.

Mulryan silks29. Longhouse Poet

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Martin Brassil
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 150
  • Official Rating: 150
  • Weight: 10st 7lb
  • Recent Form: 7176/P16U1U-95P
  • Odds: 66/1

Sixth in this race two years ago (155) and unseated at the Canal Turn last season (same mark). Subsequent performances suggest he may not be the force of old, but the handicapper has cut him 5lb of slack as a result. Pulled up when bidding to regain the Thyestes Chase latest (152). Yard likes having Grand National runners and have won the race before.

Paul Byrne silks30. Mr Incredible

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 150
  • Official Rating: 147
  • Weight: 10st 7lb
  • Recent Form: 12RP/B23U-
  • Odds: 40/1

Saddle slipped and unseated rider at the Canal Turn here 12 months ago (145). Had run eye-catching trials for this race when runner-up in the Classic Chase at Warwick (142) and third in the Kim Muir (145). Not had a race since Aintree, but will need to have one to qualify. Obvious claims if ability retained from last season. One of the Grand National runners to take seriously off 5lb higher.

Latenightpass silks31. Latenightpass

  • Age: 11
  • Trainer: Dan Skelton / Tom Ellis
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 149
  • Official Rating: 149
  • Weight: 10st 6lb
  • Recent Form: 142/1F11/2114-215
  • Odds: 33/1

Second, first and fourth in the last three editions of the Aintree Foxhunters. Defied career high mark in second try in Cross Country handicap at Cheltenham (140) before Grade 2 staying novice hurdle fifth as prep at Haydock races latest. Skips a tilt at the Festival over the Banks off level weights, but this an interesting alternative target for connections to explore with previous course experience.

KTDA Racing silks32. Minella Crooner

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 149
  • Official Rating: 146
  • Weight: 10st 6lb
  • Recent Form: 2132P-1P3
  • Odds: 66/1

All out to win Listed 2m 7f event at Wexford on reappearance (144). Appeared to tire from before four out and pulled up in 3m 5f Porterstown at Fairyhouse (144). Similar story in last season’s National Hunt Chase (146). Rallying third in New Year’s Day Chase around Tramore latest (143). One of many Grand National runners with stamina queries.

Gigginstown House Stud silks33. Run Wild Fred

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 149
  • Official Rating: 147
  • Weight: 10st 6lb
  • Recent Form: 122FF/23-59PB
  • Odds: 100/1

Troytown winner back in 2021 as a novice (145). Fell at the Canal Turn in this race two years ago (158). Missed second half of last season, then Munster National fifth and Troytown ninth (both 149). Failed to complete on two latest starts. Perhaps not the force of old.

34. Adamantly Chosen silksAdamantly Chosen

  • Age: 7
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 148
  • Official Rating: 147
  • Weight: 10st 5lb
  • Recent Form: 1152276P-407
  • Odds: 66/1

Twice runner-up in Grade 1 novice chases over the winter of 2022-23. Not always a fluent jumper and 10th in Paddy Power (148) at Leopardstown during Christmas Festival. No better when seventh in Grade 3 handicap down in trip at same venue latest. As yet ineligible. Needs placed effort at 2m 7.5f or further before cut-off date. Last one of initial entries guaranteed a run in reduced maximum field.


Bective Stud silks35. Chemical Energy

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 148
  • Official Rating: 147
  • Weight: 10st 5lb
  • Recent Form: 5/1142P-6
  • Odds: 40/1

Purchased for €215,000 during the February dispersal Sales at Fairyhouse by new owners presumably with this in mind. Runner-up in last season’s National Hunt Chase during the Cheltenham Festival (147). Entitled to come on for reappearance sixth in the Kerry National at Listowel latest (147).

Mac Tottie silks36. Mac Tottie

  • Age: 11
  • Trainer: Peter Bowen
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 148
  • Official Rating: 148
  • Weight: 10st 5lb
  • Recent Form: 12/41FP631/P-1
  • Odds: 66/1

Victories in the 2021 Grand Sefton and 2022 Topham Chase (both 135) over these fences. Returned from 430-day racecourse absence to land veterans’ middle distance chase on the Mildmay Course on reappearance latest (143). Now has career high mark, but likes the track completed twice from three starts in this unique test of jumping. Stamina question marks.

Gigginstown House Stud silks37. Favori De Champdou

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 147
  • Official Rating: N/A
  • Weight: 10st 4lb
  • Recent Form: -2154
  • Odds: 100/1

Grade 2 Florida Pearl winner at Punchestown and still classed as a novice. Lightly-raced for age and needs twomore chase starts to be eligible here. Could run in either National Hunt Chase or Brown Advisory at Cheltenham Festival. Poor efforts when fifth in Leopardstown Grade 1 and Grade 2 Ten Up at Navan latest. Aintree may have to wait another year as may not meet qualifying criteria.

