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Grand National 2026 - Complete Guide to Watching and All Competing Horses

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The Grand National, the world’s most renowned horse race, is set to take place this Saturday at Aintree Racecourse. This 178th running promises excitement as 34 horses line up to claim the coveted £500,000 prize money awarded to the winner, with payouts extending to the 10th-place finisher. This year’s contest has seen the withdrawal of defending champion Nick Rockett and his replacement, Pied Piper, leaving the 2024 winner, I Am Maximus, as the favorites at 7/1 odds.