Grand National 2027 Guides
Everything you need for the Randox Grand National at Aintree, 8–10 April 2027.
How to Bet on the Grand National
Each-way betting, place terms and bet types explained in plain English.
Read more →How to Watch & What Time
TV, streaming and the exact start time for the 2027 Grand National.
Read more →Festival Schedule
The full three-day racecard with times and distances.
Read more →Runners & Riders
The 2027 field — updated as entries and declarations are confirmed.
Read more →Free Sweepstake Kit
A printable sweepstake kit for the office or home.
Read more →Previous Winners
Recent roll of honour and the history of the great race.
Read more →Feel the thrill
A jockey's-eye view of the finish
There's nothing like the roar of the Aintree crowd as the line approaches. Experience the Grand National from the saddle.
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Grand National Festival 2027 Racing Schedule
Opening Day
Thursday, 8 April 2027
Thursday 8 April 2027 — gates open 11am. The Randox Grand National Festival gets under way with a Grade 1-packed card. (Race times per the official Jockey Club schedule.)
Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1)
Distance: 2m 4f
William Hill Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1)
Distance: 2m 1f
Racing Welfare Bowl Chase (Grade 1)
Distance: 3m 1f
Randox Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase
Distance: 2m 5f
William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1)
Distance: 2m 4f
Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase
Distance: 2m
Goffs Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2)
Distance: 2m 1f
Ladies Day
Friday, 9 April 2027
Friday 9 April 2027 — gates open 10:30am. Aintree's famous Ladies Day pairs top-class Grade 1 racing with one of the biggest fashion days in the sporting calendar.
William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap)
Distance: 3m 1f
William Hill Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 1)
Distance: 2m 4f
ThatPrizeGuy Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
Distance: 2m ½f
JCB Melling Chase (Grade 1)
Distance: 2m 4f
Randox Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
Distance: 2m 5f
Oddschecker Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
Distance: 3m ½f
Debenhams Handicap Hurdle
Distance: 2m ½f
Grand National Day
Saturday, 10 April 2027
Saturday 10 April 2027 — gates open 10am. The highlight of the festival, featuring the Randox Grand National over 30 fences and 4m 2½f at 4:00pm.
Hallgarten & Novum Wines Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1)
Distance: 2m
William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap)
Distance: 3m ½f
Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
Distance: 2m 4f
William Hill Handicap Chase (Freebooter) (Premier Handicap)
Distance: 3m 1f
Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1)
Distance: 3m ½f
Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
Distance: 4m 2½f
Weatherbys NHStallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2)
Distance: 2m 1f
Previous Grand National Winners
A roll call of recent Randox Grand National winners at Aintree. In 2026, I Am Maximus (Willie Mullins / Paul Townend) became the first horse to regain the title since the legendary Red Rum.
| Year | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | I Am Maximus | 10 | 11-12 | Willie Mullins | Paul Townend | 9/2 F |
| 2025 | Nick Rockett | 8 | 11-08 | Willie Mullins | Patrick Mullins | 33/1 |
| 2024 | I Am Maximus | 8 | 11-06 | Willie Mullins | Paul Townend | 7/1 JF |
| 2023 | Corach Rambler | 9 | 10-05 | Lucinda Russell | Derek Fox | 8/1 F |
| 2022 | Noble Yeats | 7 | 10-10 | Emmet Mullins | Sam Waley-Cohen | 50/1 |
| 2021 | Minella Times | 8 | 10-03 | Henry de Bromhead | Rachael Blackmore | 11/1 |
| 2019 | Tiger Roll | 9 | 11-05 | Gordon Elliott | Davy Russell | 4/1 F |
| 2018 | Tiger Roll | 8 | 10-13 | Gordon Elliott | Davy Russell | 10/1 |
| 2017 | One For Arthur | 8 | 10-11 | Lucinda Russell | Derek Fox | 14/1 |
| 2016 | Rule The World | 9 | 10-07 | Mouse Morris | David Mullins | 33/1 |
| 2015 | Many Clouds | 8 | 11-09 | Oliver Sherwood | Leighton Aspell | 25/1 |
Where Do Grand National Winning Trainers Come From?
Across 181 completed runnings from 1839 to 2026, Great Britain leads with 135 winning trainers (74.6%), ahead of Ireland on 41 (22.7%) and other or unknown origins on just 5 (2.8%). The recent balance has tilted sharply, though: Irish-trained horses have won 8 of the last 10 completed runnings, driven by powerhouse yards like Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott. (No winner is counted for 1941–45, 1993 or 2020.)
Grand National Course
The Grand National course at Aintree is one of the most iconic and challenging steeplechase tracks in the world. Spanning 4 miles 2½ furlongs, the course features 30 unique fences that test the stamina, skill, and courage of both horse and rider.
The triangular-shaped circuit takes competitors on a grueling journey around the outer perimeter of Aintree Racecourse, with each fence presenting its own distinct challenge. From the famous Becher's Brook to The Chair, these legendary obstacles have become synonymous with the spirit of the Grand National.
Grand National Fences
The Grand National fences are widely regarded as the most famous steeplechase obstacles in the world of horse racing. With a heritage dating back to 1839, racing over these formidable fences at Aintree Racecourse has evolved considerably over the years, yet they continue to represent one of the most demanding tests of endurance and skill for both runners and riders.
Each fence has been carefully designed and modified over time to maintain the challenge while prioritizing safety. The unique characteristics of obstacles like Becher's Brook, The Chair, and Canal Turn have earned their place in racing folklore, contributing to the Grand National's reputation as the ultimate test in jump racing.