JP McManus silks38. Limerick Lace

  • Age: 7
  • Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 147
  • Official Rating: 147
  • Weight: 10st 4lb
  • Recent Form: 521123-121
  • Odds: 40/1

Likeable mare who was a gallant runner-up in the Troytown at Navan after a winning reappearance at Clonmel (both 141). Way too good for the best of British when romping home in the Yorkshire Silver Vase at Doncaster latest (147). Unexposed as a stayer, but not certain to go down this route with the Mares’ Chase at Cheltenham surely high on agenda.

Paul Byrne silksJP McManus silks39. Meetingofthewaters

  • Age: 7
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 147
  • Official Rating: 145
  • Weight: 10st 4lb
  • Recent Form: 4311U
  • Odds: 40/1

Won Paddy Power Chase as a novice on just fourth career start and handicap debut over fences (130). Unlucky to get hampered and unseated at the first at Dublin Racing Festival latest (145). Has National Hunt Chase, Brown Advisory and handicap entries for the Cheltenham Festival. Purchased by powerful Irish owner prior to that. Needs one more run to qualify.

Monbeg Genius silks40. Monbeg Genius

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 147
  • Official Rating: 147
  • Weight: 10st 4lb
  • Recent Form: 41113-P3
  • Odds: 20/1

Good third in last season’s Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham (140). Filled same spot in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury latest (147). Was ante post favourite for the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow and Classic Chase at Warwick, but didn’t turn up. No other early closing entries in other trials, but could go back to Cheltenham en route. Interesting entry, but racecourse absence poses more questions.

Roi Mage silks41. Roi Mage

  • Age: 12
  • Trainer: Patrick Griffin
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 147
  • Official Rating: 147
  • Weight: 10st 4lb
  • Recent Form: 517/33F27-16
  • Odds: 66/1

Veteran who finished a fine seventh in this race 12 months ago (149). Won a big Cross Country race in his native France since on reappearance, but trailed in last at Tramore on New Year’s Day latest (147). May have one last tilt over these fences, but obviously vulnerable to younger legs. One of the Grand National runners that can’t be totally written off with 2lb less on his back.

The Goffer silks42. The Goffer

  • Age: 7
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 147
  • Official Rating: 144
  • Weight: 10st 4lb
  • Recent Form: 412314P4-858
  • Odds: 66/1

Eye-catching fourth in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown last spring (149). Nearest at finish when fifth in the Kerry National this past autumn (145). May have had excuses when beaten favourite as hampered five out and came eight in Munster National latest (145). Yielding or good to soft going appears optimum. Interesting contender if getting a run.

Chambard silks43. Chambard

  • Age: 12
  • Trainer: Venetia Williams
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 146
  • Official Rating: 146
  • Weight: 10st 3lb
  • Recent Form: 122111/PU44-21P8
  • Odds: 100/1

Kim Muir winner of 2022 (134) who put in a career best when bolting up in the Becher over these fences (140) in December. Pulled up on bottomless ground in the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow races since (144), but readily forgiven that and eighth in the official trial for this at Haydock latest (147). Showed aptitude for the course, so one of the Grand National runners to note. Likely jockey cannot claim.

Eklat De Rire silks44. Eklat De Rire

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Henry De Bromhead
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 146
  • Official Rating: 144
  • Weight: 10st 3lb
  • Recent Form: 11U/1P0/4-82
  • Odds: 66/1

Won three of first four starts over fences, but lost his way since. Lightly-raced for his age, though, and Grade 3 victor at Naas as a novice. Down to career low mark in this sphere after weakening eighth in the Foxrock at Navan (148). Not much better when second and last to finishin 3m rated chase at Fairyhouse latest (146).

Gigginstown House Stud silks45. Embittered

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 146
  • Official Rating: 145
  • Weight: 10st 3lb
  • Recent Form: 38726P-071P03
  • Odds: 150/1

Foxrock winner at Navan on second start for new yard this season (137), but pulled up in Paddy Power Chase next time out (147). Made major mistake when down the field at Dublin Racing Festival (147) and distance third in the Grade 2 Red Mills Chase at Gowran latest (146). Needs placed effort over 2m 7.5f or further to be eligible for this.

Galia Des Liteaux silks46. Galia Des Liteaux

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Dan Skelton
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 146
  • Official Rating: 146
  • Weight: 10st 3lb
  • Recent Form: 1P154-1224
  • Odds: 50/1

Mare who shaped very encouragingly under a big weight in first-time cheekpieces when narrow runner-up at Warwick races in the Classic Chase (142). Likes soft and heavy ground, but the drop back in trip saw her disappoint when fourth in a Listed 3m Mares’ Chase at Exeter latest (146). Winner in that grade against her own sex over 3m on reappearance (145). Concerns are going related rather than stamina issues. Needs 15 Grand National runners above her to come out to get a run.

