The Grand National 2026: Confirmed Runners for the World’s Biggest Race

The biggest race in the world is almost here.

The Randox Grand National is set to take place on Saturday 11th April at 4pm, The latest is in and 10 runners have dropped out leaving us with 35 runners set to compete for one of the most iconic prizes in sport. Every year, millions tune in to witness the Grand National.

• Over 65,000 spectators will be in attendance

• An estimated 500 million viewers will be watching worldwide

  
  

One race that captures the attention of both racing fans and casual viewers alike. It’s one of the few sporting events that truly brings everyone together. The excitement is like no other… will you be watching?

Whether you're a seasoned racing fan or a once a year viewer, everyone gets drawn into the drama of the Grand National. With a huge prize pot, demanding handicaps, and over 30 runners tackling 4 miles and 2½ furlongs, anything can happen.

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Confirmed Runners

With 34 runners currently preparing to go to post, the field is starting to take shape. While the final lineup may still change slightly ahead of race day, here are the runners currently set to compete in the 2026 Grand National:

1. I Am Maximus

2. Nick Rockett

3. Banbridge

4. Grangeclare West

5. Gerri Colombe

6. Haiti Couleurs

7. Spillane’s Tower

8. Firefox

9. Monty’s Star

10. Spanish Harlem

11. Lecky Watson

12. Champ Kiely

13. Iroko

14. Favori de Champdou

15. Three Card Brag

16. Oscars Brother

17. Mr Vango

18. High Class Hero

19. Stellar Story

20. Beauport

21. Captain Cody

22. Jagwar

23. Perceval Legallois

24. Gorgeous Tom

25. The Real Whacker

26. Quai de Bourbon

27. Answer To Kayf

28. Jordans

29. Final Orders

30. Marble Sands

31. Panic Attack

32. Top Of The Bill

33. Johnnywho

34. Twig

35. Oliver Christie