Grand National results LIVE: Full 1-2-3-4-5 as I Am Maximus wins after horse dies

Express Sport brings you live updates from the 2026 Grand National including the Festival's £1millionfeature race.

The 2026 Grand National is upon us at Aintree Racecourse today. Around 75,000 punters will flock to Liverpool for a seven-race schedule which includes the feature race of the three-day Festival - the 4pm Grand National. Nick Rockett will not defend his crown today after being declared a non-runner. That makes his stablemate I Am Maximus, also the 2024 winner, the current favourite for glory in this year's race.

As well as the defending champion's withdrawal, his replacement Pied Piper has pulled out because he's lame. Imperial Saint therefore steps in while Amirite replaces a third absentee, Spillane's Tower, who instead ran in Thursday's Grade 1 Aintree Bowl in which he pulled up.

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Express Sport brings you live updates including the result of every Grand National Festival race below...

2 mins ago16:25 Charlie Malam

Winner Willie Mullins speaks

Trainer Willie Mullins has won the last three Grand Nationals in a row.

He says of I Am Maximus: "He got a fantastic ride. It was a good call to stick with Aintree with him, rather than go down the Gold Cup route.

"It's hard to win with top weight but maybe the modern National is changing and we have to look at it differently. This is the race we aspire to win when we go into racing."

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3 mins ago16:24 Charlie Malam

Concern for Top Of The Bill

There is concern for Top Of The Bill who is being seen to by vets.

Quai De Bourbon has walked on to an ambulance and will be assessed at the stables.

5 mins ago16:22 Charlie Malam

More placings

Some more finishers for you...

9th Three Card Brag

10th Monty's Star

11th Answer To Kayf

9 mins ago16:18 Charlie Malam

Paul Townend speaks on win

Updates on all the horses and jockeys who fell to come.

Winning jockey Paul Townend, who has completed the Gold Cup and Grand National double now this season, says of I Am Maximus: "He's tough isn't he?

"He still didn't travel with the enthusiasm of the first year but the cheekpieces helped in the middle of the race.

"He's a really, really good horse, that's why. He wasn't telling me not to ride him. He's so good. He's got such an engine and will gallop to the end of the world for you."

12 mins ago16:15 Charlie Malam

The Grand National 1-2-3-4-5

1st: I Am Maximus

2nd: Iroko

3rd: Jordans

4th: Johnnywho

5th: High Class Hero

6th: Favori De Champdou

7th: Final Orders

8th: Champ Kiely

JP McManus takes three of the first four placings.

The top-weight I Am Maximus is the first horse since Red Rum to regain the Grand National.

Paul Townend does it again. Incredible.

15 mins ago16:12 Charlie Malam

I Am Maximus wins the Grand National!

33/1 Jordan looked in a great position but it's I Am Maximus who wins the 2026 Grand National!

He does it again after 2024.

We'll bring you the full 1-2-3-4-5 very shortly.

16 mins ago16:11 Charlie Malam

Two horses neck and neck

Jordans and Three Card Brag neck and neck as we head towards the final fence.

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17 mins ago16:10 Charlie Malam

Even more fallers

Amirite is hampered by a loose horse at the 18th fence.

Three go at the 19th - Stellar Story, Marble Sands Jagwar.

20 mins ago16:07 Charlie Malam

Two more out

Two more jockeys have been unseated at the 16th fence - Oscars Brother and Banbridge.

21 mins ago16:06 Charlie Malam

Amirite leading

At the near halfway point, Amirite, who started at 80/1 is in the lead.

A lot of fences to go still yet.

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22 mins ago16:05 Charlie Malam

More fallers

Mr Vango is down at Becher's Brook.

Gerri Colombe has unseated Jack Kennedy. This is carnage!

23 mins ago16:04 Charlie Malam

Panic Attack falls

Patrick Mullins has unseated Grangeclare West at the first fence.

Quai De Bourbon goes down after fence two.

At the third, Panic Attack is gone!

Wow. What a hectic start.

24 mins ago16:03 Charlie Malam

They're off!

The 2026 Grand National is officially underway.

I Am Maximus and Panic Attack are the two favourites right now. Let's see how they fare...

29 mins ago15:58 Charlie Malam

It's time!

Here we go, the trumpers are sounding and we're about to get underway at the iconic 4-mile, 514-yard Aintree course...

It typically takes between nine and 10 minutes to finish this race so stick with us.

