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Grand National 2027
The Grand National at Aintree is the most famous steeplechase in the world: a marathon handicap chase over two circuits of the National course, and a test of stamina, jumping and luck in running.
For 2027 the race is scheduled for Saturday 10 April 2027, the Saturday of Aintree's three-day Grand National Festival. The full timetable for all three days is in the race times section below.
At a glance
- Course: Aintree, Liverpool
- Grade: Premier Handicap (Grade 3 Handicap Chase)
- Distance: 4m 2f 74y
- Age: 7yo+
- First run: 1839
Below: the 2027 details, the recent winners with the trends behind them, how to watch, and the day out. Our Grand National tips cover the betting angles, and the festival hub has the countdown and the rest of the meeting.
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Grand National race times
Race times for all three days
The off time for every race on Opening Day, Ladies Day and Grand National Day is on our Grand National race times page. Aintree publishes the times in the week before the meeting; until then that page shows last year's timetable as a guide to how each day runs.
2027 race details
2027 race details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Race date | Saturday 10 April 2027 |
| Off time | TBA |
| Going | TBA |
| Field size | TBA |
| Distance | 4m 2f 74y |
| Grade | Premier Handicap (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) |
| Age | 7yo+ |
Final declarations are made two days before the race, and the off time and going above update once they are published.
Where the race fits
A week before Aintree, the Lincoln Handicap opens the flat season, and the Scottish Grand National at Ayr follows a week after. Our festivals and big races board lists every big race coming up, soonest first.
On race morning the AI race predictor publishes its ratings and fair prices for every British race, the Grand National included.
Recent winners and trends
Recent winners and trends
Grand National: Recent Winners
Premier Handicap (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) · 4m 2f 74y · 7yo+ · Aintree · April (Aintree Grand National Festival)
| Year | Winner | Age | SP | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | I Am Maximus | 10 | 9/2f | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2025 | Nick Rockett | 8 | 33/1 | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2024 | I Am Maximus | 8 | 7/1jf | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2023 | Corach Rambler | 9 | 8/1f | Derek Fox | Lucinda Russell |
| 2022 | Noble Yeats | 7 | 50/1 | Sam Waley-Cohen | Emmet Mullins |
| 2021 | Minella Times | 8 | 11/1 | Rachael Blackmore | Henry de Bromhead |
| 2019 | Tiger Roll | 9 | 4/1f | Davy Russell | Gordon Elliott |
| 2018 | Tiger Roll | 8 | — | Davy Russell | Gordon Elliott |
| 2017 | One For Arthur | 8 | 14/1 | Derek Fox | Lucinda Russell |
| 2016 | Rule The World | 9 | 33/1 | David Mullins | Mouse Morris |
Trends
- Willie Mullins has landed it recently (I Am Maximus 2024 & 2026, Nick Rockett 2025).
- A stamina/jumping/luck lottery in a maximum field - big prices win (Noble Yeats 2022 was 50/1), so it rewards a well-handicapped, sound-jumping stayer more than the market fancy.
Source-verified from official records. Last checked 2026-07-01.
The trends
Winning age
- 9yo
- 29%
- 8yo
- 20%
- 10yo
- 20%
- 11yo
- 18%
Age known for 55 of 55 winners (1970–2026)
Market
- Started favourite
- 22%
- Won at 10/1 or bigger
- 76%
- Won at 5/1 or shorter
- 4%
Starting price known for 54 of 55 winners (1970–2026)
Trainers & jockeys
- Most successful trainer
- Ginger McCain (4)
- Most successful jockey
- Brian Fletcher (2)
55 runnings (1970–2026)
The records
The records
- Dual winners: Tiger Roll (2018, 2019), the first since Red Rum, and I Am Maximus (2024, 2026).
- Willie Mullins: trained I Am Maximus (2024 and 2026) and Nick Rockett (2025).
- A first: Minella Times (2021) gave Rachael Blackmore the first Grand National win by a female jockey.
- Not run: the 2020 race was cancelled in the Covid shutdown.
How to watch and where to bet
How to watch and where to bet
The television listing and the off time are confirmed in race week, when the declarations are out. This page shows the off time above as soon as it is published.
The race is a big-field handicap, where the bookmakers' terms make a real difference:
- Each-way places. Some bookmakers pay extra places on big handicaps. Check how many places are on offer before you back anything each way; our extra places guide explains how they work.
- Best odds guaranteed. Prices move once the going is known. A BOG bookmaker pays the starting price if it is bigger than the price you took. See our best BOG bookmakers.
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Raceday at Aintree
Raceday at Aintree
Grand National day is the biggest day of the year at Aintree. Book tickets and travel well ahead, and allow plenty of time to get in.
For the day itself, read our day out at Aintree guide.
Results go on this page within 24 hours of the race, and the full card's results are on our racing results page the same evening.
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