Overview
- The Grand National is set for 4pm on Saturday, April 11 at Aintree, with ITV1 carrying the race and full festival coverage on ITVX and Racing TV.
- Fifty-five horses remain entered, with the field capped at 34 that will be confirmed at the 72-hour declaration stage on Wednesday, April 8.
- Trainer Venetia Williams confirmed L'Homme Presse will miss the race after failing a mandatory veterinary video trot-up for a minor front-leg lameness, a late blow for connections.
- Bookmakers continue to feature I Am Maximus near the top of the market alongside Iroko, Jagwar and Grangeclare West, with defending champion Nick Rockett also in the mix.
- The race covers about 4 miles 2½ furlongs over 30 fences for a £1 million purse, including £500,000 to the winner.