Forgot what colour your horse is? Or what number it is? We're here to help.

33 mins ago15:54 Charlie Malam

A new trophy this year

We've seen the horses paraded around and now here come the jockeys.

There's a brand new trophy this year, designed by Boodles to celebrate 10 years of sponsorship.

The trophy even incorporates 10 diamonds!

Patrick Mullins carries it out into the parade ring as he looks to go back-to-back. All 34 jockeys pose for a picture together around the new silverware.

Here's what it looks like...

39 mins ago15:48 Charlie Malam

'You've got a chance when you ride for Willie Mullins'

Quai De Bourbon is The Scout's outsider tip for today's Grand National - and jockey Donagh Meyler is optimistic.

Meyler won the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Monday aboard Soldier in Milan.

He tells BOYLE Sports: "Riding for the master Willie Mullins means you have a chance.

"I got a phone call last week from David Casey wondering whether I'd ride for Willie in the race. Quai De Bourbon finished third in the Irish National last year and he should stay the trip.

"I don't know a whole lot about him, just his form. That reads okay and riding for Willie in an English National you must have a chance.

"I've ridden in two past Grand Nationals. Farouk D'Alane was pulled up and I fell on Measureofmydreams."

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42 mins ago15:45 Charlie Malam

Irish horses dominate

15 minutes to go!

There are 22 Irish-trained horses in this year's 34-horse field.

We've not had an English-trained winner since Many Clouds in 2015.

44 mins ago15:43 Charlie Malam

Final runners and riders confirmed

And a reminder of which jockeys will be aboard those horses...

1: I Am Maximus - Paul Townend

3: Banbridge - JJ Slevin

4: Grangeclare West - Patrick Mullins

5: Gerri Colombe - Jack Kennedy

6: Haiti Couleurs - Sean Bowen

8: Firefox - Keith Donoghue

9: Monty's Star - Darragh O'Keeffe

10: Spanish Harlem - Brian Hayes

11: Lecky Watson - Sean O'Keeffe

12: Champ Kiely - Danny Mullins

13: Iroko - Jonjo O'Neill Jnr

14: Favori De Champdou - Danny Gilligan

15: Three Card Brag - Jordan Gainford

16: Oscars Brother - Daniel King

17: Mr Vango - Jack Tudor

18: High Class Hero - James Bowen

19: Stellar Story - Robert Dunne

20: Beauport - Sam Twiston-Davies

21: Captain Cody - Jonathan Burke

22: Jagwar - Mark Walsh

23: Perceval Legallois - Harry Cobden

24: Gorgeous Tom - Sean Flanagan

25: The Real Whacker - Gavin Sheehan

26: Quai De Bourbon - Donagh Meyler

27: Answer To Kayf - John Shinnick

28: Jordans - Ben Jones

29: Final Orders - Conor Stone-Walsh

30: Marble Sands - Tom Bellamy

31: Panic Attack - Harry Skelton

32: Top Of The Bill - Toby McCain-Mitchell

33: Johnnywho - Richie McLernon

34: Twig -Beau Morgan

36: Imperial Saint - Callum Pritchard

37: Amirite - Phillip Enright

47 mins ago15:40 Charlie Malam

Grand National latest odds

With 20 minutes to go at Aintree, here are the latest odds for all 34 runners in the National...

I Am Maximus 7/1

Panic Attack 7/1

Grangeclare West 17/2

Jagwar 17/2

Johnnywho 10/1

Monty's Star 12/1

Iroko 16/1

Oscars Brother 16/1

Captain Cody 18/1

Gorgeous Tom 20/1

Final Orders 25/1

Haiti Couleurs 22/1

Champ Kiely 25/1

Stellar Story 28/1

Perceval Legallois 28/1

Gerri Colombe 33/1

Quai De Bourbon 33/1

Jordans 33/1

Banbridge 50/1

Firefox 40/1

Favori De Champdou 40/1

Twig 40/1

Spanish Harlem 40/1

Lecky Watson 50/1

High Class Hero 50/1

Top Of The Bill 50/1

Imperial Saint 50/1

Three Card Brag 66/1

Mr Vango 66/1

Beauport 66/1

The Real Whacker 66/1

Marble Sands 80/1

Amirite 80/1

Answer To Kayf 100/1

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51 mins ago15:36 Charlie Malam

Patrick Mullins denied prize money

Last year's winning jockey, Willie Mullins' son Patrick Mullins, is instead aboard Grangeclare West this year, who comes in at around 9-1.

