The incredible horse racing action doesn’t stop after Cheltenham Festival with the 2025 Grand National coming up soon.
At the iconic Aintree Racecourse, up to 34 horses will be going for glory, looking to emulate I Am Maximus.
The Willie Mullins-owned horse bolted to the front after the final fence to win the race in 2024 with Paul Townend on board.
Now, they will aim to make it back-to-back wins, but there will certainly be some very tough challengers in the field.
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Grand National 2025: Date and how to follow
The 2025 Grand National will take place on Saturday, April 5.
It is expected to get started at around 4pm.
The race is run over four miles and two furlongs and is just under two circuits of the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.
It will likely last for nine minutes, with the average winning time of the Grand National standing at nine minutes and 10 seconds.
The action will be broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV. You will also be able to watch online via ITVX.
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Grand National 2025: Runners and riders
Up until two years ago, 40 horses were permitted to run in the Grand National but that has dropped down to 34.
That is the maximum amount for the race, so there will potentially be less than that running.
We are yet to see the runners and riders announced for the race despite the list of entries available to see.
Last year’s winner I Am Maximus will run again, while Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Inothewayurthinkin was the favourite.
However, trainer Gavin Cromwell has confirmed that the horse will be pulled out of the race.
Five-day confirmations will come in on March 31 before declarations and final fields are planned to be confirmed on April 3.
Grand National past winners
All winners 2012-2024
- I Am Maximus – 2024
- Corach Rambler – 2023
- Noble Yeats – 2022
- Minella Times – 2021
- Tiger Roll – 2019
- Tiger Roll – 2018
- One For Arthur – 2017
- Rule The World – 2016
- Many Clouds – 2015
- Pineau De Re – 2014
- Auroras Encore – 2013
- Neptune Collonges – 2012
Grand National 2025: Prize money
The total prize pot for the Grand National is £1,000,000.
Here’s a breakdown of how that is handed out, with winning connections taking him £500,000.
Only the top ten finishers will claim a slice of the money.
- First place – £500,000
- Second place – £200,000
- Third place – £100,000
- Fourth place – £65,000
- Fifth place – £40,000
- Sixth place – £30,000
- Seventh place – £20,000
- Eight place – £ 15,000
- Ninth place – £10,000
- Tenth place – £5000
Grand National 2025: What has been said?
Stumptown won the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival ahead of the Grand National.
And all eyes are now on the iconic race, with co-owner Brian Dillon mentioning it following the Cheltenham win.
“The Grand National in three weeks time,” he said on March 12.
“But I think we’re going to enjoy tonight first and we’ll make a plan then after that.”
On Stumptown’s performance in the Cross Country chase, Dillon added: “It’s unbelievable, unbelievable, lost for words.
“We knew he would stay up the hill. He loves Cheltenham and we brought him over here so many times and he has such a great record around here. He just loves those fences.”
