Grand National Grey Horses: 2026 Grey Runners in Aintree Big Race
The Grand National is a race like no other, attracting interest from racing fans, and sports fans in numbers that we rarely see with any other race.
This means those making their selections are not always looking at the form book. Fancy following a tried and tested route that many use, to make your picks for the big race?
Alongside offering some fantastic Grand National free bets and offers, we've also put together the Grand National grey horses for 2026. Choosing the grey runner is an old method, used over the years, and this year, it's available for those who want it.
Why Do People Choose Grey Horses in the Grand National?
Not everyone reads the formbook, and here at Free Bets we know that many people bet on the Grand National that don't normally bet on horse racing.
Whether it's the silk colours, horse colour, participants, names or something else, everyone has a plan.
Grey horses stand out, they're an attractive colour of horse, and in a big field race, you'll have no trouble spotting the one you're on, if you choose a grey runner.
Grand National Grey Horses in 2026 Confirmed Field
34 runners will go to post, and there's just one Grand National grey horse this year, so I'm sure this runner will see plenty of attention.
The horse is Marble Sands, who will go to post as number 30 in the race.
He's one of the outsiders in the race, but of course, anything can happen in the Grand National.
Past Grand National Grey Horses to Win
Three grey horses have won the Grand National over the years, a total of four times between them.
The Lamb was the first to do so, and also won it twice, landing the race in 1868 and 1871. Nicolaus Silver was the second grey winner, landing the 1961 race while the most recent grey winner was Neptune Collonges in 2012.
Full Grand National Racecard
However you're looking at the race, whether it's looking for Grand National grey horses, looking at silk colours or picking out jockeys and trainers you want to follow, we've got the full racecard below.
Alongside each horse, you'll find the latest odds from betting sites as the market changes.
