The final 34 runners for Saturday's Randox Grand National at Aintree Racecourse have been confirmed. Willie Mullins' 2024 winner I Am Maximus tops the weight at 11st12lb and will be ridden by Paul Townend.
County Carlow handler Mullins has eight entries overall, despite the late withdrawal of last year's winner Nick Rockett. He is seeking a record-equalling fourth victory in the world's greatest steeplechase and a third in a row. Stablemate Grangeclare West, third last year and winner of the Bobbyjo Chase in February, is among the favourites.
Four other JP McManus-owned entries are prominent in the betting: Iroko, Jagwar, Oscars Brother and Johnnywho. Other leading fancies include Haiti Couleurs and Panic Attack, the latter vying for favouritism at around 8-1.
Two reserves – Imperial Saint and Amirite – made it into the race after Nick Rockett and Spillane's Tower were withdrawn on Thursday. Any further non-runners will reduce the field size below 34. The race is scheduled for 4pm on Saturday.
