Grand National Ante-Post Tips: Iroko stands out after handicap release

Grand National Ante-Post Tips: Iroko stands out after handicap release

Racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge makes his Grand National ante-post tips following the release of the handicaps ahead of the April meet at Aintree.

Four trainers who could win the Grand National for the first time in 2026

The Grand National is a race that creates legacies. From the jockeys and owners to the trainers and stable staff who pour months of preparation into a single afternoon at Aintree, victory is career-defining. While some yards have enjoyed repeated success in the race, others are striving to break new ground — and 2026 could be the year fresh names are added to Aintree’s roll of honour. With the early horse racing odds beginning to take shape, her…