2026 Grand National Runners - Final Field, Trainers & Jockeys
The field for the 2026 Grand National has been finalized, showcasing a 34-horse lineup with significant contributions from trainer Willie Mullins, who enters eight horses. Among his racers, I Am Maximus, ridden by Paul Townend, is the market favorite. Key participants include defending champion Nick Rockett and notable entries from Gordon Elliott, Joseph O'Brien, and JP McManus. Pied Piper stands as the first reserve, pending potential changes. The roster reflects high anticipation, with seasoned trainers and riders poised for a thrilling race.
- Final field for the 2026 Grand National
- 34 chasers will contest this famous handicap at Aintree on April 11th
- Willie Mullins runs nine, with Paul Townend riding I Am Maximus
The final field for the 2026 Grand National was confirmed this afternoon, and the 34-horse field has been finalised.
Willie Mullins accounts for eight of the final 34 runners in the 2026 Grand National. Paul Townend has opted to ride current market leader I Am Maximus, who'll wear cheek-pieces for the first time. Patrick Mullins will ride Grangeclare West instead of last year's winner Nick Rockett, who'll be ridden this year by Tom Bellamy. Captain Cody, Spanish Harlem, Lecky Watson and Champ Kiely will also represent the Champion Trainer.
Along with I Am Maximus, owner JP McManus is further represented by six top chasers. Jagwar will be ridden by Mark Walsh, with Iroko also representing local trainer, Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero. Daniel King rides the novice Oscars Brother for his brother, Connor. Harry Cobden rides Perceval Legallois, with Richie McLernon keeping his spot in the saddle of Ultima winner Johnnywho.
Spillane's Tower was also confirmed for the race by the same connections. However, Jimmy Mangan's charge is due to run in the Bowl on day one of this three-day Festival, and his withdrawal would see first reserve Pied Piper enter the Grand National field.
Harry and Dan Skelton team up with Panic Attack, with Sean Bowen riding Irish and Welsh Grand National winner Haiti Couleurs. Favori De Champdou, Gerri Colombe, Stellar Story and Three Card Brag represent Gordon Elliott, and Henry de Bromhead runs Monty's Star and Gorgeous Tom.
Other notable runners include Gavin Cromwell's Cross Country winner Final Orders, Terence O'Brien's Answer To Kayf, and Joseph O'Brien's duo of Banbridge and Jordans. Ben Pauling's Becher Chase winner Twig is the last of the 34 confirmed runners. Pied Piper is the first reserve, followed by Imperial Saint, Amirite, Ain't That A Shame, Soul Icon and Hyland.
Grand National 2026 Final Field
| No. | Name | Age | Weight | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Am Maximus | 10 | 11st 12lb | Paul Townend | W P Mullins |
| 2 | Nick Rockett | 9 | 11st 11lb | Tom Bellamy | W P Mullins |
| 3 | Banbridge | 10 | 11st 11lb | JJ Slevin | Joseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 4 | Grangeclare West | 10 | 11st 10lb | Patrick Mullins | W P Mullins |
| 5 | Gerri Colombe | 10 | 11st 10lb | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott |
| 6 | Haiti Couleurs | 9 | 11st 10lb | Sean Bowen | Rebecca Curtis |
| 7 | Spillane's Tower | 8 | 11st 8lb | TBC | James Joseph Mangan |
| 8 | Firefox | 8 | 11st 4lb | Keith Donoghue | Gordon Elliott |
| 9 | Monty's Star | 9 | 11st 3lb | Darragh O'Keeffe | Henry De Bromhead |
| 10 | Spanish Harlem | 8 | 11st 3lb | Brian Hayes | W P Mullins |
| 11 | Lecky Watson | 8 | 11st 2lb | Sean O'Keeffe | W P Mullins |
| 12 | Champ Kiely | 10 | 11st 1lb | Danny Mullins | W P Mullins |
| 13 | Iroko | 8 | 11st 1lb | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero |
| 14 | Favori De Champdou | 11 | 11st 1lb | Danny Gilligan | Gordon Elliott |
| 15 | Three Card Brag | 9 | 11st 0lb | Jordan Gainford | Gordon Elliott |
| 16 | Oscars Brother | 8 | 10st 13lb | Daniel King | Connor King |
| 17 | Mr Vango | 10 | 10st 12lb | Jack Tudor | Mrs Sara V Bradstock |
| 18 | High Class Hero | 9 | 10st 11lb | James Bowen | W P Mullins |
| 19 | Stellar Story | 9 | 10st 11lb | Robbie Dunne | Gordon Elliott |
| 20 | Beauport | 10 | 10st 11lb | Sam Twiston-Davies | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies |
| 21 | Captain Cody | 8 | 10st 10lb | Jonny Burke | W P Mullins |
| 22 | Jagwar | 7 | 10st 10lb | Mark Walsh | Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero |
| 23 | Perceval Legallois | 9 | 10st 9lb | Harry Cobden | Gavin Cromwell |
| 24 | Gorgeous Tom | 8 | 10st 9lb | Sean Flanagan | Henry De Bromhead |
| 25 | The Real Whacker | 10 | 10st 9lb | Gavin Sheehan | Patrick Neville |
| 26 | Quai De Bourbon | 7 | 10st 9lb | Donogh Meyler | W P Mullins |
| 27 | Answer To Kayf | 10 | 10st 8lb | John Shinnick | Terence O'Brien |
| 28 | Jordans | 7 | 10st 8lb | Ben Jones | Joseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 29 | Final Orders | 10 | 10st 5lb | Conor Stone-Walsh | Gavin Cromwell |
| 30 | Marble Sands | 10 | 10st 5lb | Kielan Woods | David Killahena & Graeme McPherson |
| 31 | Panic Attack | 10 | 10st 5lb | Harry Skelton | Dan Skelton |
| 32 | Top Of The Bill | 10 | 10st 5lb | Toby McCain-Mitchell | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies |
| 33 | Johnnywho | 9 | 10st 4lb | Richie McLernon | Jonjo & A J O'Neill |
| 34 | Twig | 11 | 10st 4lb | Beau Morgan | Ben Pauling |
| Reserves | |||||
| 35 | Pied Piper | 8 | 10st 3lb | NA | Gordon Elliott |
| 36 | Imperial Saint | 8 | 10st 2lb | NA | Philip Hobbs & Johnson White |
| 37 | Amirite | 10 | 10st 2lb | NA | Henry De Bromhead |
| 38 | Ain't That A Shame | 12 | 10st 2lb | NA | Tom Ellis |
| 39 | Soul Icon | 9 | 10st 1lb | NA | Keiran Burke |
| 40 | Hyland | 9 | 10st 1lb | NA | Nicky Henderson |
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