2025 Grand National: Preview

The 2025 edition of the 2025 Grand National at Aintree begins on Thursday afternoon, and here we are going to be taking a look ahead at the action to come on all three days this year.

Horse Racing fans across the world are spoilt at this time of year, with a plethora of the most prestigious and anticipated race meetings taking place at some of the most famous and historic racecourses throughout the United Kingdom, and following the incredible 2025 edition of the Cheltenham Festival, it is now the turn of the iconic Grand National at Aintree to thrill racegoers with the thrilling action to come across all three days at this famous event.

The 2025 Aintree Grand National is set to take place from Thursday 3rd April to Saturday 5th April 2025, and across all of these days, a grand total of no less than 21 high calibre races taking place at the historic horse racing venue that is Aintree, with the first horse racing taking place there back in 1829 when it first opened with only flat racing taking place before jump racing was adopted there in 1836 with the first jumps race meeting at Aintree being the Liverpool Grand Steeplechase.

Back to the 2025 Grand National itself, action will get started with this year’s running of the 13:45 EBC Group Manifesto Novices’ Chase. Fast forward to the final day, and this will see the latest running of the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race, which takes place at 17:35 on the evening of Saturday 5th April 2025.

Now, we are going to be taking a look ahead at all three days of the upcoming and much anticipated 2025 Grand National at Aintree, which begins in the early afternoon of Thursday 3rd April 2025.

Opening Day – Thursday 3^rd April 2025

We will begin this preview with the Opening Day of the 2025 Aintree Grand National on Thursday 3^rd April 2025. The following seven races will be taking place across the day, from 13:45 to 17:15 in the afternoon.

This day has no less than four Grade One races, which are as follows: the EBC Group Manifesto Novices’ Chase, the Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle, the Brooklands Golden Miller Chronograph Bowl Chase, and the William Hill Aintree Hurdle.

The horses that are set to run in all seven races on the opening day have been officially announced, and they are as follows:

EBC Group Manifesto Novices’ Chase (13:45) – Jango Baie, Impaire Et Passe, Croke Park, Gidleigh Park, Rubaud, The Kalooki Kid, Boombawn, Mark Of Gold, and Fascile Mode.

Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (14:20) – Puturhandstogether, Live Conti, Naturally Nimble,  Murcia, Wendrock, Mambonumberfive, Filibustering, Willy De Houelle, Gibbs Island, Give It To Me Oj, Aviemore, Terrorise, and Coconut Grove.

Mildmay Brooklands Golden Miller Chronograph Bowl (14:55) – Grey Dawning, Spillane’s Tower, Ahoy Senor, Gaelic Warrior, Stage Star, Embassy Gardens, Djelo, and finally The Real Whacker (Trainer: Patrick Neville, Jockey: Brian Hughes).

William Hill Aintree Hurdle (15:30) – Constitution Hill, Lossiemouth, Wodhooh, Take No Chances, Tellherthename, and Break My Soul.

Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase (16:05) – Willitgoahead, Lifetime Ambition, My Drogo, Famous Clermont, Joker De Mai, Milan Forth, Bennys King, Annamix, Gracchus De Balme, Percussion, Jet Plane, Eva’s Oskar, Ontheropes, Presentandcounting, Autonomous Cloud, Frere d’Armes, Ramillies, Bardenstown Lad, Captain Tommy, Senior Citizen, Willewonga, Dorking Cock, Pyleigh Court, Yccs Portocervo, Go Go Geronimo, Master Templar, Fix At All, Yippee Ki Yay, A Jet Of Our Own, and Bothwell Bridge.

Mildmay Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (16:40) – My Mate Mozzie, Primoz, Sans Bruit, The Folkes Tiara, Petit Tonnerre, Calico, General Medrano, Rath Gaul Hill, Tommy’s Oscar, Dr T J Eckleburg, Gunsight Ridge, Hunters Yarn, Galunggung, and finally Inedit Star.

Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (17:15) – Seo Linn, Charisma Cat, Jackie Hobbs, Strong Run, Blue Betty, Betty’s Daisy, Getawhisky, Highland Haven, Kapability, Kingston Queen, Oldschool Outlaw, La Conquiere, St Jessica, La Zoubida, Amelia’s Star, Queen Kate, Roses All The Way, St Irene, Celestron Star, and finally Slack Alice.

We will now move on to the second day of the 2025 Aintree Grand National – the iconic Ladies Day.

