Among the standout contenders are last year’s champion, I Am Maximus
St George's Hall hosted a major event in the 2025 horse racing calendar today, as The Grand National Weights Lunch was held at the iconic city venue. Self-taught Liverpool pianist Brad Kella wowed attendees with his live recital, with Walton poet Emily Tootle performing a piece she had written about the world's greatest steeplechase.
Another former jockey in attendance was Tony McCoy, who said: 'I think I'd ride I Am Maximus again'. Sir Tony McCoy was Champion jockey a record 20 times and one of the world's greatest jump jockeys. After many attempts, he won the Grand National in 2010 aboard Don't Push it. Martin Greenwood, the British Horseracing Authority’s Chase Handicapper for races staged over two miles and seven furlongs or further, spoke about the weights at the event.
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