The high point of the British horse racing season is upon us with Aintree Festival getting underway today.
Its headline event, the Grand National, takes place on Saturday 5 April, but there’s a thrilling list of races taking place in the build-up to the weekend’s showpiece.
Today’s Aintree Hurdle will be one of the races of the season as two titans face off: Lossiemouth, winner of the Mares’ Hurdle for a second successive year at Cheltenham last month, and Constitution Hill, who took a heavy fall at Prestbury Park when a nailed-on favourite with betting sites for the Champion Hurdle.
The field has been taking shape this week, with 2025 Gold Cup winner Inothewayurthinkin a notable absence, and final runners for the weekend will be confirmed on Thursday morning.
Follow all the build-up and action with The Independent’s liveblog:
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Grand National Festival LIVE
- Grand National runners and riders confirmed with I Am Maximus and Stumptown included
- The Grand National Festival begins on Thursday 3 April at Aintree in Liverpool
- Day 1 highlights including Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth racing in the Aintree Hurdle
- 2.20pm - Murcia wins Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle
- 1.45pm - Impaire Et Passe wins the Manifesto Novices Chase
3:30pm - Aintree Hurdle
15:36
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Mike Jones
Wodhooh has kept Constitution Hill pinned to the rail as they sweep towards the final jumps.
Lossiemouth stays out of trouble as Wodhooh moves to the front.
3:30pm - Aintree Hurdle
15:35
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Mike Jones
Constitution Hill is jumping okay and there’s been no sense of urgency yet.
Lossiemouth is closing on him towards the last jump on the back straight.
Three to jump.
3:30pm - Aintree Hurdle
15:33
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Mike Jones
Wodhooh is positioned on the outside of Lossiemouth as they start to make some ground on the leader.
Tellherthename is still five lengths or so ahead and is running well with 7 hurdles to jump.
This race will kick off very soon as the contenders make their moves.
3:30pm - Aintree Hurdle
15:32
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Mike Jones
Tellherthename gallops away into the lead with Take No Chances in second, four lengths behind the leader.
Constitution Hill is say in third.
3:30pm - Aintree Hurdle
15:31
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Mike Jones
And they’re off!
Only six runners in this one but really it seems to be a two horse race.
Constitution Hill has been backed to Evs while Lossiemouth is just behind at 5/4.
Wodhooh may have a chance as the third favourite at 17/2 but we’ll see.
3:30pm - Aintree Hurdle
15:25
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Mike Jones
Latest odds for the Aintree Hurdle and the battle between Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth.
Constitution Hill 11/10
Lossiemouth 5/4
Wodhooh 7/1
Take No Chances 50/1
Tellherthename 100/1
Break My Soul 150/1
Patrick Mullins reacts to Gaelic Warrior's win
15:20
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Mike Jones
Here are the thoughts of winning jockey Patrick Mullins:
️ "I've got a soft spot for this fella!" ❤️
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 3, 2025
Patrick Mullins becomes the first amateur to win the Bowl #ITVRacing | @WillieMullinsNH pic.twitter.com/T0Ak653727
Lossiemouth set for mouthwatering Aintree showdown with Constitution Hill
15:18
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Mike Jones
Racing superstars Lossiemouth and Constitution Hill will go head to head in an Aintree showdown at the Grand National Festival after Willie Mullins confirmed plans for the former.
Thursday’s Aintree Hurdle will be one of the races of the season, as the two titans face off, although the prospect of a three-way heavyweight battle was denied when Gordon Elliott revealed Brighterdaysahead was being withdrawn from the race to focus on the Punchestown Festival instead.
Gaelic Warrior wins Bowl Chase
15:14
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Mike Jones
Three wins in a row for Willie Mullins:
THE MULLINS BANDWAGON ROLLS ON!
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 3, 2025
Gaelic Warrior travels beautifully to win the Brooklands Golden Miller Chronograph Bowl Chase #ITVRacing | @WillieMullinsNH pic.twitter.com/9LT6hi71GW
2:55pm Bowl Chase
15:03
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Mike Jones
Gaelic Warrior wins the Bowl Chase!
A better leap at the last wins it for Willie Mullins as Grey Dawning made too many mistakes over that run.
2:55pm Bowl Chase
15:02
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Mike Jones
Oh hello!
