About the Grand National

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The Grand National Weights

When & What Time?

2024 Memorable Moments

THE GRAND NATIONAL - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Randox Grand National 2025 promises incredible feats of sporting grit and determination.

Where race lovers meet fun lovers. And big hats meet high heels. It’s the sport of Kings, builders and blokes next door. In an iconic city where the eyes of the world watch horses create history, trainers in tears and riders become stars, heroes and legends.

Starting with the Opening Day, the Thursday of the festival. Perfect for seasoned Grand National lovers and those who want to ease themselves in. With a backdrop of incredible Grade One racing, alongside sensational live music and entertainment, there’s plenty that’ll leave you with memories of a lifetime.

Day two is the famous Ladies Day, when all things style and fashion come into the spotlight. And for the seventh year running, Aintree Racecourse will be awarding a special prize to the Style Award winner.

And then, there’s Grand National Day. The most iconic of all handicapped horseracing events across the globe. Who will you back as the forty make their way to the starters line?

When & What Time?

Spread over three exhilarating days, the Randox Grand National Festival is on Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 April 2025.

Event History

The history of the Randox Grand National Festival can be traced back to the early 1800's.

The Grand National Weights

Look back on The weights for the 2024 Randox Grand National.

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Past Grand National Winners

Grand National winners earn their place in history alongside other sporting greats. Discover all of the Grand National winners since 1950 listed below; including their age, weight, trainer, jockey and starting prices.

Highlights & Results

This isn’t just about the showpiece race. It’s more than just the greatest steeplechase. Because beyond three days of world class racing, it’s three days where people from every corner come together to write history.

Grand National Fences

The Grand National fences are arguably the most famous horse racing steeplechases in the world. Dating back to 1829, racing over fences at Aintree Racecourse has evolved over the years, proving to be one of the most challenging tests, over distance, for runners and riders.

Red Rum 50

In year two of the five-year Red Rum 50 campaign the focus has been on continuing to create long-lasting landmarks across the site, most notably this year with the addition of a mural located above the newly-renovated Red Rum Bar – be sure to head to that bar within the Festival Zone enclosure!

Grand National Facts Figures

Take a look at the facts and figures of the world’s greatest steeplechase.

Randox: The Headline Sponsor

Randox has reached agreement with The Jockey Club for a five-year extension to its sponsorship of the world’s greatest steeplechase, the Grand National, and Grand National Festival staged at Aintree Racecourse.