The Grand National is the most famous race in British Racing, with 34 runners competing in a four mile two-and-a-half furlongs steeplechase. The reigning champion, Corach Rambler, aims to win for the second consecutive year.
The meet culminates with arguably British Racing 's most famous race, and the festival's namesake, on Saturday 13 April.
The Grand National race will start at 4pm on Saturday 13 April. The race takes around 10 minutes to the first horses to complete.The top 34 runners in the weights that have not been withdrawn are confirmed as the runners for the Grand National, on Thursday 11 April, at 10am.The reigning champion from 2023, Corach Rambler, is returning to compete again and is aiming to win the Grand National for the second consecutive year.
Many have urged for the creation of an independent regulatory body with horse welfare as its priority to be introduced, as well as a ban on whip use during all races.
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