Is the Grand National on Saturday?
James Craig
Published Jan 10, 2026
The flagship race takes place this afternoon on Saturday, April 9. It will get under way at 5.15pm with 40 horses entered to run. A UK handicap steeplechase, it is run over two laps totalling four miles and 514 yards with 30 fences.
What time is Grand National 2021 on Saturday?
The Randox Grand National is scheduled to begin at 5.15pm on Saturday, April 9, at Aintree Racecourse.
Is it Grand National on Saturday?
The Grand National event is a three-day festival of horse racing traditionally held from Thursday to Sunday, with this year's Thursday races dedicated to NHS staff. Friday is known on the racing calendar as 'Ladies Day' with the Grand National race usually taking place on Saturday afternoon.
What are the horses for the Grand National on Saturday?
Grand National Runners: Pinstickers guide to Saturday's big race...
- Minella Times t 62 Age: 9| Weight: 11-10. ...
- Delta Work t 24 Age: 9| Weight: 11-9. ...
- School Boy Hours 23 Age: 9| Weight: 10-5. ...
- Any Second Now b 42 Age: 10| Weight: 11-8. ...
- Run Wild Fred b 25 ...
- Lostintranslation p,t 25 ...
- Brahma Bull p 24 ...
- Burrows Saint t 42
Can you go to the Grand National?
The Grand National is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar, not just in England but across the world. It's therefore exceptionally well attended and tickets sell out fast. Get your Grand National Tickets to ensure you don't miss out on the action.
29 related questions foundWhat date is the Grand National 2023?
Because beyond three days of world class racing, it's three days where people from every corner come together to write history. And from Thursday 13 April to Saturday 15 April 2023, you can be a part of it. Since 1839, this race has captured the hearts of people all over.
Does the Queen have a horse in the Grand National?
5 - The Queen's horses have competed in many races over the years, and on 71 occasions have won the event. 6 - The royal family has played a huge role in owning, training and riding horses at the Grand National racing event.
Who won last year's Grand National?
The 50-1 outsider Noble Yeats won the Grand National at Aintree to give amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen a fairytale farewell in his final ride.
Which race is the Grand National?
The Grand National is a National Hunt horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England. First run in 1839, it is a handicap steeplechase over an official distance of about 4 miles and 2½ furlongs (4 miles 514 yards (6.907 km)), with horses jumping 30 fences over two laps.
What time is Grand National on Saturday?
The flagship race takes place this afternoon on Saturday, April 9. It will get under way at 5.15pm with 40 horses entered to run. A UK handicap steeplechase, it is run over two laps totalling four miles and 514 yards with 30 fences. The Grand National course has much larger fences than normal.
Where is the Grand National?
Where is the Grand National? The Randox Grand National Festival traditionally takes place at Aintree Racecourse, which is just a few miles outside of Liverpool in North West England. Aintree Racecourse has hosted the Grand National Festival since 1839.
What channel is the Grand National on?
Grand National Festival racecard
The big race will also be live on RacingTV (TV and app). You can find Racing TV on Sky Channel 426 and Virgin Media Channel 536.
Where can I watch the Grand National 2021?
How can I watch live? The Grand National will be shown live on ITV, with programming starting at 2pm. You will also be able to catch it live, and on repeat, via ITV Hub. Ed Chamberlain and Francesca Cumani will present the coverage, which will run until the news at 6.15pm.
How many days is the Grand National?
The world-famous jumps race Grand National at Aintree near Liverpool lasts for 3 days. In 2022, it starts on Thursday the fourth of April with the 'Opening Day'. The second day is called 'Ladies' Day' and it's on Friday the fifth, then follows the 'Grand National Day' which is on Saturday the sixth of April.
Who won Aintree Grand National?
The Grand National is the most prestigious event in the horse racing calendar - and it was a “dream” win for 50-1 shot Noble Yeats. Noble Yeats, ridden by amateur Sam Waley-Cohen on his last ever ride, has won the Randox Grand National at Aintree.
Has a mare won the Gold Cup?
Dawn Run – The last mare to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Has the Queen horse ever won the Derby?
The Derby is the only one of the five-horse racing Classics the Queen has never won as an owner. The closest she has come to the title was a second-place finish, four days after her coronation in 1953.
Does the queen usually go to the Grand National?
However, despite her love of the sport she chooses not to attend the Grand National meeting. The Grand National has a relatively high rate of equine deaths and injuries, and has attracted controversy over the years.
Does the Queen still own racehorses?
However, in 2021 the Queen's horses ran 166 times during the Flat season, and quite a lot fewer over the jumps. She owns in excess of 100 horses and is believed to have earned around £7m from prize money down the years.
How much does the Grand National winner get?
Given the fact that the Grand National is one of the most famous horse races in the entire world, it isn't surprising that the prize money has a few zeros at the end. The total prize fund for the Grand National in 2022 is a whopping £1,000,000, with more than half (£531,600) going to the winner.
What is the dress code for the Grand National?
Although there is no official dress code, smart is preferable and is often adopted. Aintree is a spectacle of colour for all three days of the festival, with many using their trip as an opportunity to showcase their favourite raceday outfits. Hats are optional too, but are frequently worn.
