Grand National 2026 Preview: 48-Page Guide with Tips, Runners & Expert | Racing | Sport

It’s that time of year again and the ever-popular, indispensable 48-page guide to the 2026 Randox Grand National is here. To purchase a copy online, simply click here.

It’s packed with interviews, features, stats and all you need for the 178th running of the world’s greatest steeplechase and the three-day meeting at Aintree Racecourse on April 9-11.

There are features on some of the leading contenders including last year’s winner Nick Rockett with his trainer Willie Mullins, winning rider Patrick Mullins and owner Stewart Andrew.

We have interviews with trainer Dan Skelton on mare Panic Attack’s bid for a historic win, trainer Gavin Cromwell on Final Orders, former champion jockey Richard Johnson on his syndicate-owned hope Imperial Saint as well as chats with Rebecca Curtis on Haiti Couleurs, Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero on Iroko and Jagwar’s chances, Ben Pauling on Becher hero Twig and another powerful Irish challenge.

Racing reporter Chris Wright also picks his top 10 horses who could triumph in the big race.

We have former jockey Mick Fitzgerald on his National high 30 years on and this year’s race. Plus there’s a feature on the 50th anniversary of trainer Fred Rimell’s record-equalling fourth win with Rag Trade and the story of The Duke, winner of the 1936 Grand Liverpool Steeplechase – the forerunner of the Grand National.

There are also features with Aintree’s estates manager Steve Fyles on preparing the course, Grand National handicapper Martin Greenwood and much more.

There’s a guide to the horses, jockeys, colours and form for all this year’s Grand National runners and to Aintree Racecourse itself plus all the stats and facts on the big race.

Don’t hang around order your copy here or pick up at a participating retailer near you!