Grey Dawning edges in front of Stage Star but here comes Gaelic Warrior, it’ll be a race to the line...
2:55pm Bowl Chase
15:02
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Mike Jones
Ahoy Senior is up to fourth as the field competes behind Stage Star who is running well out in front.
Three to jump and Grey Dawning pushes back into second.
2:55pm Bowl Chase
15:00
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Mike Jones
Gaelic Warrior is starting to come back into this race with Grey Dawning sticking to the rial.
Stage Star has the lead with The Real Whacker holding on well.
2:55pm Bowl Chase
14:59
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Mike Jones
Stage Star has the lead from Grey Dawning with the field bunching up with 9 fences still to jump.
2:55pm Bowl Chase
14:58
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Mike Jones
Embassy Gardens pulls up!
Paul Townend’s pursuit of three wins in a row is over as he pulls up his mount sharply and decides against continuing.
2:55pm Bowl Chase
14:57
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Mike Jones
Stage Star and Grey Dawning are slowly caught by The Real Whacker though those three have a lead of a couple of lengths over the rest.
2:55pm Bowl Chase
14:56
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Mike Jones
And they’re off!
Grey Dawning and Stage Star set the early pace.
2:55pm Bowl Chase
14:49
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Mike Jones
Latest odds for the Bowl Chase:
Grey Dawning 3/1
Gaelic Warrior 4/1
Embassy Gardens 9/2
Ahoy Senor 8/1
Stage Star 9/1
Djelo 14/1
The Real Whacker 18/1
Rachael Blackmore in ambulance after fall
14:48
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Mike Jones
Rachael Blackmore’s mount fell in the previous race and the jockey has walked into the nearby ambulance for some treatment.
It is unclear how serious an injury she has (if she indeed has one).
Her ride, Willy de Houelle, suffered a fatal fall.
A second win for Paul Towned
14:44
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Mike Jones
Two wins from two today for Paul Townend. Here’s what he thought of Murcia’s run:
Willie Mullins Paul Townend
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 3, 2025
Murcia makes it two from two ✌️#ITVRacing | @WillieMullinsNH | @PTownend pic.twitter.com/pa9sx284wk
Murcia wins Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle
14:36
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Mike Jones
The 11/4 winner never looked in doubt and Paul Townend had another fantastic ride:
BOLTED UP! ⚡️
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 3, 2025
Murcia storms to the Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle
Willie Mullins and Paul Townend are #ITVRacing | @WillieMullinsNH | @PTownend pic.twitter.com/lpx52jKGOi
2:20pm Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle
14:32
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Mike Jones
Results for the second race at Aintree
1) Mucia - 11/4
2) Live Conti - 16/1
3) Puturhansdtogether - 3/2F
4) Give It To Me Oj - 28/1
2:20pm Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle
14:26
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Mike Jones
Murcia wins the Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle!
Puturhandstogether can’t get it going over the back straight and Murcia is too far ahead to catch.
It’s a second winner of the day for Paul Townend.
2:20pm Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle
14:25
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Mike Jones
Heading back towards home and Aviemore has the lead but is quickly overtaken by Murica.
Live Conti pushes up as does Puturhandstogether...
2:20pm Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle
14:22
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Mike Jones
Aviemore has the lead for Harry Cobden but Murcia is racing alongside and is moving well.
Over the third jump Live Conti and Filibustering are the two main challengers further back.
2:20pm Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle
14:21
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Mike Jones
And they’re off!
Puturhandstogether is the favourite for this next race with Murcia, ridden by Paul Townend, the closest rival.
Nicky Henderson explains Lulamba decision
14:16
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Mike Jones
The Triumph Hurdle runner-up had been expected to line up against his own age group in the Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle over two miles and a furlong.
However, he was entered in the two-and-a-half-mile race against his elders on Monday and the Seven Barrows handler now thinks that is the right way to go.
He said: "When we looked at it, the extra distance, the 10lb allowance, everything just swayed us towards the other race.
"It was something that only came to me in the middle of the morning on the day of entries really - the extra half-mile is what I'm really after.
"He really finished off his race strongly in the Triumph and as Nico (de Boinville) said, he needed all of the Cheltenham hill to get by East India Dock and then it wasn't his fault that one (Poniros) came past him, he just never saw him.
