Grand National 2025: Full list of confirmed runners, favourite and tips

The Grand National race is set to take place this afternoon with a field of 34 horses. Last year's champion, I Am Maximus, is aiming to make history by securing a second victory. The nine year old horse, trained by Willie Mullins, was an impressive winner last year and is leading the betting as the favourite this year.

The Grand National is a race that captures the imagination like no other, with millions expected to tune in to watch the live action this afternoon. This year's runners will face a demanding test of endurance and skill as they cover a marathon distance of four miles and two and a half furlongs, jumping 30 fences over two full circuits of the iconic Aintree course. Liverpool Echo racing correspondent, Chris Wright, has shared his tips ahead of the renowned steeplechase.



His top tip is Perceval Legallois, who sports the famous green and gold colours of three-time Grand National-winning owner JP McManus. Perceval Legallois appears to have the perfect profile for a modern National winner. With changes to the course and a reduction in both distance and field size (now 34 from the traditional 40 for a second year), younger, classier and more progressive horses have been winning the race, reports the Liverpool Echo .

Chris has high hopes for Perceval Legallois, saying: "Perceval Legallois is a solid jumper, usually travels well and although he has yet to go this sort of distance, he suggests that the move up in trip should bring out even more improvement. He can progress again and land a first Grand National for Cromwell and McManus' retained rider Mark Walsh." He's also backing Vanillier, Nick Rockett, and Stumptown as potential winners.

Injured jockey Derek Fox, who knows Aintree well, shares Chris's confidence in Perceval Legallois. The Grand National-winning jockey commented: "I like Perceval Legallois, that's the one I'd want to be on. He looks like he's been prepared for it.

He's won a big-field handicap chase at Leopardstown and won a hurdle last time." Fox added: "I think Mark Walsh, as far as I know, is going to take the ride, and I rate Mark highly. I think it's a great standard in the weighing room, but I think Mark Walsh is a standout rider.

He's going to be a great man to have on board and is on a nice weight." Below is the complete list of contenders for the National. Grand National 2025 runners and riders 1 I Am Maximus (FR) 9-11-12 Mr JP McManus Willie Mullins (IRE) Paul Townend.

2 Royale Pagaille (FR) 11-11-9 Mrs S Ricci Venetia Williams Charlie Deustch. 3 Nick Rockett (IRE) 8-11-8 Stewart and Sadie Andrew Willie Mullins (IRE) Patrick Mullins. 4 Grangeclare West (IRE) 9-11-8 Cheveley Park Stud Willie Mullins (IRE) Brian Hayes.

5 Hewick (IRE) 10-11-7 Mr TJ McDonald John Joseph Hanlon (IRE) Gavin Sheehan. 6 Minella Indo (IRE) 12-11-3 Mr Barry Maloney Henry de Bromhead (IRE) Rachael Blackmore. 7 Appreciate It (IRE) 11-11-2 Miss MA Masterson Willie Mullins (IRE) Sean O'Keefe.

8 Minella Cocooner (IRE) 9-11-2 Mr David Bobbett Willie Mullins (IRE) Jonathan Burke. 9 Stumptown (IRE) 8-11-2 Furze Bush Syndicate Gavin Cromwell (IRE) Keith Donoghue. 10 Conflated (IRE) 11-11-2 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott (IRE) Jordan Gainford.

11 Hitman (FR) 9-11-1 Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson and Done Paul Nicholls Freddie Gingell. 12 Beauport (IRE) 9-11-1 Bryan and Philippa Burrough Nigel Twiston-Davies Sam Twiston-Davies. 13 Bravemansgame (FR) 10-11-0 Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls James Reveley.

14 Chantry House (IRE) 11-10-13 Mr JP McManus Nicky Henderson James Bowen. 15 Threeunderthrufive (IRE) 10-10-12 McNeill Family Paul Nicholls Harry Skelton. 16 Perceval Legallois (FR) 8-10-12 Mr JP McManus Gavin Cromwell (IRE) Mark Walsh.

17 Kandoo Kid (FR) 9-10-11 Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden. 18 Iroko (FR) 7-10-11 Mr JP McManus Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero Jonjo O'Neill Jnr. 19 Intense Raffles (FR) 7-10-10 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Thomas Gibney (IRE) JJ Slevin.

20 Senior Chief (GB) 8-10-10 Lucky In Life Syndicate Henry de Bromhead (IRE) Darragh O'Keeffe. 21 Idas Boy (IRE) 11-10-10 Dozen Dreamers Richard Phillips Harry Bannister. 22 Fil Dor (FR) 7-10-9 Robcour Gordon Elliott (IRE) Sam Ewing.

23 Broadway Boy (IRE) 7-109 Mr DM Proos Nigel Twiston-Davies Tom Bellamy. 24 Coko Beach (FR) 10-10-9 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott (IRE) Jody McGarvey. 25 Stay Away Fay (IRE) 8-10-9 Bell, Lyons, Hill Paul Nicholls Paul O'Brien.

26 Meetingofthewaters (IRE) 8-10-7 Mr JP McManus Willie Mullins (IRE) Danny Mullins. 27 Monbeg Genius (IRE) 9-10-6 Martin Tedham and Wasdell Properties Ltd. Jonjo and AJ O'Neill Nick Scholfield.

28 Vanillier (FR) 10-10-6 Mrs HM Keaveney Gavin Cromwell (IRE) Sean Flanagan. 29 Horantzau d'Airy (FR) 8-10-6 Scea De Vallee Michael Keady Ciaran Gethings. 30 Hyland (FR) 8 10 6 The Ten From Seven Nicky Henderson Nico De Boinville.

31 Celebre d'Allen (FR) 13-10-6 Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs and Johnson White Michael Nolan. 32 Three Card Brag (IRE) 8-10-5 Patrick and Scott Bryceland, McNeill Family Gordon Elliott (IRE) Sean Bowen. 33 Twig (GB) 10-10-5 Mrs G Morgan Ben Pauling Beau Morgan.

34 Duffle Coat (IRE) 8-10-4 Mr Ray Stokes Gordon Elliott (IRE) Danny Gilligan..