Summary

  • I Am Maximus wins Grand National at Aintree

  • 7-1 joint favourite wins for jockey Paul Townend and trainer Willie Mullins

  • Delta Work second, Minella Indo third and Galvin fourth

  • Irish 1-2-3-4 with Kitty's Light fifth

  • Corach Rambler, 2023 winner, unseats jockey at first fence

  • 21 of the 32 runners finish the race and all horses return safely

  1. Postpublished at 16:04 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    Almost at the halfway point. Glengouly still leads with Foxy Jacks just in behind.

  2. Postpublished at 16:04 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    Stattler has pulled up, with Noble Yeats well back and Limerick Lace making a mistake.

  3. Postpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    Three grey horses shoulder to shoulder just off the lead as Glengouly leads them around the Canal Turn.

  4. Postpublished at 16:02 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    24 fences to clear in the National, it's Glengouly in the lead at Becher's for the first time.

  5. Postpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    Proof if it was ever needed that the Grand National is as unpredictable as it gets!

  6. Corach Rambler outpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    Away first time. The crowd is enormous at the first fence and Corach Rambler is gone at the first!

  7. Under way!published at 16:01 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    They're OFF!

  8. Postpublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 13 April

    Mr Incredible is playing up a touch, he's detached from the field and they'll all need lining up once again.

  9. Postpublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    I am Maximus is still favourite, with last year's winner Corach Rambler second favourite. They're at the start.

  10. 'I can't wait'published at 15:58 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    Mahler Mission jockey Ben Harvey, speaking to ITV: "I'm looking forward to it, I can't wait to get out there now."

  11. Postpublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    It's a much earlier race this year than in recent years - it's one of a number of changes made to the event. It looks like the best weather of the day as well.

  12. It's timepublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 13 April

    AintreeImage source, Getty Images

    Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (16:00 BST)

    My Pension Expert Maghull Novices' Chase (17:00 BST)

    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open (17:35 BST)

  13. Postpublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 13 April

    Derek Fox, winner last year on Corach Rambler, leads the jockeys out onto the course. It's nearly time to get the biggest show of them all on the road.

  14. Listen to the action livepublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Can't watch the Grand National today? Then fear not because BBC Radio 5 Live has you covered with live coverage from Aintree and commentary for the big race coming up.

  15. Win it for Betsy?published at 15:48 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    Media caption,

    Christian Williams Kitty’s Light website video

    There won't be a dry eye in the house if Kitty's Light wins. Welsh trainer Christian Williams' young daughter Betsy is receiving treatment for leukaemia. She's also in the stands watching on somewhere today...

  16. Grand National - latest oddspublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 13 April

    Frank Keogh
    BBC Sport at Aintree

    Bookmaker's odds

    I Am Maximus, trained by Willie Mullins for owner JP McManus, is retaining his position as favourite for the Grand National.

    The 2022 winner Noble Yeats has been attracting support at a bigger price.

    Approximate odds: 6-1 I Am Maximus, 8-1 Corach Rambler, 9-1 Limerick Lace 12-1 Mr Incredible, Meetingofthewaters, Panda Boy, 14-1 Vanillier, Kitty's Light, Mahler Mission, 16-1 Noble Yeats, 20-1 Bar.

  17. 'Corach loves this place'published at 15:45 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    Corach Rambler trainer Lucinda Russell, speaking to ITV: "The thing about Corach is that he loves this place. He's in great form. He's moving fantastically. I'm looking forward to it for him.

    "I see the ground has dried out so that's not an issue. The Gold Cup? All I can say is he looks really ripped now. I'm not too concerned about that."

  18. Postpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 13 April

    The horses are in the parade ring, four greys and two mares among them. Any one of the 32 runners could take this of course.

    At the moment Minella Crooner is the long shot at around 150-1.

  19. Postpublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    Twenty minutes to go time. Aintree is sizzling with tension, excitement and prosecco.

  20. Grand National in a nutshellpublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 13 April

    Grand National (16:00 BST)

    Frank Keogh
    BBC Sport at Aintree

    Corach RamblerImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Corach Rambler won last year's race

    How long does it last? The winner usually completes the course in about nine minutes. The 30 jumps include Becher's Brook and The Chair.

    What does the winner get? The total prize fund is £1m, with the winning team collecting more than £500,000.

    Why are there different weights? It is a handicap steeplechase with runners allocated weights according to their ratings.

    How old are the horses? The race is open to horses aged seven and upwards who meet specific criteria.

    How many Grand Nationals have there been? This is the 176th running of the race.