Grand National results LIVE: Tips and updates as Jonbon set to headline day two at Aintree
The Willie Mullins-trained Lossiemouth took victory in the Aintree Hurdle after Constitution Hill fell once more following a stumble at the Cheltenham Festival.
On Friday, Jonbon will face Protektorat in the Melling Chase and there's interest in Romeo Coolio who hopes to shrug off defeat in the Michael O'Sullivan Novices Nurdle last month.
The Grand National main event itself takes place on Saturday 5 April and the field was confirmed on Thursday with I Am Maximus leading the charge once more.
The 2024 winner aims to emulate Tiger Roll and Red Rum in winning consecutive Grand Nationals but extra weight may hinder his chances in a strong field that includes Stumptown and Intense Raffles.
Good morning!
Welcome to The Independent's coverage of day two at the Grand National Festival from Aintree racecourse.
Yesterday was a thrilling affair with fans of Willie Mullins celebrating in style as the Irish trainer won the first four grade ones of the day.
The peak was a victory for the Paul Townend ridden Lossiemouth who defeated Constitution Hill in the Aintree Hurdle after the latter fell down the final stretch.
Today's action is headline by the Melling Chase in which Jonbon will attempt to put aside a poor outing at Cheltenham to triumph against Protektorat, El Fabiolo and Matata.
We'll have all the coverage from Friday's races at Aintree as well as build-up to the big race; the Grand National itself running tomorrow at 4pm.
Mike Jones4 April 2025 07:31
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