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The 2026 Grand National
The Grand National 2026 takes place on Saturday 11 April at 4:00pm at Aintree, the biggest betting race on the UK calendar. A full field will tackle the famous four-mile course and iconic fences in one of racing’s most unpredictable handicaps.
With a mix of favourites, proven stayers and Cheltenham form in the field, there are plenty of betting angles — but shocks are always possible.
Check the latest runners, odds and tips, or click here to get your Grand National bets on with Paddy Power. For full previews, race times and festival coverage, visit our Aintree Festival hub.
Dates: Saturday 11th April, 4pm
Location: Aintree, Merseyside, England
Coverage: Racing TV, ITV1 and ITV4
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Grand National Bets
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In 2025, it was a day to remember for Willie Mullins as the legendary trainer landed a 1-2-3 with Nick Rockett winning the race as a 33/1 shot.
We’ll review each horse who is set to run in the Grand National, with an article on each of the 34 confirmed runners the week of the race. Our tipsters will provide their expert thoughts on the chances each entry has and our Horse Racing team will follow the Market Movers to give the punter all the insight and comprehensive coverage that you would expect from Paddy Power.