Ladies Day – Friday 4^th April 2025

Ladies Day at the Aintree Grand National each year is always a day that stands out, with some more incredible racing taking place over the course of the day, with seven further races set to take place on day two on Friday 4^th April 2025.

There are a great number of races that particularly stand out on this day, one of which is the Grade One Topham Chase, which was won most recently back in 2024 by Arizona Cardinal, who was ridden by Ciaran Gethings, with the horse having been trained by Stuart Edmunds. Now we will look at the horses who are making up the field for each of the seven races on day two of the 2025 Grand National at Aintree.

Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mildmay Novices’ Chase (13:45) – Handstands, Caldwell Potter, Dancing City, Stellar Story, Quai De Bourbon, The Changing Man, Don’t Rightly Know, and Jordans.

William Hill Handicap Hurdle (14:20) – Wade Out, Be Aware, Impose Toi, Kopeck De Mee, Listentoyourheart, Steel Ally, Wreckless Eric, Tintintin, Wellington Arch, Favour And Fortune, Hansard, Off The Jury, Tune In A Box, Brentford Hope, Helnwein, Serious Operator, Western Walk, Beacon Edge, Blenkinsop, Gin Coco, Ike Sport, and finally Minella Missile.

TrustATrader Top Novices’ Hurdle (14:55) – Romeo Coolio, Tripoli Flyer, Salvator Mundi, Diva Luna, Jet To Vegas, Royal Infantry, Karbau, Rubber Ball, Joltin N Jiving, and Blues Singer.

Mildmay My Pension Expert Melling Chase (15:30) – Jonbon, El Fabiolo, Protektorat, and Matata.

Randox Supporting Prostate Cancer UK Topham Handicap Chase (16:05) – James Du Berlais, Blue Lord, Glengouly, Amirite, Bad, The Goffer, Latenightpass, Marble Sands, Shantreusse, The King Of Prs, Ginny’s Destiny, Excello, Fantastic Lady, Ga Law, Lounge Lizard, Mars Harper, Minella Drama, Soul Icon, Ash Tree Meadow, Eldorado Allen, Gentleman De Mee, Grandeur d’Ame, Lisnamult Lad, Adamantly Chosen, French Dynamite, Gemirande, Western Zephyr, Escaria Ten, Jetoile, and finally Dreal Deal.

Oddschecker Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (16:40) – Califet En Vol, Mister Meggit, Jacob’s Ladder, Battle Born Lad, Familiar Dreams, Jet Blue, Moon Rocket, Argento Boy, Western Knight, Crest Of Fortune, Julius Des Pictons, King Of Answers, Laganhill, Holloway Queen, Jupiter Des Mottes, and finally Minella Rescue.

Hallgarten And Novum Wines Handicap Hurdle (17:15) – Afadil, Manuelito, Celtic Dino, Diamonds For Luck, Jack Hyde, Alnilam, Fiercely Proud, Lump Sum, Country Park, Hamsiyann, Lario, Luttrell Lad, She’s A Saint, Washington, Dominic’s Fault, Grimaud, Moon Chime, Old Gregorian, Slugger, Kings Hill, Cormier, and Tapley.

Those are all of the seven races that are going to be taking place over the course of the afternoon of day two, better known as Ladies Day, at the 2025 Aintree Grand National. Now for the third and final day – Grand National Day!

Grand National Day – Saturday 5^th April 2025

Now, Grand National Day, day three of the 2025 Aintree Grand National is the day that sees the most prestigious and highly anticipated races of the entire race meeting, which is, of course, going to be the Randox Grand National Handicap Chase at 16:00 on the afternoon of Saturday 5^th April 2025.

The most recent winner of the Randox Grand National race was I Am Maximus, who was ridden to an incredible victory by jockey Paul Townend, with the horse having been trained by the very widely revered Willie Mullins. Below, we are going to be taking a look ahead at all of the final seven races that are going to be taking place on the afternoon of the final day of racing, day three.

William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap Hurdle (13:20) – Mr Hope Street, Jeriko Du Reponet, Act Of Authority, Bill Joyce, Catch Him Derry, Nurse Susan, East India Express, Bo Zenith, Crest Of Fortune, Monmiral, Navajo Indy, Timmy Tuesday, Double Powerful, Kamsings, Long Draw, Park Of Kings, Patriotik, Push The Button, Rushmount, Barry Lyndon, Jipcot, Thank You Ma’am, Titan Discovery, Tune In A Box, Building Bridges, Hamsiyann, Moonovercloon, Nab Wood, Shanagh Bob, Sounds Russian, The Lord Maid, Uncle Bert, Beacon Edge, Erne River, Farnoge, Deep Cave, Hardy Du Seuil, Hurricane Bay, Maximilian, Minella Rescue, Topgun Simmy, Whatcouldhavebeen, Dartan, Dinons, and finally Wilde About Oscar.

Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (13:55) – Lulamba, Koktail Divin, Horaces Pearl, Romeo Coolio, Bleu De Vassy, Miami Magic, Regent’s Stroll, Diva Luna, Honesty Policy, Fingle Bridge, Good And Clever, Jet To Vegas, Kappa Jy Pyke, Mister Meggit, Castle Carrock, Funiculi Funicula, Jacob’s Ladder, Kish Bank, Kiss Will, Royal Infantry, Julius Des Pictons, Listentoyourheart, Off The Jury, Rubber Ball, Wellington Arch, Block Rockin Beats, Moon Phases, and finally Sage Green.

Mildmay William Hill Handicap Chase (14:30) – Myretown, Booster Bob, Docpickedme, Peaky Boy, Cruz Control, Doctor Ken, Imperial Saint, Weveallbeencaught, Minella Blueway, Bowtogreatness, Happygolucky, Snipe, Charlie Uberalles, Heltenham, Sam Brown, Shakem Up’arry, Erne River, Le Milos, Richmond Lake, Theformismighty, Amirite, Desertmore House, Excello, Frero Banbou, and Moonovercloon.

Ivy Liverpool Hurdle (15:05) – Teahupoo, Kitzbuhel, Home By The Lee, Strong Leader, The Wallpark, Gwennie May Boy, Hiddenvalley Lake, Jimmy Du Seuil, Buddy One, Altobelli, Jetara, Monmiral, Dashel Drasher, Sounds Russian, Maximilian, and finally West To The Bridge.

Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (16:00) – Iroko, Stumptown, Hewick, I Am Maximus, Vanillier, Intense Raffles, Perceval Legallois, Kandoo Kid, Hyland, Meetingofthewaters, Minella Cocooner, Three Card Brag, Senior Chief, Beauport, Grangeclare West, Nick Rockett, Minella Indo, Monbeg Genius, Bravemansgame, Mr Vango, Threeunderthrufive, Appreciate It, Broadway Boy, Fil Dor, Yeah Man, Chantry House, Coko Beach, Desertmore House, Duffle Coat, Famous Bridge, Favori De Champdou, Hitman, Macdermott, Shakem Up’arry, Stay Away Fay, Twig, Conflated, Malina Girl, Mister Coffey, Royale Pagaille, Celebre d’Allen, Fantastic Lady, Horantzau d’Airy, Idas Boy, Stuzzikini, Apple Away, Busselton, Chemical Energy, Cruz Control, King Turgeon, Pats Fancy, Richmond Lake, Roi Mage, Spanish Harlem, Surrey Quest, Where It All Began, and Escaria Ten.

Mildmay Rosconn Group Maghull Novices’ Chase (17:00) – L’Eau du Sud, Only By Night, Kalif Du Berlais, Gidleigh Park, Special Cadeau, Touch Me Not, and Brookie.

Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (17:35) – El Cairos, Green Splendour, Le Labo, Mossy Fen Road, Koktail Brut, Quaviste, Kilwaughter, Scope To Improve, Realco, Un Sens A La Vie, Crakerjacque, Destination Dubai, Swingin Safari, Edward Sexton, Fountaints Blenhein, Gaelic Pride, Our Boy Stan, Sinchi Roca, They’re Chancers, Blofeld, Camberwell, Storming George, Unjeu Royal, Conman John, Frontier Prince, North Of Richmond, Starmount, Jorah d’Alma, Swingingonthesteel, Crossgales, King, Glance At Midnight, Land Of Punt, and finally Swingforthefence.

Excitement is building rapidly ahead of the enthralling action that is set to begin, starting with the first seven races of the upcoming 2025 Grand National at Aintree on the afternoon of Thursday 3^rd April 2025.

All eyes will be on some of the best horses, jockeys, and trainers going head to head for glory, and it will be the 13:45 EBC Group Manifesto Novices’ Chase that will be getting things underway with three days of incredible racing set to begin very soon indeed. A new chapter in the history of this highly prestigious race meeting is set to be written.

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