Blank silks47. Gevrey

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 146
  • Official Rating: 145
  • Weight: 10st 3lb
  • Recent Form: 74314542-3P1PP
  • Odds: 66/1

Munster National winner at Limerick in October (138), but has struggled and pulled up off higher marks in the Troytown and Thyestes since (both 146). Beaten by a length in last year’s Irish Grand National (134). May be better away from deep midwinter ground, but needs to show more consistency.

Glengouly silks48. Glengouly

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 146
  • Official Rating: 145
  • Weight: 10st 3lb
  • Recent Form: 1FP5-22
  • Odds: 50/1

Runner-up in two valuable handicaps on heavy ground this winter, first at Limerick (137) and then the Thyestes Chase latest (141). Sole career win over fences on better going, however, and one of the more interesting Grand National runners as a result.

Kittys Light silks49. Kitty’s Light

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Christian Williams
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 146
  • Official Rating: 146
  • Weight: 10st 3lb
  • Recent Form: 223/66873111-4705
  • Odds: 20/1 (from 22/1)

Comes alive in the spring and bettered previous placed efforts in the Scottish Grand National and bet365 Gold Cup by winning both last term (off 140). Absolutely no stamina doubts whatsoever as also won the Eider Chase at Newcastle over further than 4m. May now be high enough in the weights for a tilt at this. Among the Grand National runners with obvious claims if getting into the final field.

50. Blank silksPanda Boy

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Martin Brassil
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 146
  • Official Rating: 143
  • Weight: 10st 3lb
  • Recent Form: 1443F5-4424
  • Odds: 20/1

Fifth in last season’s Irish Grand National (140) when pecked on landing two out. Fourth in Grade 3s at Punchestown and Naas this autumn. Ran on well into runner-up spot in Paddy Power Chase over Christmas (140). Keeping on nicely into never nearer fourth in Dublin Racing Festival staying handicap hurdle latest. Yard have Grand National runners and know what it takes to win it.

Blank silks51. Busselton

  • Age: 7
  • Trainer: Joseph O’Brien
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 145
  • Official Rating: 145
  • Weight: 10st 2lb
  • Recent Form: 2154P-546P
  • Odds: 1001/1

Still above the mark he won the 2022 Kerry National off during the Listowel Harvest Festival (142). Weakened into fifth in last season’s Coral Gold Cup at Newbury races (149) and similar story when sixth in Paddy Power Chase this winter (146). Other Grand National runner have more going for them after pulling up at Dublin Racing Festival latest.

Empire Steel silks52. Empire Steel

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Sandy Thomson
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 145
  • Official Rating: 145
  • Weight: 10st 2lb
  • Recent Form: 2FP12/7018-321
  • Odds: 100/1

Listed 2m 7.5f Premier Chase winner at Kelso last year (141), but non-stayer when eighth at Ayr races in the Scottish Grand National (145). Efforts this season at the former venue and in the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby (143) mean there are questions about his stamina. Won extended 2m 5f handicap chase at Kelso latest (142), but this demands way more.

Fiddlerontheroof silks53. Fiddlerontheroof

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Jim Boyle
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 145
  • Official Rating: 145
  • Weight: 10st 2lb
  • Recent Form: 2122223/1225/3P-P
  • Odds: TBD

Fifth in this race two years ago (155), but rarely seen and switched stables since. May be well-treated on the pick of 2021-22 form, yet pulled in veterans’ handicap at Exeter on return latest (147) in only race since November of that year. Difficult to say where he is at present.

Malina Girl silks54. Malina Girl

  • Age: 7
  • Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 145
  • Official Rating: 144
  • Weight: 10st 2lb
  • Recent Form: 82224123123P1P-01F72
  • Odds: TBD

Ulster National winner at Down Royal last April (128). Pulled up approaching four out in Scottish Grand National (137). Bounced back to form with 3m 3f Premier Handicap win at Cheltenham in November (135). Fell when going easily in another such race there in December (146). Tailed off seventh in the Classic Chase at Warwick and runner-up in Listed 3m mares’ chase at Exeter races (both same mark) before a hurdle run at home latest. Stays three-and-a-half miles, but not sure about further.


Blank silks55. Desertmore House

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Martin Brassil
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 144
  • Official Rating: 144
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (1lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 171184
  • Odds: 50/1

Progressive over fences last summer and autumn culminating in Kerry National glory at Listowel (135). Never better than mid-division and kept on into eighth in the Paddy Power Chase (145) and last of four in Grade 3 Naas Novice Chase over 3m 1f latest (145). May have more to offer away from winter ground for wily trainer. If topweight runs and he gets in, will be 1lb out of the handicap.