He told the Racing Post: "I can't wait to ride Grangeclare West. It's a pity I'm not getting back aboard Nick Rockett, but this guy is a fantastic substitute.

"I know people say nowadays your best chance in the race is your first go and Grangeclare West has been around there already, but we know he stays and jumps and likes the track so he should be bang there with a chance.

"You don't have to look too far back to see Leighton Aspell won back-to-back Grand Nationals on different horses so it can be done."

But due to racing rules, with Patrick Mullins an amateur - he won't receive a single penny of prize money if he wins the race. Just as he didn't last year.

58 mins ago15:29 Charlie Malam

Grand National prize money

Since 2014, the total prize money for the Grand National has been a huge £1million.

The jackpot is split across the top 10 finishers, with the winner receiving £500,000.

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

Eighth Place - £15,000

Ninth Place - £10,000

Tenth Place - £5,000

1 hour ago15:22 Charlie Malam

I Am Maximus' bid for history

Did you know? Red Rum remains the only horse to win the Grand National three times.

Tiger Roll joined him as a legend with back-to-back wins in 2018 and 2019 before being denied a hat-trick chance in 2020 by COVID.

Only two other horses since 1900 have won the Grand National more than once.

Poethlyn who won in 1918 and 19119.

And Reynoldstown, who also managed back-to-back victories in 1935 and 1936.

Can I Am Maximus copy them?

1 hour ago15:15 Charlie Malam

Home By The Lee wins the Liverpool Hurdle

Another exciting finish as 5-1 Home By The Lee adds to his shock 33-1 Cheltenham victory.

What a double for the 11-year-old. What a special horse.

1st: Home By The Lee

2nd: Take No Chances

3rd: Honesty Policy

Next up, the Grand National at 4pm!

1 hour ago15:01 Charlie Malam

Panic Attack the new favourite

Panic Attack's odds are dropping with the bookies.

With bet365, the Dan and Harry Skelton horse is now the 7/1 favourite!

2024 winner I Am Maximus is currently priced at 15/2 an hour out.

1 hour ago14:57 Charlie Malam

The Scout's Grand National tips

Looking for some tips ahead of the Grand National in an hour's time?

At the price of £1, you can get The Scout's expert predictions right here.

She's factually the best tipster in the UK as the current Racing Post National Press Challenge champion and is tipping a 33/1 outsider for the big race.

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2 hours ago14:50 Charlie Malam

Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle latest odds

Next up, the Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle at 3.05pm. Here are the odds, brought to you by bet365...

Honesty Policy 11/4

Jingko Blue 4/1

Air Of Entitlement 6/1

Strong Leader 13/2

Home By The Lee 15/2

Impose Toi 17/2

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2 hours ago14:43 Charlie Malam

Mr Hope Street wins William Hill Handicap Chase

It's neck and neck but Dan Skelton gets a third winner of the day by a nose, with jockey Harry Skelton riding his second.

The 4-1 Mr Hope Street just beats Lookaway to win the William Hill Handicap Chase!

The pair pulled a long way clear of the rest and gave us a thrilling finish there.

1st: Mr Hope Street

2nd: Lookaway

3rd: Konfusion

2 hours ago14:33 Charlie Malam

2.30pm slightly delayed

A slight delay with In Love needing to be resaddled. We'll be underway shortly.

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2 hours ago14:13 Charlie Malam

William Hill Handicap Chase latest odds

Next up, the Freebooter Handicap Chase - currently branded as the William Hill Handicap Chase - at 2.30pm.

Here are the odds, brought to you by bet365...

Mr Hope Street 4/1

Lookaway 9/2

Brave Fortune 6/1

Leave Of Absence 8/1

Cruz Control 17/2

Chance Another One 17/2

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2 hours ago14:07 Charlie Malam

Dan Skelton in flying form

Two winners in three races today for trainer Dan Skelton so far, with Mirabad and Bossman Jack.

Not to mention he managed a 1-2 in that last race.

The big question is... can Skelton's Panic Attack become the first mare since Nickel Coin in 1951 to win the Grand National at 4pm?

Skelton is closing in on the Trainers' Championship now.

2 hours ago14:02 Charlie Malam

Bossman Jack wins Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle

The rain is absolutely pouring down at Aintree right now - it's torrential and the grandstands are emptying.

