Aintree Grand National Festival Results
The Grand National meeting provides three days of top quality jumps racing before the flat season kicks off in earnest. Here, GG will keep you up to date with every single horse race result from the 2026 Grand National meeting.
Grand National 2027 Results
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Grand National 2026 Results
Grand National 2026 Day 3 (Saturday) Results
12:45pm Maghull Novices’ Chase – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Mirabad | 50/1 |
| 2 | Salvator Mundi | 8/11F |
| 3 | Be Aware | 10/1 |
Race Summary:
A remarkable start to Grand National day saw rank outsider Mirabad tank through the race and bolt in for Tristan Durrell and Dan Skelton. Favourite Salvator Mundi jumped poorly in second, while front-running stablemate of the winner Be Aware was third.
1:20pm William Hill Handicap Hurdle – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Wade Out | 18/1 |
| 2 | Eagle Fang | 28/1 |
| 3 | Chart Topper | 25/1 |
| 4 | Supremely West | 7/1 |
Race Summary:
Back over hurdles, Wade Out turned the opening handicap of Grand National day into a procession. Eagle Fang was second ahead of fellow Irish raider Chart Topper, with Cheltenham winner Supremely West in fourth.
1:55pm Mersey Novices’ Hurdle – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Bossman Jack | 11/4J |
| 2 | Solider Reeves | 15/2 |
| 3 | Ballyfad | 11/4J |
Race Summary:
Following up a promising run at Cheltenham, Bossman Jack was a commanding winner of the Mersey Novices’ Hurdle. Soldier Reeves edged out Ballyfad for second as the Turners form came to the fore.
2:30pm William Hill Freebooter Handicap Chase – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Mr Hope Street | 4/1 |
| 2 | Lookaway | 7/2F |
| 3 | Konfusion | 20/1 |
| 4 | Chance Another One | 15/2 |
Race Summary:
The Skeltons landed a treble on Grand National day as Mr Hope Street just about reached the line first ahead of favourite Lookaway. The pair pulled clear after the last from third-placed Konfusion and the fourth Chance Another One.
3:05pm Liverpool Hurdle – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Home By The Lee | 5/1 |
| 2 | Take No Chances | 18/1 |
| 3 | Honesty Policy | 5/2F |
Race Summary:
Cheltenham Stayers’ Hurdle winner Home By The Lee defied the doubters yet again by pummeling his rivals into submission. Take No Chances and Honesty Policy filled the places in the 11-year-old’s wake.
4:00pm Randox Grand National Handicap Chase – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | I Am Maximus | 9/2F |
| 2 | Iroko | 18/1 |
| 3 | Jordans | 28/1 |
| 4 | Johnnywho | 12/1 |
| 5 | High Class Hero | 66/1 |
Race Summary:
Despite his jumping setting him back a long way, I Am Maximus rallied to fly down the Elbow and become the first horse since Red Rum to regain the Grand National. Iroko also staboyleyed on for JP McManus from further back in second, with Jordans, who kicked for home early, ultimately fading for third. Johnnywho was fourth, also in the McManus colours, with High Class Hero an outsider in fifth.
5:00pm Weatherbys hhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Forthfactor | 10/1 |
| 2 | Look Me | 10/3 |
| 3 | Merlin Allen | 16/1 |
| 4 | Merry Away | 22/1 |
Race Summary:
Forthfactor claimed the concluding contest of the Grand National festival. Look Me denied Paul Townend a memorable late double. Merlin Allen was third and Merry Away fourth.
Grand National 2026 Day 1 (Thursday) Results
Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Mange Tout | 5/1 |
| 2 | Selma De Vary | 9/4F |
| 3 | Indian River | 25/1 |
Race Summary:
After a disappointing Cheltenham, the Gordon Elliott yard made a storming start to Aintree as Mange Tout claimed the opener from fellow filly Selma De Vary. Outsider Indian River ran a big race in third.
Manifesto Novices’ Chase – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Koktail Divin | 3/1 |
| 2 | Blueking d’Oroux | 22/1 |
Race Summary:
The fall of odds-on favourite Lulamba opened things up significantly. Second favourite Koktail Divin delivered despite the late rally of rank outsider Blueking d’Oroux, who stayed on in second.
Aintree Bowl Chase – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Jango Baie | Evs F |
| 2 | Protektorat | 5/1 |
Race Summary:
Some experienced jumpers made hard work of their fences. Jango Baie was one of those, but remained on four feet and was different class to those who finished. 11-year-old Protektorat made most of the running in second.
Foxhunters’ Chase – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Barton Snow | 7/4F |
| 2 | Lets Go Champ | 11/1 |
| 3 | Take All | 50/1 |
| 4 | Unexpected Party | 5/1 |
Race Summary:
The Cheltenham Hunter Chase winner Barton Snow made mincemeat of his rivals in spectacular fashion. He won hard held. Lets Go Champ was a game second ahead of Take All and the grey Unexpected Party.