Fantastic Lady silks56. Fantastic Lady

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Nicky Henderson
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 144
  • Official Rating: 144
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (1lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 6113U/1023-5P
  • Odds: 80/1

Topham second over these fences 12 months ago (141). Decent third in Oaksey Chase at Sandown races after that (145). Grand Sefton fifth again on the Grand National course and reappearance (145). Pulled in Listed mares event at Doncaster latest (144). Can’t be discounted on track performance, but needs 25 above her to come out.

Highland Hunter silks57. Highland Hunter

  • Age: 11
  • Trainer: Fergal O’Brien
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 144
  • Official Rating: 144
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (1lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: F125/124/2U54
  • Odds: 100/1

Good Kelso second over 3m 2f on stable debut and reappearance (145). Terrible mistake when unseating at The Chair on this course in the Becher Chase (147). Drop back in trip against him when only fifth at Lingfield races in Fleur De Lys Chase (146) and fourth under a 7lb claimer in Grand National Trial latest (145). Interesting on back form as won 3m 5f London National at Sandown (145) in 2021 and then second in Welsh Grand National (149). Lightly-raced over fences, but has had injury issues.

Kinondo Kwetu silks58. Kinondo Kwetu

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Sam England
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 144
  • Official Rating: 144
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (1lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 1111133-13P
  • Odds: 100/1

Mildmay Course winner over 3m 1f in May (137) after Freebooter third off same mark on Grand National day 12 months ago. Keeping on third in the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter races (145) before pulling up at Cheltenham latest. Likes better ground and won most of his outings in spring through to autumn.

Bective Stud silks59. Fakir D’Alene

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 143
  • Official Rating: 141
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (2lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 21174B/23BP
  • Odds: 66/1

Fourth in the Kim Muir back in 2022 (144), then injured when brought down at the first fence in the Irish Grand National (143). Never nearer second in Irish Point-to-Point on reappearance, but good third in the Troytown at Navan back under Rules (140). Brought down again in Paddy Power Chase and pulled up in the Thyestes latest (both 142). Needs a change of luck.

Cheveley Park Stud60. Ontheropes

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 143
  • Official Rating: 142
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (2lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 2/1465/PP
  • Odds: 66/1

Never nearer fifth in the Thyestes Chase (151) two years ago. Long absence and pulled up on both starts this season (147 and 145). Still above last winning mark in the 2021 Munster National (141). Hard to fancy and needs to stage revival.

Harry Redknapp silks61. Shakem Up’Arry

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Ben Pauling
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 143
  • Official Rating: 143
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (2lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: U1323/1534-P61
  • Odds: 66/1

Cheltenham Premier Handicap winner on New Year’s Day over 2m 4f latest (140). Non-stayer when fading into sixth in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury before that (143). Stamina doubts for Harry Redknapp owned horse. Hard to see him playing a role here.

Amirite silks62. Amirite

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Henry De Bromhead
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 142
  • Official Rating: 138
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (3lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 13U3P-45
  • Odds: 66/1

Pulled up when sent off as favourite for the Irish Grand National last Easter (138). Unlucky fourth when saddled slipped at Cheltenham on reappearance (142). Ran on into fifth in the Paddy Power Chase around Leopardstown latest (138). Official mark wouldn’t have been high enough to get into last year’s race.

Angels Dawn silks63. Angels Dawn

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Sam Curling
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 142
  • Official Rating: 141
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (3lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 8421U16-273
  • Odds: 66/1

Gallant mare who landed the Kim Muir at last year’s Cheltenham Festival (131). Not looked like winning since and no real finishing effort despite runs over hurdles, presumably protecting her mark. Decent third in the Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park latest (138). Needs to jump better, but may find more stamina on better ground than heavy.

Annual Invictus silks64. Annual Invictus

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Chris Gordon
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 142
  • Official Rating: 142
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (3lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: P13P186-41
  • Odds: 50/1

All out to win the Great Yorkshire Chase under a 5lb claimer at Doncaster races by a nose latest (137). Kim Muir eighth (144) and staying on bet365 Gold Cup sixth (140) last spring. Mixing it up between hurdles and fences. Longer trip may suit, but good ground has become important to this horse more than most Grand National runners. Revised mark may not be enough to get in.

Gigginstown House Stud silks65. Diol Ker

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 142
  • Official Rating: 142
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (3lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 10/9220U7-5F876
  • Odds: 100/1

Leinster National winner back in 2022 at Naas (137) who got no further than the first fence here 12 months ago (149). Switched stables this season and never near to challenge sixth in Theystes Chase latest (142). One from 20 record over fences isn’t exactly encouraging, so other Grand National runners preferred.

Philip J Reynolds silks66. Riaan

  • Age: 7
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 142
  • Official Rating: 137
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (3lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 1442
  • Odds: 66/1

Novice carrying silks made famous by Presenting Percy. Needs two more runs over fences and a placed effort at 2m 7.5f or further in this sphere to even qualify for this. Second in Dublin Racing Festival handicap latest (137).