But the 1.55pm continues nonetheless and is won by four lengths by Bossman Jack.

It's a photo-finish for second place but it's a stable 1-2 for Dan Skelton as Soldier Reeves takes it.

1st: Bossman Jack

2nd: Soldier Reeves

3rd: Ballyfad

3 hours ago13:46 Charlie Malam

Get On George dies

Tragic news from Aintree.

Get On George, who ran in the 1.20pm today, has been put down after being pulled up.

ITV Racing host Ed Chamberlin paused his broadcast to say: "Sorry for looking at my phone while you guys were talking there but it is the news about Get On George. He was pulled up and quickly dismounted.

"Aintree say he was assessed on course by their expert veterinary team and it was decided the best course of action for the horse's welfare was for him to be put down. It's described as humanly euthanised.

"They say their heartfelt condolences are with connections. We echo that, to the Parkinsons, the Smiths - Sue Smith actually owns the horse as well.

"I always try and get the groom's name as you know and it's Riley, Paul Riley, who know has to deal with that. Our deepest sympathies to you all."

3 hours ago13:39 Charlie Malam

Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle latest odds

Up next, the Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle.

Here are your bet365 odds...

Ballyfad 11/4

Bossman Jack 11/4

Montemares 6/1

Scorpio Rising 13/2

Soldier Reeves 17/2

Charisma Cat 9/1

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3 hours ago13:36 Charlie Malam

Get On George being assessed

Aintree Racecourse have confirmed that Get On George, in that last race, was pulled up and quickly dismounted.

He's currently being assessed on the course by the expert veterinary team.

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3 hours ago13:29 Charlie Malam

Wade Out wins William Hill Handicap Hurdle

Kaka's Cousin was the long-time leader but it's the 18-1 Wade Out who ultimately charges to a comfortable victory by more than six lengths.

It's a winner for Manchester United legend and part-owner Sir Alex Ferguson, his final runner of the Festival!

The horses to finish second and third were also running at big prices, at 28-1 and 25-1.

1st: Wade Out

2nd: Eagle Fang

3rd: Chart Topper

4th: Supremely West

3 hours ago13:10 Charlie Malam

One punter bets big

Someone at Aintree today has put £100,000 (yes, one hundred thousand pounds) on I Am Maximus to win the big race at 4pm.

The bookmaker Fitzwilliam says it's the biggest bet they've ever taken on.

And it'll cost them big, at £800k, if the favourite wins at Aintree...

3 hours ago13:02 Charlie Malam

William Hill Handicap Hurdle latest odds

The next race of the day is the William Hill Handicap Hurdle at 1.20pm.

Here are the latest bet365 odds...

Hold The Serve 7/2

Kaka's Cousin 5/1

Supremely West 7/1

Fortune Timmy 7/1

Get On George 9/1

Absolutely Doyen 10/1

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4 hours ago12:56 Charlie Malam

Grand National tips

Need some help with your Grand National bets?

Well, nine-year-old horses have won 47 of the 177 previous editions of the Grand National in which the winner’s age has gone down on record.

Of the last 34 races, 17 have been nine years old or eight years old. The last two winners, I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett, were eight.

Since 2015, only horses under the age of 10 have won this race.

Our tipster The Scout brings you her 1-2-3 here.

4 hours ago12:52 Charlie Malam

Mirabad wins Maghull Novices' Chase

The first result of the day is in. The winner was priced at a massive 50/1 and edges out the Willie Mullins-trained favourite Salvator Mundi for victory - what an upset!

1st: Mirabad

2nd: Salvator Mundi

3rd: Be Aware

4 hours ago12:46 Charlie Malam

And they're off!

The first race of the day is officially underway at Aintree.

4 hours ago12:30 Charlie Malam

Hallgarten & Novum Wines Maghull Novices' Chase latest odds

Just 15 minutes until our first race of the day - the 12.45pm Maghull Novices' Chase.

There are just eight runners in the opener and here are the latest odds brought to you by bet365...

Salvator Mundi 4/5

Kala Conti 3/1

Mighty Bandit 8/1

Be Aware 11/1

Alnilam 20/1

No Questions Asked 22/1

King Of Kingsfield 40/1

Mirabad 50/1

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4 hours ago12:15 Charlie Malam

Red Rum trainer's grandson riding

The grandson of legendary racehorse trainer Ginger McCain rides in his first Grand National today.

