05-04-2025
Where to watch the 2025 Grand National, what time it starts and the runners
"The world's greatest steeplechase" - the Grand National is just a few hours away.
The 2025 Grand National Festival has been on at Aintree Racecourse since Thursday (April 3) with Opening Day and Ladies Day having been held so far.
But it's Grand National Day on Saturday (April 5) that everyone is waiting for, with the 2025 Randox Grand National race set to attract the attention of audiences all over the world.
The most thrilling gallop the globe has got to offer... The Grand National ❤️#ITVRacing | #GrandNational | @broughscott
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 5, 2025
Aintree Racecourse explains: "The Randox Grand National. It's more than just the world's greatest steeplechase. This is horse racing with a difference.
"A national institution with a global audience. An event of grand proportions and nothing is done by halves.
"It's unmissable sport and entertainment guaranteed to leave you with unforgettable memories. It's not one to miss."
It continues: "The culmination of The Randox Grand National Festival is Grand National Day, a day steeped in history, drama, and unforgettable moments.
"This is the pride of a vibrant and iconic city, a spectacle watched by millions around the world."
Saturday (April 5) will be the third and final day of the 2025 Randox Grand National Festival. (Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire) So you don't miss out on seeing the "the world's greatest steeplechase", here is all you need to know about the 2025 Grand National including the start time, runners and where to watch.
The 2025 Randox Grand National will be run at 4pm on Saturday (April 5).
The horses taking part in the race are:
I Am Maximus
Iroko
Stumptown
Hewick
Perceval Legallois
Intense Raffles
Vanillier
Minella
Hyland
Kandoo Kid
Meeting of the Waters
Beauport
Nick Rockett
Minella Indo
Three Card Brag
Grangeclare West
Senior Chief
Bravemansgame
Threeunder Thrufive
Monbeg Genius
Duffle Coat
Hitman
Appreciate It
Fil Dor
Twig
Broadway Boy
Coko Beach
Stay Away Fay
Royale Pagaille
Chantry House
Conflated
Idas Boy
Horantzau D'airy
Celebre D'Allen
One of these is the 2025 Randox Grand National winner 🥇
— Aintree Racecourse (@AintreeRaces) April 5, 2025
You can watch the Grand National on ITV1 and ITVX on Saturday afternoon.
Coverage of the main race will begin at 3.15pm with the race itself to start at 4pm.
The Grand National will also be broadcast live on RacingTV which is accessible via TV, tablet or mobile phone.
You can also find RacingTV on Sky Channel 426 and Virgin Media Channel 536.
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While the 2025 Randox Grand National is the main event, there are several other races taking part at Aintree on Saturday:
1.20pm: The William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap Hurdle Race
1.55pm: The Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle Race
2.30pm: The William Hill Handicap Steeple Chase
3.05pm: The Ivy Liverpool Hurdle Race
4pm: The Randox Grand National Handicap Steeple Chase
5pm: The Rosconn Group Maghull Novices' Steeple Chase
5.35pm: The Weatherbys Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
Full coverage of the Grand National Festival kicks off on ITV1 and ITVX at 12.45pm on Saturday (April 5).
