The field is set for the 2026 Randox Grand National at Aintree with a full complement of 34 horses confirmed for the prestigious £1 million event. The race, scheduled for Saturday, will be televised live on ITV.
Leading the pack is I Am Maximus, owned by JP McManus and trained by Willie Mullins, the victor of the 2024 edition and runner-up last year. I Am Maximus will face off against Nick Rockett, another Mullins-trained contender who secured a notable 1-2-3 finish in the previous race alongside stablemates.
Willie Mullins, aiming for his fourth Grand National win, has all nine of his horses declared for the event. Notable entries include Grangeclare West, Panic Attack, Iroko, and Jagwar, among others.
The race is anticipated to be a thrilling spectacle, with top jockeys like Paul Townend and Patrick Mullins set to ride the leading contenders. The excitement is building as the countdown to the iconic festival continues.
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