Home / News 2026 Grand National runners: Full list of horses taking part at Aintree after Nick Rockett withdraws The Grand National originates from 1839 Written by Ben Miller Last Update: April 9, 2026 11:38:38 am BST 4 min read The most high-profile steeplechase on the racing calendar takes place this Saturday on the final day of the Grand National 2026. A maximum of 34 horses will start the two-lap showpiece at Aintree, with 2024 champion I Am Maximus back again.Last years winner, Nick Rockett, was withdrawn two days before the race, with I Am Maximus the favourite and Panic Attack, Grangeclare West and Jagwar also priced at single-figure odds.101GreatGoals.com has the details on the horses expected to compete at the 2026 Grand National, including a full list of runners.Table of Contents1 2026 Grand National runners2 When is the Grand National 2026?3 How to watch the Grand National 2026: Full TV channel list, live streams4 Grand National prize money5 Grand National weather forecast2026 Grand National runnersWillie Mullins Nick Rockett has pulled out because of coughing, replaced by first reserve Pied Piper.I Am Maximus is also trained by Mullins, heading the field and aiming to become the eighth runner to win the Grand National more than once.NameAgeWeight1I Am Maximus1011st 12lb2Pied Piper810st 3lb3Banbridge1011st 11lb4Grangeclare West1011st 10lb5Gerri Colombe1011st 10lb6Haiti Couleurs911st 10lb7Spillanes Tower811st 8lb8Firefox811st 4lb9Montys Star911st 3lb10Spanish Harlem811st 3lb11Lecky Watson811st 2lb12Champ Kiely1011st 1lb13Iroko811st 1lb14Favori De Champdou1111st 1lb15Three Card Brag911st 0lb16Oscars Brother810st 13lb17Mr Vango1010st 12lb18High Class Hero910st 11lb19Stellar Story910st 11lb20Beauport1010st 11lb21Captain Cody810st 10lb22Jagwar710st 10lb23Perceval Legallois910st 9lb24Gorgeous Tom810st 9lb25The Real Whacker1010st 9lb26Quai De Bourbon710st 9lb27Answer To Kayf1010st 8lb28Jordans710st 8lb29Final Orders1010st 5lb30Marble Sands1010st 5lb31Panic Attack1010st 5lb32Top Of The Bill1010st 5lb33Jonnywho910st 4lb34Twig1110st 4lbImperial saint (8yo, 10st 2lb)Amirite (10st 2lb)Aint that a shame (12yo, 10st 2lb)Soul icon (9yo, 10st 1lb)Hyland (9yo, 10st 1lb)When is the Grand National 2026?The Grand National is on Saturday, April 11 at 16:00 BST, when Mullins will target a fourth Grand National victory, having first won the race in 2005 with Hedgehunter.Its rare that the reality is better than the dream, but thats what it was, Mullins son, Patrick, told The Jockey Club about riding Nick Rockett to glory.Since Ive been a kid reading books about it and watching black and white videos of the National, its always been my dream and it was better than I could have dreamt of.It doesnt get any better than that unless you can win it a second time, maybe. [I am Maximus] ran a blinder last year off top weight, but he missed his third run that year and maybe that told in the final furlong or so.It looks this year like we may be able to get a third run into him, which will be a big help, and the key thing for him may be slower ground.The year he won, it was a good bit slower than last year. That seems to help him jump. I definitely couldnt rule him out.Mullins will be riding Grangeclare West this time and says his horse has to have a shout.Hes well able to carry the weight and he has to have another huge chance of going two better, predicted Mullins.How to watch the Grand National 2026: Full TV channel list, live streamsIn the UK, the Grand National 2026 will be shown live on ITV 1 and Racing TV. Coverage on ITV starts at 12:45 and runs until 17:00.Viewers can stream the action on the go on a vast variety of devices via the ITVX app and ITV.com. BBC Radio 5 Live will carry radio commentary of the race.A full list of broadcasters across different territories is here.Grand National prize moneyThe total prize money for the race is �1 million. Heres how that breaks down.1st place �500,0002nd �200,0003rd �100,0004th �65,0005th �40,0006th �30,0007th �20,0008th � 15,0009th �10,00010th �5,000Grand National weather forecastAintree could see sunshine for the race, according to the Met Office, which projects a temperature of around six degrees and a 30% chance of rain at the time of the race.Visibility will be very good and the going will be good to soft. Topics: Grand National Willie Mullins Follow us: Ben Miller Reporter Ben has more than 10 years' experience in sports journalism, covering two EURO tournaments, European club competitions, the Premier League, EFL and WSL and a variety of other major sporting events. Read more from Ben Miller
