Grand National 2027
Saturday, 10 April 2027. The Grand National Festival runs from Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 April.
The most famous race in the world: two circuits and 30 fences over the National course, run on the Saturday of a three-day festival.
| Date | Saturday 10 April 2027 (meeting 8 to 10 April) |
|---|---|
| Course | Aintree, Grand National course |
| Race | Premier Handicap chase |
| Distance | About 4m 2½f, 30 fences, two circuits |
| Field | Maximum 34 runners since 2024 (it was 40) |
Recent winners
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | I Am Maximus 9-2 favourite, his second National | Willie Mullins | Paul Townend |
| 2025 | Nick Rockett 33-1 | Willie Mullins | Patrick Mullins |
| 2024 | I Am Maximus 7-1 joint favourite | Willie Mullins | Paul Townend |
- Changes from 2024: the field was cut from 40 to 34, the first fence moved 60 yards closer to the start, a standing start was brought back, fence 11 was lowered and the minimum rating rose from 125 to 130.
- Willie Mullins has trained the last three winners.
Our record at Aintree
Every single we've tipped at Aintree since October 2025, settled against the official result. Winners and losers.
| Date | Race | Selection | Price | Result | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-06 | 2.40 Aintree | Excello | 11/2 | lost | −2.50 |
| 2025-12-06 | 11.48 Aintree | Taurus Bay | 15/8 | won | +5.62 |
| 2025-11-08 | 2.05 Aintree | Mambonumberfive | 7/2 | won | +10.50 |
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