Grand National Tips

The 2026 edition of the Aintree Grand National is set to take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 and the start time has been brought forward to 16:00.

Our team here at Betfred Insights will keep you updated throughout the build-up to the event as we follow the betting markets closely and will report on the entries as the 81 horses who have been entered are whittled down to the newly-reduced maximum of 34, who will contest the race.

We’ll be following the form, the weights, which jockey will ride each horse and of course for those new to betting on the Grand National, we’ll provide a step-by-step guide for how to sign up and place your bets with us at Betfred.

In 2025, it was a day to remember for Willie Mullins as the legendary trainer landed a 1-2-3 with Nick Rockett winning the race as a 33/1 shot.

We’ll review each horse who is set to run in the Grand National, with an article on each of the 34 confirmed runners the week of the race. Our tipsters will provide their expert thoughts on the chances each entry has and our Horse Racing team will follow the Market Movers to give the punter all the insight and comprehensive coverage that you would expect from Betfred.