"We just felt the nature of the race on Thursday, I don't need to tell anybody that Aintree is a completely different track, it's very much a speedier track than Cheltenham."
2:20pm Boodles Juvenile Hurdle
14:12
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Mike Jones
Latest odds for the second race at Aintree:
Puturhandstogether 11/8
Murcia 4/1
Wendrock 9/1
Naturally Nimble 12/1
Live Conti 16/1
Filbustering 18/1
Mambonumberfive 18/1
Gibbs Island 25/1
Willy De Houelle 28/1
Aviemore 40/1
BAR 50/1 – 13 Runners
Paul Townend react to Impaire Et Passe's win
14:06
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Mike Jones
Jockey Paul Townend spoke to ITV Racing after the first race at Aintree.
Here’s what he said:
"Even the stable staff might have cheek pieces this weekend."
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 3, 2025
They seem to have done the trick with Impaire Et Passe!
#ITVRacing | @WillieMullinsNH | @PTownend pic.twitter.com/76vkmIf9f8
1.45pm Manifesto Novices' Chase result
14:00
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Mike Jones
1) Impaire Et Passe - 9/4
2) Gidleigh Park - 7/1
3) Jango Baie - 3/2F
4) Boombawn - 22/1
Impaire Et Passe wins the Manifesto Novices Chase!
13:56
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Mike Jones
Here’s the result from the first race of the Aintree Festival:
IMPAIRE ET PASSE with a DRAMATIC round of jumping but a winning one!
— Aintree Racecourse (@AintreeRaces) April 3, 2025
The EBC Group Manifesto Group belongs to team Willie Mullins & Paul Townend... pic.twitter.com/SFjk7dzvum
1:45pm Manifesto Novices’ Chase
13:52
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Mike Jones
Impaire Et Passe wins the Manifesto Novices Chase!
He leaps over the last fence into first place and kicks on. He’s got the legs to hold off a resurgence from Jango Baie.
Gidleigh Park held on for second and ran a good race but didn’t have enough for the final stretch.
1:45pm Manifesto Novices’ Chase
13:51
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Mike Jones
Jango Baie is crowded out and has to move to the outside to push on.
Gidleigh Park leaps over the second to last with Impaire Et Passe moving well...
1:45pm Manifesto Novices’ Chase
13:50
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Mike Jones
The field compacts after a mistake from Gidleigh Park and the tempo eases off.
Impaire Et Passe trots alongside Jango Baie and moves to his outside.
Croke Park has nudged up to second.
1:45pm Manifesto Novices’ Chase
13:49
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Mike Jones
Impaire Et Passe has his eyes on the back of Jango Baie in fifth but Gidleigh Park still leads and is jumping well.
He’s a couple of lengths ahead of Rubaud and Harry Cobden.
1:45pm Manifesto Novices’ Chase
13:48
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Mike Jones
Gidleigh Park leads ahead of Rubaud in these early stages with Croke Park half a length back.
Jango Baie is sat in fourth and has a good position on the rail.
1:45pm Manifesto Novices’ Chase
13:46
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Mike Jones
And they’re off!
Jango Baie sets off as the favourite for this one after such a good run in the Arkle at Cheltenham.
Impaire Et Passe will be a close rival but let’s see how things play out.
1:45pm Manifesto Novices’ Chase
13:45
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Mike Jones
Here are the latest odds for the opening race of the festival:
Impaire Et Passe 2/1
Jango Baie 5/2
Croke Park 11/2
Gidleigh Park 13/2
Rubaud 20/1
The Kalooki Kid 28/1
Boombawn 40/1
Mark Of Gold 66/1
Fascile Mode 200/1
Sam Turner’s tips for 1.45pm
13:40
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Mike Jones
Jango Baie – 2 points win @ 5/2
Gidleigh Park – 1 point win @ 11/2
Jango Baie pulled off one of the unlikeliest victories in the Arkle Chase seen for years when overhauling his four rivals in the dying strides to snatch a dramatic success.
This step up in trip should really play to his strengths and he has a major chance of following up providing he jumps with a little more fluency than he did at Cheltenham.
Gidleigh Park is reportedly a hard horse to keep right but the form of his Windsor win on easy ground took a handsome boost at the Festival when runner-up Caldwell Potter bolted up and the selection looks like another to relish the return to today’s trip.