Gigginstown House Stud silks67. Samcro

  • Age: 12
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 142
  • Official Rating: 152
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (3lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 28030/P111-13
  • Odds: 100/1

Former top-class horse with prolific record between the flags after winning four of his last five Irish Points. Tailed off 11th in this race two years ago (152). At this advanced stage of his career, hunter chases look a more likely discipline.

Blank silks68. Macs Charm

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: 141
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 141
  • Official Rating: 141
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (4lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 4221-PP5
  • Odds: 100/1

Keeping on fifth in the Thyestes Chase latest (141) after pulling up in both the Troytown (143) and Paddy Power (142). May be more to come from this 3m handicap chase winner at Fairyhouse last Easter, but unlikely to get a run.

Cepage silks69. Cepage

  • Age: 12
  • Trainer: Venetia Williams
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 140
  • Official Rating: 140
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (5lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: P144/0/7-41PP
  • Odds: 200/1

Useful in 2m 4f Premier Handicaps in his prime, landing one on Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham in 2020 (154). Middle distance veterans’ chase winner on second start after more than year off the track at same venue in December (137). Doesn’t appear to stay 3m, let alone further, after pulling up on his last two starts (both 142).

Dunboyne silks70. Dunboyne

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 140
  • Official Rating: 137
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (5lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 66R1P24P-4PP
  • Odds: 100/1

Runner-up in the Thyestes last season (133) and fourth in the Kim Muir (141). Pulled up just after halfway when tailed off in this race 12 months ago (143). Weakened into fourth in the Troytown at Navan on reappearance (138) and pulled up after costly mistakes at the business end during another crack at the Thyestes (138). Went from going fine two out to pulling up before last in Irish Grand National Trial latest (also 138). As many letters as numbers in recent form figures.

Trevor Hemmings silks71. Iron Bridge

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 140
  • Official Rating: 140
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (5lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 15122-P23
  • Odds: 66/1

Dour stayer who kept on into remote second in the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow (142). Stayed on into third in the official trial at Haydock latest (140), so stamina looks his forte. One of the Grand National runners with definite possibilities, but he can’t get into the line-up being this far down the weights.

Bective Stud silks72. Tullybeg

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 140
  • Official Rating: 140
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (5lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 413U145-191P
  • Odds: 100/1

Mayo National winner at Ballinrobe last spring (133). Pulled up in the Troytown after a break latest (141). Needs plenty of forfeits to have even slight hopes of a run.

Trevor Hemmings silks73. Famous Bridge

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Nicky Richards
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 139
  • Official Rating: 139
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (6lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 3411-411PU
  • Odds: 66/1

Dual Wetherby races and Haydock winner over fences including the Tommy Whittle (135). Early mistake led to him being pulled when favourite for the Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster on good ground latest and unseated in mid-division in official Trial latest (both 139). Owners synonymous with Grand National runners, but suspicion he’s better on softer surfaces and won’t get a run here.

Gigginstown House Stud silks74. Frontal Assault

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 138
  • Official Rating: 138
  • Weight: 1ost 2lb (7lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 2/15366-375490
  • Odds: 100/1

Runner-up in the Irish Grand National of 2022 (139). Tried regularly in major staying handicaps last term and this season, but often weakening out of them. Fifth in the Troytown and fourth in the Porterstown (both 139), but only ninth in the Theystes (same mark) and Irish Grand National Trial tenth latest (also 139). Plenty of evidence he’s in the grip of the handicapper.

Lady Bamford silks75. Mister Coffey

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Nicky Henderson
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 138
  • Official Rating: 138
  • Weight: 1ost 2lb (7lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 32220/2238-4263
  • Odds: 100/1

Thirteen-race maiden over fences. In front jumping two out, but didn’t appear to get the trip when fading into eighth in this race last year (145). Confirmed impression of weakening third in National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham previous start (same mark). Not been able to capitalise on lower marks this season. Outpaced sixth in the Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster (142) and third at Newbury latest (141). Other Grand National runners and contenders appeal more.

Blank silks76. Good Boy Bobby

  • Age: 11
  • Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 137
  • Official Rating: 137
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (8lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 1217P/74P04-51173
  • Odds: 100/1

Pulled up approaching four out in this race two years ago (150). Struggled last season, but staged revival with back-to-back veterans’ chase wins at Chepstow (132) and Sandown (135) this past autumn. What future he has probably lies in that sphere rather than another tilt at this, because he’s not high enough in the weights.

Blank silks77. Tommie Beau

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Seamus Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 136
  • Official Rating: 136
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (9lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 1456316-6117424112
  • Odds: 150/1

Busily campaigned horse that often turns up in regional Nationals. Sedgefield (128) and Fontwell Park (131) successes this autumn at staying trips. Not high enough to get among Grand National runners sadly.