William Hill Aintree Hurdle – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Brighterdaysahead | 13/8F |
| 2 | The New Lion | 9/4 |
| 3 | Alexei | 12/1 |
Race Summary:
Back at what is becoming her beloved Aintree, Brighterdaysahead beat the boys in the 2m4f Grade 1. The New Lion made a mistake at the last in second, with Alexei in third.
Red Rum Handicap Chase – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Ryan’s Rocket | 14/1 |
| 2 | Highland Legacy | 13/2 |
| 3 | Sans Bruit | 11/4F |
Race Summary:
Sans Bruit attempted to make all for the third year running, but he was reeled in this time. Ryan’s Rocket capitalised on the mistake at the last by Highland Legacy to win, with Sans Bruit fading to third.
Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Nan’s Choice | 9/2 |
| 2 | Lennon Grove | 7/1 |
| 3 | Fairy Park | 9/1 |
Race Summary:
A frustrating day for Dan Skelton ended with victory as Nan’s Choice won the Grade 2 mares’ bumper. She was chased home by Irish challenger Lennon Grove and Joe Tizzard’s Fairy Park.
2026 Day 2 (Friday) Results
William Hill Handicap Hurdle – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Wellington Arch | 6/1 |
| 2 | Ike Sport | 14/1 |
| 3 | Favour And Fortune | 9/1 |
| 4 | Emed’io Pepe | 9/1 |
Race Summary:
For the second year in a row, Wellington Arch won the day two opener at Aintree’s Grand National meeting. Ike Sport chased him home, with Favour And Fortune third for the second year running, ahead of the Skelton debutant Emed’io Pepe.
Mildmay Novices’ Chase – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Gold Dancer | 10/3J |
| 2 | Regent’s Stroll | 5/1 |
| 3 | Salver | 10/3J |
Race Summary:
A crunching mistake at the last nearly saw Gold Dancer come down, but he was picked up to gallop through the line first for Paul Townend and Willie Mullins. He was tragically put down after the race. Regent’s Stroll was second having made the running ahead of Salver.
Top Novices’ Hurdle – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Storming George | 16/1 |
| 2 | Sinnatra | 6/1 |
Race Summary:
There was an enormous upset in the Grade 1 Top Novices’ Hurdle as Supreme runner-up Sober Glory was well-beaten. 16/1 shot Storming George came from last to capitalise. Sinnatra was second, ahead of Supreme fourth Baron Noir.
Melling Chase – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Grey Dawning | 5/1 |
| 2 | Solness | 8/1 |
| 3 | Heart Wood | 6/5F |
Race Summary:
Grey Dawning gave everything for an ever-so-game success in the Melling Chase. Front-runner Solness nearly led all the way, while Heart Wood never travelled his best in third.
Randox Topham Handicap Chase – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Will The Wise | 9/1 |
| 2 | Ile Atlantique | 11/2 |
| 3 | Madara | 7/2F |
| 4 | Gentleman De Mee | 17/2 |
Race Summary:
Overturning Plate form from the Cheltenham Festival, Will The Wise won the Topham for Gavin Cromwell and Conor Stone-Walsh. Madara faded to third, with the leftward-hanging Ile Atlantique the runner-up. His stablemate Gentleman De Mee finished fourth.
Cavani Menswear Sefton Novices’ Hurdle – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Zeus Power | 3/1 |
| 2 | Catchintsavo | 33/1 |
| 3 | Johnny’s Jury | 11/4F |
Race Summary:
Third in the Turners Novices’ Hurdle, Zeus Power stayed the new 3m trip well to score for Joseph O’Brien. Long-time leader Catchintsavo was second, while Albert Bartlett hero Johnny’s Jury again stayed on well through horses for third.
Debenhams Handicap Hurdle – Results
| Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1 | Laafi | 20/1 |
| 2 | Melon | 10/1 |
| 3 | Harry Lowes | 5/1 |
| 4 | Pourquoi Pas Papa | 6/1 |
Race Summary:
In a desperate finish, top-weight Laafi held on from the flying-home Melon in second. Harry Lowes could only make ground late in third ahead of fourth-placed Pourquoi Pas Papa.
What Can We Expect from this Year’s Grand National?
Although there’s plenty of fantastic action across the final day card, it’s clear the feature race is the Grand National, arguably the biggest race in the National Hunt calendar. 2024 winner I Am Maximus is set to return off top-weight, with defending champion Nick Rockett just 1lb below in the handicap. No horse has carried saddlecloth no.1 to victory in the Grand National since Red Rum won his third Grand National in 1977.
There are plenty of other big names set to take him on though, including last year’s third and fourth Grangeclare West and the JP McManus-owned Iroko.