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Grand National 2026 Full List of 34 Confirmed Aintree Runners
The defending champion heads the 34-runner field as Willie Mullins seeks a fourth Grand National win and a £1 million prize.
- I Am Maximus heads the maximum field of 34 runners for Saturday's 178th Randox Grand National at Aintree, with the race beginning at 4pm.
- Trainer Willie Mullins seeks a fourth Grand National victory, potentially tying records held by Ginger McCain and Fred Rimell, while defending champion Nick Rockett attempts to emulate Tiger Roll's consecutive victories from 2018 and 2019.
- Ben Pauling's Twig, purchased for £100, offers a "fairytale National story" as he returns after finishing 10th last year, with Beau Morgan, the owner's 21-year-old son, riding the gelding.
- The 178th running features 30 challenging obstacles across four miles and approximately 74 yards, with the victor collecting £1 million in prize money, the largest purse in National Hunt racing.
- I Am Maximus seeks to become the first dual winner since Tiger Roll, attempting to emulate Red Rum's historic dominance; no horse has won, lost, and reclaimed the title since Red Rum.
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