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates silks78. Revels Hill

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Harry Fry
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 135
  • Official Rating: 135
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (10lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 42U11/24323-P
  • Odds: 100/1

Pulled up in Haydock Grand National Trial on reappearance (137), but 3m 6f Exeter second (135) when held by just a length last spring. One-pace third in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown (138). Not going to get in to the final field.

Where It All Began silks79. Where It All Began

  • Age: 8
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 135
  • Official Rating: 135
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (10lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 523P-5321
  • Odds: 50/1

Routed opposition in Irish Grand National Trial latest (123). Even despite 13lb hike in the weights, there’s no way he can get into the final field here. Fairyhouse over Easter a more likely target.

Moroder silks80. Moroder

  • Age: 10
  • Trainer: Seamus Mullins
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 131
  • Official Rating: 131
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (14lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 61111/P012-PP78
  • Odds: 200/1

Grimthorpe Chase winner at Doncaster last season (131) and runner-up in bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown in the spring (136). Pulled up after three out over these fences in the Becher (140). Finished last on subsequent starts at Kempton (137) and back at Sandown (135). Rating isn’t high enough to get anywhere near the final field.

Full Back silks81. Full Back

  • Age: 9
  • Trainer: Gary Moore
  • Jockey: TBD
  • GN Rating: 130
  • Official Rating: 130
  • Weight: 10st 2lb (15lb out of the handicap)
  • Recent Form: 311P2/78120/4P-F9
  • Odds: 200/1

New Year’s Day staying handicap winner at Cheltenham in 2022 (135), but precious little gone right since. Staying on fourth at Ascot races in 3m Premier Handicap the following autumn, but had injury problems and not completed two of three subsequent starts. Rating nowhere near high enough to make the cut and into the final field.

Complete List of Grand National Runners

Grand National runners

We feature all entries in our above list of Grand National runners from the initial 94. This will be reduced as forfeit stages come and go. Remember, the maximum field size is now 34 – reduced from 40. That means initial early closing entries of runners for the Grand National are very over-subscribed. From an initial 94 horses entered, two-thirds of those will not be able to line up at Aintree Here are all the runners in the Grand National in alphabetical order:

  1. Hewick
  2. Conflated
  3. Noble Yeats
  4. Capodanno
  5. Coko Beach
  6. Nassalam
  7. Ash Tree Meadow
  8. Corach Rambler
  9. I Am Maximus
  10. Janidil
  11. Minella Indo
  12. Asterion Forlonge
  13. Mahler Mission
  14. Stattler
  15. Classic Getaway
  16. Delta Work
  17. Foxy Jacks
  18. Threeunderthrufive
  19. Galvin
  20. Farouk D’Alene
  21. Salvador Ziggy
  22. Eldorado Allen
  23. Letsbeclearaboutit
  24. Ain’t That A Shame
  25. Fury Road
  26. James Du Berlais
  27. Bronn
  28. Vanillier
  29. Longhouse Poet
  30. Mr Incredible
  31. Latenightpass
  32. Minella Crooner
  33. Run Wild Fred
  34. Adamantly Chosen
  35. Chemical Energy
  36. Mac Tottie
  37. Favori De Champdou
  38. Limerick Lace
  39. Meetingofthewaters
  40. Monbeg Genius
  41. Roi Mage
  42. The Goffer
  43. Chambard
  44. Eklat De Rire
  45. Embittered
  46. Galia Des Liteaux
  47. Gevrey
  48. Glengouly
  49. Kitty’s Light
  50. Panda Boy
  51. Busselton
  52. Empire Steel
  53. Fiddlerontheroof
  54. Malina Girl
  55. Desertmore House
  56. Fantastic Lady
  57. Highland Hunter
  58. Kinondo Kwetu
  59. Fakir D’Alene
  60. Ontheropes
  61. Shakem Up’Arry
  62. Amirite
  63. Angels Dawn
  64. Annual Invictus
  65. Diol Ker
  66. Riaan
  67. Samcro
  68. Macs Charm
  69. Cepage
  70. Dunboyne
  71. Iron Bridge
  72. Tullybeg
  73. Famous Bridge
  74. Frontal Assault
  75. Mister Coffey
  76. Good Boy Bobby
  77. Tommie Beau
  78. Revels Hill
  79. Where It All Began
  80. Moroder
  81. Full Back
  82. Minella Trump

Grand National Runners and Weights

All Grand National runners have a certain weight they must carry. This is allotted to them by the BHA handicapper, who frames a special handicap for the race. Irish horses are often harshly treated by this assessment, so remember that before betting. The Grand National runners and weights are released around Valentine’s Day, so we know then which horse has what weight.

The top weight is always 11st 10lb. In another era, the handicapper could give a horse 12st or even 12st 7lb if that helped to get others into the weight. Any horse carrying less than 10st is what they call out of the handicap, and running off a higher than allotted rating. Grand National runners today are luckier than horses of previous generations, that’s for sure.

