Check out the full list of runners and riders for the 2025 Grand National here!
Grand National 2025 LIVE race results, updates and winners from Aintree
The biggest race day of the year is here with the 2025 Grand National taking centre stage this afternoon.
A thrilling week of action at Aintree concludes today with once-a-year punters looking to bag a winner.
I Am Maximus ran to glory last year, looking to replicate Tiger Roll’s stunning double in 2018 and 2019 by defending the title.
The Willy Mullins-trained horse is among the favourites this afternoon along with Irish Grand National winner Intense Raffles, Iroko and Stumptown.
Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Inothewayurthinkin appeared to be in contention try and seal a famous double at Aintree but he was one of 11 horses withdrawn from the final lineup this week.
There are seven races taking place on a stacked race card today with the main event coming in at No.5 with a scheduled start time of 4pm.
Metro’s LIVE blog will bring you the race results, latest odds and tips and winner reaction throughout the afternoon.
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Grand National 2025 runners and riders: Full list of confirmed horses
Who will win the 2025 Grand National?
You can watch full coverage of the 2025 Grand National on ITV.
The broadcaster’s team of experts have shared their thoughts on who they think will emerge victorious in the main race at 4pm…
One hour warning until first race of the day!
The first race of the day is getting underway in just under 60 minutes.
The William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap Hurdle gets started at 1.20pm.
How many horses have died at the Grand National ahead of 2025 race?
The Grand National is the most famous horse race in the country, but while it is creates thrills and excitement, it is also associated with tragedy.
Click here to find out how many horses have died at the Grand National.
Grand National 2025 commentator ‘hugely excited’ to be first female to cover race in 73 years
Gina Bryce says she is ‘nervous’ but ‘hugely excited’ to make history this weekend by becoming the first female in modern times to commentate live from the Grand National.
Click here for the full story.
Grand National Supercomputer predicts shock winner
Have you placed your bet on the main race at 4pm yet?
If you haven’t, you may want to check out what the Grand National Supercomputer has predicted, with a 12/1 shot tipped to win…
Click here for the full story.
What’s coming up today?
1.20pm: William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
1.55pm: Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
2.30pm: William Hill Handicap Chase (Registered As The Freebooter Handicap Chase) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
3.05pm: Ivy Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
4pm: Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
5pm: Rosconn Group Maghull Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
5.35pm: Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
Good afternoon!
Hello and welcome to Metro’s live coverage of the 2025 Grand National!
Stay tuned for our coverage of all seven races as we build up to the main event at 4pm.
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