Grand National Confirmed Runners: Final 2026 Aintree Field
The Grand National takes place on Saturday and 34 runners are set to go to post. We've now got the Grand National confirmed runners, as entries have been finalised, plus there's news on reserve runners, who could still get a run.
For all you need on the Grand National, whether that's the latest news, betting tips or Grand National free bets, make sure you stick with us.
Grand National Confirmed Runners
Brought to you immediately as horses have been declared by Free Bets, here's the Grand National confirmed runners for 2026.
| Horse | Trainer |
| 1. I Am Maximus | Willie Mullins |
| 2. Nick Rockett | Willie Mullins |
| 3. Banbridge | Joseph O'Brien |
| 4. Grangeclare West | Willie Mullins |
| 5. Gerri Colombe | Gordon Elliott |
| 6. Haiti Couleurs | Rebecca Curtis |
| 7. Spillane's Tower | James Joseph Mangan |
| 8. Firefox | Gordon Elliott |
| 9. Monty's Star | Henry De Bromhead |
| 10. Spanish Harlem | Willie Mullins |
| 11. Lecky Watson | Willie Mullins |
| 12. Champ Kiely | Willie Mullins |
| 13. Iroko | Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero |
| 14. Favori De Champdou | Gordon Elliott |
| 15. Three Card Brag | Gordon Elliott |
| 16. Oscars Brother | Conor King |
| 17. Mr Vango | Sara Bradstock |
| 18. High Class Hero | Willie Mullins |
| 19. Stellar Story | Gordon Elliott |
| 20. Beauport | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies |
| 21. Captain Cody | Willie Mullins |
| 22. Jagwar | Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero |
| 23. Perceval Legallois | Gavin Cromwell |
| 24. Gorgeous Tom | Henry De Bromhead |
| 25. The Real Whacker | Patrick Neville |
| 26. Quai De Bourbon | Willie Mullins |
| 27. Answers To Kayf | Terence O'Brien |
| 28. Jordans | Joseph O'Brien |
| 29. Final Orders | Gavin Cromwell |
| 30. Marble Sands | David Killahena & Greame McPherson |
| 31. Panic Attack | Dan Skelton |
| 32. Top Of The Bill | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies |
| 33. Johnnywho | Jonjo O'Neill |
| 34. Twig | Ben Pauling |
Grand National Reserve Runners
Alongside the final field of 34, we've got a list of reserve runners, who could still run in the race.
Should any of the 34 runners be pulled out from the Grand National between declarations and 1pm on Friday afternoon, a reserve will take their place in the field. If it happens after 1pm on Friday, reserves will not run.
| Horse | Trainer |
| Pied Piper | Gordon Elliott |
| Imperial Saint | Philip Hobbs & Johnson White |
| Amirite | Henry De Bromhead |
| Ain't That A Shame | Tom Ellis |
| Soul Icon | Keiran Burke |
| Hyland | Nicky Henderson |
Latest Grand National Betting
There's been odds available with UK betting sites for this race since they crossed the line last year, but of course, betting becomes a lot more active nearer the race.
Now we've got the final field, expect the market to heat up even more, and we've got the latest odds for the race from top bookmakers below.
The Leading Contenders
We'll have our horse racing tips for the Grand National nearer the race, but in the mean time, here's a look at some of the leading contenders for the race.
The current market leader is I Am Maximus, winner of the race in 2024, and he's received a boost over the past 24 hours, with Paul Townend confirming he will ride this horse.
He's one of four runners currently in the top five in the betting that are owned by JP McManus, who has an incredibly strong hand in the race this year.
Iroko and Jagwar are both his, trained by Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero, while Cheltenham winner Johnnywho is trained by Jonjo O'Neill.
The only non-McManus runner in the top five comes from the Willie Mullins yard, that's Grangeclare West.
Last year's winner, Nick Rockett comes next, while another Cheltenham winner, Final Orders is not too far behind, both from Ireland.
Panic Attack for Dan Skelton and Haiti Couleurs for Rebecca Curtis are some of the other leading British hopes.
