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The Grand National remains the ultimate ‘people’s race’, drawing in everyone from seasoned punters to those who only bet once a year. This Saturday, all eyes turn to Aintree for the world’s most iconic steeplechase, with betting turnover predicted to soar well past £250million globally.

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I Am Maximus, the 2024 victor and 2025 runner-up, is the current favourite due to his prowess over the Aintree fences. Another challenger is Grangeclare West, now ridden by last year’s winning jockey, Patrick Mullins. Following a robust third-place finish in the 2025 race, he is viewed as a serious threat, particularly given his excellent form in recent chases.

Iroko came home fourth in 2025 as the favourite. He is highly rated by trainers Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero and is anticipated to be a contender. Emerging talent Jagwar has garnered considerable backing after an impressive campaign, including a noteworthy display at the Cheltenham Festival.

The Dan Skelton-trained Panic Attack has entered the discussion following victories in prominent handicap chases like the Coral Gold Cup. Sadly, Nick Rockett won’t be defending his crown after being pulled out of the race on Thursday morning.

Tom Bellemy was due to replace Mullins, but his dream National story would last barely 24 hours, with Nick Rockett ruled out of the race. Mullins, an assistant to his legendary trainer father Willie, said: “We wanted to give him every chance, but he gave a few coughs this morning and that made up our mind with him.

“It is frustrating, but it was a case of everything needed to go right to get him here and, unfortunately, we just didn’t get everything go right. He could have run, but we didn’t want to do that if he wasn’t 110 per cent.

“You need to be 110 per cent to run in a race like the Grand National and, unfortunately, he is not at the moment. We will look at Punchestown now.”

Nick Rockett’s absence would have meant the first reserve, Pied Piper, would come into the race, but his trainer Gordon Elliott revealed he would also miss out.