The 2026 Grand National will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2026, at 4pm, as the feature race of the three-day meeting at Aintree Racecourse starting on Thursday, April 11.
Lucinda Russell aims to become the most successful female trainer in the race's history, having won with Corach Rambler in 2025 and One For Arthur in 2017. A third victory would surpass Jenny Pitman's two wins. Corach Rambler is rated 159 with a weight of 11st 2lb, while Hewick tops the handicap at 11st 12lb.
Bookmakers' favourite Vanillier, trained by Gavin Cromwell, carries 10st 8lb after finishing second in 2025. Other notable entries include Monbeg Genius, owned by Michelle Mone, but it is outside the 34-runner cut-off on 10st 4lb.
Corach Rambler has had mixed form since his 2025 win, finishing fifth at Kelso and third in the Betfair Chase. He is co-second favourite at 14-1 with William Hill, behind Vanillier.
