Equestrian Events Jump racing
Rank 18
Randox Grand National
The world's most famous steeplechase, with a historic 2026 winner, though two horses died at the wider meeting.
Why it is here
I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum in 1977 to regain the Grand National, and Willie Mullins won the race for a third consecutive year (BBC Sport, 2026-04-11). Racing Post calls it 'the world's most famous chase', watched by millions, and lists 34 runners with 16 finishers (2026-04-11). Welfare context: Gold Dancer was put down after a broken back sustained while winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase on day two (BBC Sport, 2026-04-10), and Get On George was euthanised after the William Hill Handicap Hurdle on Grand National day, the second horse to die at the 2026 meeting (The Independent, 2026-04-11). Of the horses that fell in the National itself, the course reported that Quai De Bourbon, Mr Vango and Top Of The Bill walked off or onto the horse ambulance and went back to the stables for assessment (The Independent, 2026-04-11). Score drivers: prestige 9.0 from its fame and worldwide audience; sporting level 8.2, because it is a handicap rather than a championship race. Exclusivity, social and experience are not scored.
Who it is for
Jump-racing fans who want to see the sport's most famous race, and owners of staying chasers.
Sources
- Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus wins again at Aintree for trainer Willie Mullins, repeating Red Rum featFirst horse since Red Rum in 1977 to regain the race; Mullins' third consecutive National.
- 2026 Grand National result: where your horse finished and who won'The world's most famous chase', watched by millions; 16 finishers from 34 runners.
- Grand National Meeting: Gold Dancer put down after winning Novices' ChaseGold Dancer put down after suffering a broken back while winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase.
- Get On George becomes second horse to die at 2026 Aintree FestivalGet On George humanely euthanised after the William Hill Handicap Hurdle.
- Grand National medical updates issued on three horses who failed to finish the raceQuai De Bourbon, Mr Vango and Top Of The Bill assessed and returned to the stables.
- The Randox Grand National 20278–10 April 2027 at Aintree.