Aintree Hurdle contenders
13:36
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Mike Jones
After deciding against running Brighterdaysahead, Gordon Elliott relies on another high-class mare in Wodhooh, who stretched her unbeaten record to seven in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Salver (Gary and Josh Moore), Tellherthename (Jonjo and AJ O'Neill), Break My Soul (Ian Donoghue) and Take No Chances (Dan Skelton) are also contenders in the Aintree Hurdle.
Who will come out on top?
Constitution Hill vs Lossiemouth
13:30
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Mike Jones
Constitution Hill clashed with Cheltenham Festival heroine Lossiemouth in the Aintree Hurdle at 3.30pm today.
It will be the second time the duo have met, with Constitution Hill coming out on top during his brilliant comeback victory in the Christmas Hurdle on Boxing Day.
Reserve deadline is on Friday
13:22
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Mike Jones
No horses were withdrawn in today’s declaration stage for the Grand National.
That means there are four reserves in place for Saturday’s race: Shakem Up'Arry - owned by former football manager Harry Redknapp - Roi Mage, Favori De Champdou and Fantastic Lady.
The initial 34-field can withdraw up to 1pm on Friday and be replaced in the race but afterwards any non-runners will affect the number of horses in the race.
The Grand National is the biggest horse race in the world – but its future is in serious doubt
13:14
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Mike Jones
The FA Cup final, a Lord’s Test match, The Open, Wimbledon, the Grand National – all iconic British sporting events, revered and treasured by the viewing public.
For some of a certain vintage, all of the above, plus the likes of the British Grand Prix and World Snooker Championships are intrinsically linked with our childhoods and formed the very fabric of our sporting obsession with terrestrial television transporting us to Wembley, Silverstone or Aintree to witness acts of brilliance and unstinting bravery.
That was certainly the correct description for the jockeys that tackled the National’s formidable obstacles – 40 horses galloping at high speed, attacking fences like Becher’s Brook and The Chair. There was a jeopardy, an unavoidable feeling of anxiousness and suspense; would the horse we had drawn in the office sweepstake, been tipped by grandma or picked on trends and statistics, navigate both the 5ft ditch and most imposing fence on the course at 5ft 2in?
Stumptown is the new favourite
13:00
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Mike Jones
Betfred’s Robert Ford said: “Stumptown is our new 7/1 outright favourite for Saturday’s Grand National after the final field was announced.
“Stumptown was the previous 8/1 joint-favourite alongside I Am Maximus and Iroko. I Am Maximus has also been cut and is currently 15/2, trailing Gavin Cromwell’s horse in the market.
“Iroko has drifted out to 9/1 alongside Hewick and Vanillier. One-time favourite Intense Raffles has drifted to 10s as Perceval Legallois comes into 11s from 12s.”
Grand National betting guide: All 34 horses ranked and rated
12:48
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Mike Jones
The biggest event on the British horse racing calendar is upon us once again as millions of Brits tune in to the 2025 Grand National at Aintree with an eye at beating the bookmakers.
With 34 horses poised to arrive at the start line, I Am Maximus will hope for a repeat outing after storming to a dominant victory in 2024.
The Gordon Elliott horse is by no means a sure bet this year, though, with the field for potential victors opening up even further after Gold Cup winner
Inothewayurthinkin was ruled out of the race - having topped the market within minutes of claiming a glorious upset over Galopin des Champs in the iconic race at Prestbury Park.
Prize money: How much does the Grand National winner win?
12:37
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Mike Jones
The pot for the Grand National is up to an eyewatering £1m and the winning connections earn £500,000.
The rest of the pot is split up as followed:
- Second place – £200,000
- Third place – £100,000
- Fourth place – £65,000
- Fifth place – £40,000
- Sixth place – £30,000
- Seventh place – £20,000
- Eight place – £ 15,000
- Ninth place – £10,000
- Tenth place – £5000
How can I watch on TV and is there a live stream?
12:28
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Mike Jones
More than six million fans tuned in to watch last year’s Grand National, which is on free-to-air television through ITV, with the channel set to broadcast coverage throughout the three-day Aintree meet.
But if you want full and uninterrupted coverage of all the races, you must have a subscription for Racing TV. Both ITV and Racing TV will provide live streams. ITVX and Racing TV are available through the websites or dedicated apps on your phone.
