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I Am Maximus is certainly one. The nine-year-old, 11st 12lb horse is the defending champion.
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Security measures were in place, including a flight restriction zone to stop drones, sniffer dogs and drug amnesty bins at entrances with racegoers searched as they enter.
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Get the latest betting odds for the 2025 Aintree Grand National as Kevin Blake brings us his 1-2-3-4 for the Aintree feature
A major update has been given on Rachael Blackmore’s condition after Willy De Houelle suffered a fatal injury at Aintree. The Irish jockey was taken into an ambulance following the accident
The action-packed Aintree Grand National Festival will unfold from Thursday to Saturday, showcasing elite racing and the chance to win money along with ITV7s jackpot, which has a £50,000 pool on Thursday and Friday,
Gina Andrews will miss the ride on Latenightpass in Friday's Topham Chase after coming down on Master Templar in the Foxhunters Chase over Grand National fences
The Randox Grand National Festival has arrived in one of the biggest meetings in the racing calendar. The 34-runner field has now been confirmed for Saturday’s race, with I Am Maximus bidding to retain his crown off of top weight following last year’s success.
Impaire Et Passe (9/4) beat Gidleigh Park and Jango Baie to win the Grade One Manifesto Novices Chase to start Aintrees Grand National Festival; Nicky Henderson looking towards King George with Jango
Over the next three days more than 10,000 bottles of Prosecco are set to be quaffed at the racecourse with revellers expected to buy 160,000 rounds of drinks as they enjoy the races
The Grand National festival will once again showcase three days of racing at Aintree from 3–5 April 2025 with the world's most well-known steeple chase taking place at 16:00 BST on the Saturday. Last year's race was won by bookies' favourite I Am Maximus, and more than 150,000 people are expected to attend the event.