THE biggest race in the horse racing calendar takes place TODAY at Aintree!
Jockeys, trainers and owners will all be eyeing up a slice of the tasty £1million prize pot on offer.
Last year's winner was an eye-opener as Noble Yeats, ridden by amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen triumphed and was priced at a huge 50-1.
Which just goes to show anybody can claim the prestigious trophy.
Winning the Grand National was a fairytale ending to Sam Waley-Cohen's career as a jockey.
in 2021 Rachael Blackmore became the first-ever female jockey to win the Grand National.
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The Irish jockey rode Minella Times to victory at Aintree.
When is the Grand National 2023?
- The Grand National will take place TODAY, Saturday, April 15.
- It will start at 5:15pm UK time.
- Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool is the venue.
What channel is the Grand National 2023 on and can it be live streamed FREE?
- The Grand National 2023 will be shown live on ITV and Racing TV.
- You can stream all the action from Aintree for FREE via the ITVX app.
- The ITVX app is available to download for FREE on your mobile or tablet device.
What is the prize money for the Grand National 2023?
Here is a breakdown of the prize money up for grabs at this year's Grand National:
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- 1st place: £500,000
- 2nd place: £200,000
- 3rd place: £100,000
- 4th place: £65,000
- 5th place: £40,000
- 6th place: £30,000
- 7th place: £20,000
- 8th place: £15,000
- 9th place: £10,000
- 10th place: £5,000
What is the schedule on the day of the Grand National 2023?
Here is the full schedule for Saturday, April 15 at Aintree Racecourse:
- 1:45pm UK time: Systems Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3)
- 2:25pm UK time: Betway Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
- 3:00pm UK time: Maghull Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)
- 3:35pm UK time: Ryanair Stayers’ Hurdle (registered as the Liverpool Hurdle) (Grade 1)
- 4:15pm UK time: Betway Handicap Chase (Grade 3)
- 5:15pm UK time: Randox Grand National Chase (Grade 3)
- 6:20pm UK time: Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2)
Who are the confirmed Grand National runners and what are there odds?
Any Second Now
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Trainer: Ted Walsh
16-1
Noble Yeats
Jockey: Sean Bowen
Trainer: Emmet Mullins
14-1
Galvin
Jockey: Davy Russell
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
22-1
Fury Road
Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
40-1
The Big Dog
Jockey: Aidan Coleman
Trainer: Peter Fahey
14-1
Capodanno
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Trainer: Willie Mullins
18-1
Delta Work
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
9-1
Sam Brown
Jockey: Jonathan Burke
Trainer: Anthony Honeyball
66-1
Lifetime Ambition
Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Trainer: Jessica Harrington
33-1
Carefully Selected
Jockey: Michael O'Sullivan
Trainer: Willie Mullins
66-1
Coko Beach
Jockey: Harry Cobden
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
28-1
Longhouse Poet
Jockey: J J Slevin
Trainer: Martin Brassil
22-1
Gaillard Du Mesnil
Jockey: Paul Townend
Trainer: Willie Mullins
9-1
Darasso
Jockey: Luke Dempsey
Trainer: Joseph O'Brien
100-1
Le Milos
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Trainer: Dan Skelton
16-1
The Big Breakaway
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Trainer: Joe Tizzard
40-1
Cape Gentleman
Jockey: Jody McGarvey
Trainer: 'Shark' Hanlon
100-1
Roi Mage
Jockey: Felix de Giles
Trainer: Patrick Griffin
80-1
Diol Ker
Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Trainer: Noel Meade
80-1
A Wave Of The Sea
Jockey: Luke Dempsey
Trainer: Joseph O'Brien
66-1
Minella Trump
Jockey: Theo Gillard
Trainer: Donald McCain
50-1
Vanillier
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
20-1
Velvet Elvis
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Trainer: Thomas Gibney
40-1
Ain't That A Shame
Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead
10-1
Corach Rambler
Jockey: Derek Fox
Trainer: Lucinda Russell
10-1
Enjoy d'Allen
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Trainer: Ciaran Murphy
40-1
Mr Incredible
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Trainer: Willie Mullins
12-1
Mister Coffey
Jockey: Nico de Boinville
Trainer: Nicky Henderson
33-1
Cloudy Glen
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Trainer: Venetia Williams
40-1
Hill Sixteen
Jockey: Ryan Mania
Trainer: Sandy Thomson
66-1
Gabbys Cross
Jockey: Peter Carberry
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead
66-1
Recite A Prayer
Jockey: Jack Foley
Trainer: Willie Mullins
80-1
Eva's Oskar
Jockey: Alan Johns
Trainer: Tim Vaughan
40-1
Our Power
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Trainer: Sam Thomas
22-1
Dunboyne
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
50-1
Francky du Berlais
Jockey: Ben Jones
Trainer: Peter Bowen
100-1
Fortescue
Jockey: Hugh Nugent
Trainer: Henry Daly
80-1
Back On The Lash
Jockey: Adam Wedge
Trainer: Martin Keighley
25-1
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Born By The Sea
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Trainer: Paul John Gilligan
80-1
*Odds courtesy of Betfair and are correct at the time of publication.
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