When and where is the Grand National 2025?
12:19
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Mike Jones
The Grand National is on Saturday, 5 April and headlines a three-day festival of racing at Aintree racecourse, which begins on Thursday, 3 April.
The big race begins at 4pm BST on 5 April. Aintree Racecourse, positioned just outside of Liverpool, will host the iconic race, with more history to be made this year on the Mildmay course.
The triangular-shaped course, which is just over 2m2f long, is one of the most challenging tests in the sport with a maximum of 34 horses, cut from 40 in 2023, battling for glory.
The race can vary in time, with Mr Frisk triumphing in 1990 in a breathtaking time of eight minutes and 47.80 seconds, but most years the winner crosses the finish line in just over nine minutes.
Constitution Hill is drifting
12:11
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Mike Jones
Constitution Hill winning or losing is a huge result for the bookmakers this week.
Nearly one third (32%) of all Aintree ante-post accumulators placed through Oddschecker include Nicky Henderson’s star hurdler.
Since Bet365 “super boosted” Constitution Hill this morning, there’s been a big weakening in market support for him.
His odds have drifted out from 5/6 to 11/10 this morning and Lossiemouth has come in from 6/4 to 5/4.
Aintree getting ready for day one
12:02
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Mike Jones
Irish runners are popular
11:45
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Sam Turner
Runners from across the Irish Sea have proved popular with punters on Day One of the National festival, with the meeting’s betting partners, William Hill, reporting brisk trade.
Spokesperson Hills, Lee Phelps, said: “Irish horses are all the rage in the markets ahead of the first day of Aintree’s Grand National Festival, with the major market movers in all seven of today’s races Irish-trained.
“There’s been notable support for Lossiemouth (11/8 from 7/4) against Constitution Hill in the William Hill Aintree Hurdle (3:30pm). Punters are also backing the Irish to get off to the perfect start with Impaire Et Passe strongly backed in the opening Manifesto Novices’ Chase (1:45pm) at 2/1 from 11/4, while Joseph O’Brien’s Cheltenham Festival winner Puturhandstogether has shortened into 6/4 from 9/4 for the four-year-old Grade 1 (2:20pm).
“Spillane’s Tower (11/4 from 10/3) is also the major mover in the Bowl (2:55pm) as the Irish look to sweep the floor on the opening day.”
Townend previews Lossiemouth's chances
11:36
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Mike Jones
Here is Paul Townend speaking to ITV Racing about the chances of Lossiemouth winning the Aintree Hurdle today:
️ "I dunno, what do I do? Tune in later to see."
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 3, 2025
Paul Townend speaks to Alice Plunkett ahead of Lossiemouth's run in the Aintree Hurdle.#ITVRacing | #TheOpeningShow | @PTownend pic.twitter.com/270jJ8uxUE
'Hopefully we'll get our revenge'
11:28
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Mike Jones
Paul Townend says he is looking forward to the battle between Lossiemouth and Constitution Hill in the Aintree Hurdle later today.
Townend rode Lossiemouth to victory in the Mares Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March while Constitution Hill fell in the Champion Hurdle.
The two horses last raced on Boxing Day with the latter coming out on top but Townend thinks things may be different at Aintree.
He told ITV racing: “She was very good in the Mares [Hurdle at Cheltenham]. I think the trip here will suit her. She’s in good form and took a good look around the track.
“There isn’t much between them [Lossiemouth and Constitution Hill] at Kempton. We’re coming off the back of a win, which you always like to do, so there’s a lot in our favour.
“Constitution Hill fell obviously in the Champion Hurdle but we know how good he is, we saw he backside at Christmastime and we’ve seen it a lot of times.
“Hopefully we’ll get our revenge today.”
The confirmed Grand National field
11:20
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Mike Jones
Here’s the confirmation from Aintree of what the field will look like for the Grand National on Saturday:
The @RandoxHealth Grand National runners are in...
— Aintree Racecourse (@AintreeRaces) April 3, 2025
Joshua Duckworth is this year's honorary 35th runner, @AlderHey ❤️
Tell us who wins pic.twitter.com/s86afQU4n5
Davy Russell backs I Am Maximus
11:09
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Mike Jones
Davy Russell, who famously won back-to-back Grand Nationals on board Tiger Roll in 2018 and 2019, has tipped his winner for this year’s Grand National
Russell picked out last year’s winner, I Am Maximus, and is backing jockey Paul Townend to recreate his feat of going winning consecutive Grand Nationals.
