THE Grand National is back in April – and so is the world’s greatest steeplechase.
The famous race takes place at the three-day event in Aintree as upcoming stars, fan favourites and shock winners will look to take home a victory.
Horses and jockeys during the Grand National.
Nearly every horse will have their whole campaign geared around winning the four-mile and 2½ furlong race, including Lucinda Russell’s Corach Rambler, who romped home victorious in 2023.
But the Grand National sells out quickly, and organisers have again capped the number of fans allowed this year.
The 2024 event will run from Thursday, April 11 to Saturday, April 13.
Here, we tell you all you need to know about the 2024 Grand National.
When is Aintree Festival 2024?
The Aintree Festival will return on Thursday 11th April 2024.It will run between April 11 and Saturday, April, 13.The first race will take place at 1.45 pm on each day.
When is the Grand National?
The Randox Grand National Steeplechase will take place at 5.15pm on April 13, 2024.
What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?
The Grand National will be available live on ITV and Racing TV.You can follow all the action on SunSport’s Grand National live blog.
Can I buy tickets for Aintree 2024?
You can now buy tickets for the Grand National.The tickets come in varying costs for different enclosures.You can view all the available ticket options here.
Who are the favourites for the 2024 Grand National?
Favourites for the big race include last year’s winner Corach Rambler at 16-1.
Other favourites include:
Fastorslow 20-1I Am Maximus 20-1Mr Incredible 20-1
*Odds courtesy of PaddyPower and are correct at the time of publication.
What are the changes to the Grand National this year?
The Jockey Club, in conjunction with the British Horseracing Authority, have outlined five key features that will come into force in time for the National on April 13 next year.
They are:
Maximum number of runners cut from 40 to 34.First of the 16 fences moved 60 yards closer to stop horses running too fast at the start.Off time of 5.15pm brought forward to ensure the best ground conditions.Running rail altered to help capture loose horses.Minimum handicap rating raised to 130 from 125.
In addition to this, the biggest changes to the £1million race for a decade will also see a standing start be used in a bid to slow speed approaching the first jump.
Is Rachael Blackmore riding the Grand National in 2024?
Yes. Rachael Blackmore will be riding at the Grand National in 2024.
Blackmore took the sporting world by storm when she won the Grand National two years ago.
She is best known for becoming the first female jockey to win the 30-fence jump when she rode Minella Times in 2021 at Aintree.
Blackmore also won numerous events at Cheltenham and the Gold Cup with A Plus Tard in 2022.
Rachael Blackmore after winning the Grand National back in 2021 on Minella Times.The Times Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