In modern times, only a few have carried more than 11st around Aintree to victory. Like any race where ratings determine weight carried, well-handicapped horses often win the contest. You can see what runners and riders for the Grand National this year have got in our detailed list above.

Grand National Runners and Odds

Just like any horse race, there are Grand National odds available to those who want to bet. This is one of the few events in the sport where there is a market all year round. Things really get shaken up when potential Grand National runners are revealed with the release of initial entries towards the end of January or start of February.

Runner Odds
Vanillier 12/1
I Am Maximus 12/1
Corach Rambler 12/1
Mahler Mission 16/1
Noble Yeats 16/1
Panda Boy 20/1
Kity’s Light 20/1
Galvin 20/1
Capodanno 25/1
Meetingofthewaters 25/1
Chemical Energy 25/1
Latenightpass 33/1
Monbeg Genius 33/1
Nassalam 33/1
Threeunderthrufive 33/1
Minella Indo 33/1
Delta Work 33/1
Ain’t That A Shame 33/1
All prices quoted correct and 40/1 Bar as of 14:00 GMT on Tuesday, 5 March 2024.

It almost goes without saying that this is a very competitive race indeed, so horse racing betting sites should have an ante post market that reflects that. Seeing double figure odds for the field is what to expect. After all, there are 40 runners and many more than that entered. The good thing is if your horse isn’t among Grand National runners, then you may receive your stake back if they are balloted out of the final field.

Key Trials for Runners in the Grand National

You may see tomorrow’s Grand National runners in action throughout the season without even realising it. This is because there are some official and many more unofficial trial races for the world’s most famous steeplechase. Many of this year’s Grand National runners took part in the following 25 races in the UK and Ireland over the course of the previous 13 months.

25 Trials for Runners for the Grand National

Grand National Trial Racecourse Trial Distance When Most Recent Winner
Irish Grand National Fairyhouse 3m 5f Easter I Am Maximus
Scottish Grand National Ayr 4m April Kitty’s Light
Bet365 Gold Cup Sandown 3m 5f April Kitty’s Light
Cork Grand National Cork 3m 4f November Sir Bob (not entered)
Troytown Handicap Chase Navan 3m November Coko Beach
Coral Gold Cup Newbury 3m 2f November / December Datsalrightgino (died)
Porterstown Handicap Chase Fairyhouse 3m 5f November/ December Street Value (not entered)
Becher Chase Aintree 3m 2f December Chambard
Paddy Power Chase Leopardstown 3m December Meetingofthewaters
Welsh Grand National Chepstow 3m 6f December Nassalam
Classic Chase Warwick 3m 5f January My Silver Lining (not entered)
Peter Marsh Chase Haydock 3m 1½f January Abandoned
Thyestes Chase Gowran Park 3m 1f January Ain’t That A Shame
Great Yorkshire Chase Doncaster 3m January Annual Invictus
Irish Grand National Trial Punchestown 3m 4f February Where It All Began
Grand National Trial Haydock 3m 4f February Yeah Man (not entered)
Eider Chase Newcastle 4m 1f February Anglers Crag (not entered)
Bobbyjo Chase Fairyhouse 3m 1f February I Am Maximus
Grimthorpe Handicap Chase Doncaster 3m 2f March Does He Know (not entered)
Ultima Handicap Chase Cheltenham 3m 1f March TBD
National Hunt Chase Cheltenham 3m 6f March TBD
Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Cheltenham 3m 6f March TBD
Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Cheltenham 3m 2f March TBD
Cheltenham Gold Cup Cheltenham 3m 2½f March TBD
Midlands Grand National Uttoxeter 4m 2f March TBD

Past Grand National Winners And Runners Up

The runners and rides for the Grand National may contain past winners or horses placed at the track before. If you want to learn more about previous horse racing results, then you can do so on this very site. It may prove instructive to follow potential Grand National runners this way.

Just because a horse has done well in the big one at Aintree before doesn’t mean they will again. However, past Grand National results can tell us which horses performed over the marathon trip and infamous fences. Knowing that can help you make better informed decisions when betting. Here are recent Grand National winners and runners up for your information:

Grand National 2023

Position Horse Jockey Trainer Distance SP
1st Corach Rambler Derek Fox Lucinda Russell 2¼ lengths 8/1F
2nd Vanillier Sean Flanagan Gavin Cromwell 4¾ lengths 20/1

2022 Grand National

Position Horse Jockey Trainer Distance SP
1st Noble Yeats Mr Sam Waley-Cohen Emmet Mullins 2¼ lengths 50/1
2nd Any Second Now Mark Walsh Ted Walsh 20 lengths 15/2

Grand National 2021

Position Horse Jockey Trainer Distance SP
1st Minella Times Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead 6½ lengths 11/1
2nd Balko Des Flos Aidan Coleman Henry De Bromhead 1¾ lengths 100/1

There was no Grand National race in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grand National 2019