Speaking to Oddschecker, Russell said: “I was just so impressed by I Am Maximus last year.
“Paul Townend was fantastic on him. He’s got a good enough profile for the race, and he’s got a very good chance this year.”
Merseyrail issue special timetable for Grand National Festival
11:00
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Mike Jones
Merseyrail have announced on X that a special train timetable will be running over the next three days for the Grand National festival.
They said: "Due to The Grand National Festival a special timetable will be running 3-5 April."
A seven-and-a-half-minute service will operate between Aintree and Liverpool Central/Moorfields stations at the following times:
Liverpool City Centre to Aintree, from approximately 10:00 – 13:00 (before the races).
Aintree to Liverpool City Centre, from approximately 16:30 – 20:30 (after the races.)
Other lines have been affected too and more details can be found here.
Grand National runners, riders and latest odds for 2025 race
10:57
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Mike Jones
The Grand National is just days away as momentum gathers after a thrilling four days at Cheltenham Festival to leave the British horse racing calendar in full swing.
Gold Cup winner Inothewayurthinkin appeared set to attempt a famous double at Aintree, but he was one of 11 horses taken out at the second round of scratches while a number of others withdrew at the five-day confirmation point, boosting hopes of an audacious repeat for I Am Maximus after glory in 2024 with jockey Paul Townend.
Inothewayurthinkin, who was the 3/1 favourite on betting sites after downing Galopin des Champs at Cheltenham, was attempting to become just the second horse after Golden Miller in 1934 to win both iconic races in the same season.
More info on ground conditions
10:43
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Mike Jones
Ground conditions for Day One of the Grand National meeting:
Mildmay & Hurdle Courses: Good to Soft, Good in places
Grand National Course: Good to Soft
There was 17.5mm of rain in March. Temperatures reached 18C on Monday, 16.5C on Tuesday and 18C on Wednesday. Watering commenced the week commencing 17th March, with an average of 60-70mm applied.
It is a dry, sunny forecast today with temperatures of 19C
'Good to Soft' going at Aintree today
10:36
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Mike Jones
The latest ground report at Aintree has the official going as Good to Soft, Good (in places) on the Mildmay Course and Good to Soft on the Grand National Course.
Grand National to receive worldwide TV exposure
10:30
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Sam Turner
This Saturday’s Randox Grand National at Aintree will receive worldwide TV exposure with more than 30 broadcasters showcasing live the world’s most famous Jumps race to around 170 countries.
Working with The Jockey Club, which owns and operates Aintree Racecourse, Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and HBA Media have secured a wide range of broadcasters for the iconic race, which will see 34 runners and riders take on 30 unique fences over four-and-a-quarter miles.
Leading broadcasters such as SuperSport (Africa), ESPN (LATAM and Caribbean), Fanduel (US), Viaplay and Setanta (Europe) have signed up, while those showing the race for the first time include FanCode (160m users in India), Sportsnet (Canada), D-Smart (Turkey) and Charlton (Israel).
Fox Sports will include highlights on its American network for the first time.
Aintree day one racecard
10:22
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Mike Jones
1:45pm: Manifesto Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)
2:20pm: Anniversary Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1)
2:55pm: Aintree Bowl (Grade 1)
3:30pm: Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1)
4:05pm: Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase
4:40pm: Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
5:15pm: Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2)
Trains cancelled ahead of Grand National day one
10:13
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Mike Jones
Merseyrail have cancelled several trains this morning as fans look to arrive at Aintree Racecourse for the opening day of the festival.
The explanation is due to a train fault earlier this morning and the train operator said the issues are impacting the Ellesmere Port line, Southport and Hunts Cross line, Ormskirk line and Headbolt Lane via Kirkby line.
Grand National 2025 entries - ranked by current odds
10:10
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Mike Jones
- Stumptown 9/1
- Iroko 10/1
- I Am Maximus 11/1
- Vanillier 11/1
- Hewick 11/1
- Perceval Legallois 12/1
- Intense Raffles 14/1
- Minella Cocooner 16/1
- Kandoo Kid 20/1
- Meetingofthewaters 22/1
- Hyland 22/1
- Three
