
The runners and riders for day two of the 2025 Randox Grand National have been announced, and it has shaped up to be a sensational spectacle for those heading to Aintree Racecourse. Action is set to get underway at 13.45, with the final race taking place at 17.
15. Nicky Henderson’s Jonbon is the star name on the day, and he will face three rivals in the Melling Chase. The gelding ran impressively to finish second in the Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival , rallying well after giving away several lengths due to his sloppy jumping.
Express Sport takes a look at all the runners and riders: 1:45pm - Mildmay Novices' Chase 1 Caldwell Potter, Harry Cobden 2 Dancing City, Paul Townend 3 Handstands, Ben Jones 4 Jordans, J. J. Slevin 5 Quai de Bourbon 6 Stellar Story, Danny Gilligan 7 The Changing Man, Brendan Powell 8 Don't Rightly Know, Charlie Deutsch 2:20pm - William Hill Handicap Hurdle 1 Beacon Edge, Danny Gilligan 2 Impose Toi, Nico de Boinville 3 Steel Ally, Dylan Johnston 4 Brentford Hope, Paul O'Brien 5 Hansard, Freddie Mitchell 6 Western Walk, Brian Hayes 7 Favour And Fortune, Tom Cannon 8 Be Aware, Harry Skelton 9 Kopeck de Mee, 10 Gin Coco, Bryan Carver 11 Off The Jury, David Maxwell 12 Minella Missile, Adam Wedge 13 Serious Operator, Patrick Wadge 14 Wreckless Eric, Kielan Woods 15 Ike Sport, Conor O'Farrell 16 Wade Out, Sean Bowen 17 Listentoyourheart, Harry Atkins 18 Helnwein, Tom Bellamy 19 Tune In A Box, Stan Sheppard 20 Tintintin, Jonathan Burke 21 Blenkinsop, Hugh Nugent 22 Wellington Arch, Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
2:55pm - Trustatrader Top Novices' Hurdle 1 Blues Singer, James Bowen 2 Jet To Vegas, Patrick Wadge 3 Joltin N Jiving, Brian Hughes 4 Karbau, 5 Romeo Coolio, Sam Ewing 6 Royal Infantry, Harry Skelton 7 Rubber Ball, Jack Quinlan 8 Salvator Mundi, Paul Townend 9 Tripoli Flyer, Jonathan Burke 10 Diva Luna, Ben Jones 3:30pm - Melling Chase 1 El Fabiolo, Paul Townend 2 Jonbon, Nico de Boinville 3 Matata, J. J. Slevin 4 Protektorat, Harry Skelton 4:05pm - Topham Handicap Chase 1 Ash Tree Meadow, Keith Donoghue 2 Gentleman de Mee, 3 Blue Lord, Paul Townend 4 Ga Law, Gavin Sheehan 5 James du Berlais, J.
J. Slevin 6 French Dynamite, Gavin Brouder 7 Ginny's Destiny, Harry Cobden 8 Minella Drama, Brian Hughes 9 Soul Icon, Tom Bellamy 10 Eldorado Allen, Brendan Powell 11 Latenightpass, Gina Andrews 12 Adamantly Chosen, 13 Glengouly, 14 Marble Sands, Kielan Woods 15 Fantastic Lady, James Bowen 16 Amirite, Rachael Blackmore 17 Gemirande, Charlie Deutsch 18 Bad, Ben Jones 19 Grandeur d'Ame, Tom Cannon 20 Mars Harper, Sam Ewing 21 The King of Prs, Conor Stone-Walsh 22 The Goffer, Danny Gilligan 23 Dreal Deal, Callum Pritchard 24 Shantreusse, Darragh O'Keeffe 25 Jetoile, Freddie Mitchell 26 Lounge Lizard, Sam Twiston-Davies 27 Lisnamult Lad, Jonathan Burke 28 Western Zephyr, Sean Bowen 29 Escaria Ten, James Best 30 Excello, Nico de Boinville 4:40pm - Sefton Novices' Hurdle 1 Argento Boy, Paul Townend 2 Battle Born Lad, Jamie Hamilton 3 Califet En Vol, Nico de Boinville 4 Crest of Fortune, Sam Twiston-Davies 5 Jacob's Ladder, Sam Ewing 6 Jet Blue, James Reveley 7 Julius des Pictons, Gavin Sheehan 8 Jupiter des Mottes, Patrick Wadge 9 King of Answers, Craig Nichol 10 Laganhill, Stan Sheppard 11 Minella Rescue, Sean Bowen 12 Mister Meggit, Jonjo O'Neill Jr. 13 Moon Rocket, Tom Bellamy 14 Western Knight, Brendan Powell 15 Familiar Dreams, Danny Gilligan 16 Holloway Queen, James Bowen 5:15pm Hallgarten and Novum Wines Handicap Hurdle 1 Lump Sum, William Biddick 2 Fiercely Proud, Callum Pritchard 3 Alnilam, Beau Morgan 4 Celtic Dino, Dylan Johnston 5 Kings Hill, Jack Gilligan 6 Washington, Conor Stone-Walsh 7 Grimaud, Danny Gilligan 8 Slugger, Finian Maguire 9 Moon Chime, Tommie O'Brien 10 Manuelito, Patrick Wadge 11 Lario, John Gleeson 12 Afadil, Freddie Gingell 13 She's A Saint, Tristan Durrell 14 Luttrell Lad, Cameron Iles 15 Old Gregorian, Conner McCann 16 Jack Hyde, Jack Hogan 17 Diamonds For Luck, Lewis Saunders 18 Hamsiyann, Maxine O'Sullivan 19 Cormier, William Maggs 20 Country Park, Benjamin Macey 21 Dominic's Fault, Caoilin Quinn 22 Tapley, Elizabeth Gale.