Position Horse Jockey Trainer Distance SP
1st Tiger Roll Davy Russell Gordon Elliott 2¾ lengths 4/1F
2nd Magic Of Light Paddy Kennedy Jessica Harrington 2¼ lengths 66/1

Grand National 2018

Position Horse Jockey Trainer Distance SP
1st Tiger Roll Davy Russell Gordon Elliott head 10/1
2nd Pleasant Company David Mullins Willie Mullins 11 lengths 66/1

Grand National 2017

Position Horse Jockey Trainer Distance SP
1st One For Arthur Derek Fox Lucinda Russell 4½ lengths 14/1
2nd Cause Of Causes Mr Jamie Codd Gordon Elliott 3¾ lengths 16/1

Grand National 2016

Position Horse Jockey Trainer Distance SP
1st Rule The World David Mullins Mouse Morris 6 lengths 33/1
2nd The Last Samuri David Bass Kim Bailey 8 lengths 8/1JF

List of Recent Grand National Winners

  • 2023 – Corach Rambler
  • 2022 – Noble Yeats
  • 2021 – Minella Times
  • 2020 – No race
  • 2019 – Tiger Roll
  • 2018 – Tiger Roll
  • 2017 – One For Arthur
  • 2016 – Rule The World
  • 2015 – Many Clouds
  • 2014 – Pineau De Re
  • 2013 – Auroras Encore
  • 2012 – Neptune Collonges
  • 2011 – Ballabriggs
  • 2010 – Don’t Push It
  • 2009 – Mon Mome
  • 2008 – Comply Or Die
  • 2007 – Silver Birch
  • 2006 – Numbersixvalverde
  • 2005 – Hedgehunter

Grand National Non Runners List

There can be only 34 Grand National runners now, so many horses are going to miss the cut. Others may not take up their early closing engagement with various declaration and forfeit stages following on from when initial entries come out at the end of January. See the latest Grand National non runners below. This list will get larger as we get close to the event View all of the non runners in the Grand National right here:

  • Ashtown Lad – scratched
  • Battleoverdoyen – not qualified
  • Celebre D’Allen – scratched
  • Dusart – scratched
  • Fakiera – not qualified
  • Fakir D’Oudairies – scratched
  • Its On The Line – not qualified
  • Le Milos – scratched
  • Minella Trump – scratched
  • Placenet – not qualified
  • Royal Thief – not qualified
  • Sail Away – scratched
  • So Des Flos – not qualified

Grand National Runners Tips

There is a knack to finding value among the Grand National runners, because there are so many to choose from. That can be daunting for some novice, inexperienced and casual punters, but serious gamblers have their ways. We asked our experts for some Grand National tips and they were only too happy to oblige.

Over the years, they have found plenty of winners and placed horses that ran well in defeat in the world’s greatest steeplechase. Follow their Grand National runners tips and you may be onto something for the Aintree showpiece. Here are their top three pieces of advice:

Get Non Runner No Bet with Your Grand National Runners

While non runners in the Grand National are a fact of life, there is nothing worse than losing your stake without a run for your money. There is a simple way of eliminating this problem. Place your bets on your fancied Grand National runners with a bookmaker offering a non runner no bet (NRNB) or non runner money back (NRMB) deal. Among those, Betfred are well known for offering this promotion early on the Grand National runners and odds.

Wait Until Grand National Runners and Weights Come Out

A key part of betting on anything is knowing the right time to go in to the market. This is a fine judgment, perhaps built up on instinct and experience, so can be difficult to quantify. However, there is one key point in the ante post Grand National betting where things become clearer. That is halfway through February.

The Grand National runners and weights come out then, just a couple of weeks after the announcement of early closing entries. At this stage, you can start working out which horses you think will definitely get into the race and ones which may sneak in if some higher rated horses don’t turn up at Aintree. Patience could be a virtue as you can make more educated guesses by waiting for the weights.

Bet on Grand National Runners Each Way

If there is one tip our experts swear by then, it is to bet on all of the Grand National horse race runner odds that appeal to you each way. This is not a win only proposition as an event, even if using Grand National free bets on the race. There are 40 horses travelling around two circuits of Aintree, jumping 30 fences all covered in spruce with many obstacles bigger than regulation size for an ordinary steeplechase.

It doesn’t make any sense whatsoever to bet on just a win. Wait long enough and bookies will pay extra places on the Grand National runners and prices, perhaps even seventh and eighth. Getting five is the minimum any punter should take. These are the sort of Grand National betting offers you should be looking for. A placed horse can still return plenty of profit, because of the fiercely competitive nature of the race. Each way bets, covering both the win and the places, is the only way to go.

The Last Word on Grand National Runners

With so many runners at the Grand National, anything can and literally does happen. We hope that this guide has been useful and helps you decide on your bets. Knowing who the Grand National runners and riders are is the first port of call before taking a punt.

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