And Toby McCain-Mitchell, 24, will even ride with a lock of Red Rum's hair in his riding gloves just for good luck.

Toby's grandfather Ginger McCain saddled Grand National legend Red Rum to his three victories in 1973, 1974 and 1977.

Toby's mum Joanne kept locks of Red Rum's mane after the horse died 31 years ago.

McCain-Mitchell is eyeing his own Grand National history when he rides 10-year-old gelding Top Of The Bill today.

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4 hours ago12:07 Charlie Malam

Willie Mullins eyeing hat-trick

Willie Mullins is looking to make it a hat-trick today with what would be his fourth all-time Grand National win.

His previous successes came in 2005 with Hedgehunter, 2024 with I Am Maximus and 2025 with Nick Rockett.

Mullins even enjoyed a 1-2-3 at Aintree last year when his son Patrick rode the winner.

4 hours ago11:59 Charlie Malam

Jockey replaced

Kielan Woods has been replaced for the Grand National at 4pm.

The jockey was due to ride Marble Sands but has been declared unfit to ride after a fall at Fontwell on Wednesday.

Woods required hospital treatment with trainer Nick Scholfield saying: "He was sore in the pelvis area after being kicked, but hopefully it's not too bad. As far as I know, it’s nothing very serious."

But joint-trainer Graeme McPherson has said this morning that Woods cannot ride, and so Tom Bellamy replaces him.

5 hours ago11:52 Charlie Malam

The Grand National runners and riders

So who are the runners and riders at 4pm today? Let us fill you in...

1: I Am Maximus - Paul Townend - 17/2

3: Banbridge - JJ Slevin - 40/1

4: Grangeclare West - Patrick Mullins - 8/1

5: Gerri Colombe - Jack Kennedy - 28/1

6: Haiti Couleurs - Sean Bowen - 22/1

8: Firefox - Keith Donoghue - 50/1

9: Monty's Star - Darragh O'Keeffe - 12/1

10: Spanish Harlem - Brian Hayes - 50/1

11: Lecky Watson - Sean O'Keeffe - 40/1

12: Champ Kiely - Danny Mullins - 25/ 1

13: Iroko - Jonjo O'Neill Jnr - 14/1

14: Favori De Champdou - Danny Gilligan - 40/1

15: Three Card Brag - Jordan Gainford - 66/1

16: Oscars Brother - Daniel King - 14/1

17: Mr Vango - Jack Tudor - 66/1

18: High Class Hero - James Bowen - 66/1

19: Stellar Story - Robert Dunne - 28/1

20: Beauport - Sam Twiston-Davies - 50/1

21: Captain Cody - Jonathan Burke - 18/1

22: Jagwar - Mark Walsh - 15/2

23: Perceval Legallois - Harry Cobden 25/1

24: Gorgeous Tom - Sean Flanagan - 22/1

25: The Real Whacker - Gavin Sheehan - 66/1

26: Quai De Bourbon - Donagh Meyler - 33/1

27: Answer To Kayf - John Shinnick - 100/1

28: Jordans - Ben Jones - 25/1

29: Final Orders - Conor Stone-Walsh - 25/1

30: Marble Sands - Tom Bellamy - 80/1

31: Panic Attack - Harry Skelton - 7/1

32: Top Of The Bill - Toby McCain-Mitchell - 66/1

33: Johnnywho - Richie McLernon - 11/1

34: Twig -Beau Morgan - 50/1

36: Imperial Saint - Callum Pritchard - 40/1

37: Amirite - Phillip Enright - 100/1

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5 hours ago11:46 Charlie Malam

Today's schedule

Today's full race schedule is as follows...

12.45pm: THE HALLGARTEN AND NOVUM WINES MAGHULL NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) 2m

1.20pm: THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) 3m 1/2f

1.55pm: THE TURNERS MERSEY NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) 2m 4f

2.30pm: THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (REGISTERED AS THE FREEBOOTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) 3m 1f

3.05pm: THE JET2 LIVERPOOL HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1)3m 1/2 3m 1/2f

4pm: THE RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) 4m 2 1/2f

5pm: THE WEATHERBYS NHSTALLIONS.CO.UK STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2)

5 hours ago11:45 Charlie Malam

Good morning!

After two days of racing already at Aintree, today's the day! We'll bring you updates from the 34-runner Grand National from 4pm.

But there's five races before then, and another after, in a packed day on Merseyside. Stick with us.

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