Thirty-two horses are running at the Grand National 2024 (two non-runners) on 13 April 2024. Last year, trainer Lucinda Russell’s bay gelding, Corach Rambler, won the 4-mile race at Aintree. Gavin Cromwell’s Vanillier finished a close second, losing out by just 2-lengths.
This year’s Grand National list boasts of tough competition as several successful horses are competing – I Am Maximus, winner of last year’s Irish National, Meetingofthewaters, who registered two wins this season, Mr Incredible, who finished second at the Midlands National, 2022 Grand National winner Noble Yeats, among many more competitive horses.
Below, we give you the full list and details, including the names of horses running in the Grand National.
1. NOBLE YEATS (Ireland)
Bay Gelding
Age: 9 years
Weight: 11st 12lb
Trainer: E Mullins
Jockey: Harry Cobden
Noble Yeats has registered several wins. It won the Grand Nationals in 2022 and came first at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival. Last year, he finished fourth at the Nationals, although this year, its excessive weight could be an issue.
2. NASSALAM (France)
Chestnut Gelding
Age: 7 years
Weight: 11st 8lb
Trainer: Gary Moore
Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Nassalam was in excellent form in 2023. It won the Welsh Grand National by 35 lengths, and then again in the same month of December 2023 won the Coral Welsh Grand National Trial Handicap Chase. If it rains, the slow ground will definitely aid its performance as it prefers soft soil.
3. COKO BEACH (France)
Grey Gelding
Age: 9 years
Weight: 11st 8lb
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Coko Beach is one of the very few grey horses in the running. It won the races at Punchestown earlier this year, and Navan last year, and has several more finishes in the top three.
4. CAPODANNO (France)
Chestnut Gelding
Age: 8 years
Weight: 11st 8lb
Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Capodanno performs well at shorter races – it finished first at the Cheltenham Festival last month and first again at the Punchestown town race in 2022. However, it was pulled up in last year’s Grand Nationals and may have some stamina issues in longer races.
5. I AM MAXIMUS (France)
Bay Gelding
Age: 8 years
Weight: 11st 6lb
Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: Paul Townend
I Am Maximus has won the Irish Nationals two years in a row. However, it has not run the Grand Nationals yet. Prefers heavy ground.
6. MINELLA INDO (Ireland)
Bay Gelding
Age: 11 years
Weight: 11st 6lb
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead
Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
Rachael Blackmore was the first female jockey to win a Grand National in 2021. The same year, her horse won the Cheltenham Gold Cup with another rider. Although age may not be in this 11-year-old bay gelding’s favour to finish a four-mile race.
7. CORACH RAMBLER (Ireland)
Bay Gelding
Age: 10 years
Weight: 11st 6lb
Trainer: Lucinda Russell
Jockey: Derek Fox
Corach Rambler is one of the few horses running in Grand National to have two wins to its name – first in 2021, and the second last year when it won the Grand National. It has won eight races in its career. Although, this time around it weighs a stone more (six kgs).
8. JANIDIL (France)
Bay Gelding
Age: 10 years
Weight: 11st 6lb
Trainer: W.P. Mullins
Jockey: Jody McGarvey
Janidil, although shows promise, has had inconsistent runs throughout its career. It has finished in the top three several times. However, it has had several falls and pull-ups in races as well.
9. STATTLER (Ireland)
Brown Gelding
Age: 9 years
Weight: 11st 5lb
Trainer: W.P. Mullins
Jockey: Patrick Mullins
Its last win came in 2022 at the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham. However, this horse has not run many races to have consistent results.
10. MAHLER MISSION (Ireland)
Bay Gelding
Age: 8 years
Weight: 11st 5lb
Trainer: John McConnell
Jockey: Ben Harvey
It had two near-victories last year. At December 2023’s Coral Gold Cup, Mahler Mission finished a close second despite losing both front shoes mid-race. Earlier in November, it came a close second to Thunder Rock at the 2-mile race in Carlisle.
11. DELTA WORK (France)
Brown Gelding
Age: 11 years
Weight: 11st 4lb
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
This is one of several entries by trainer Gordon Elliott in the Grand National horse list. Delta Work finished third in the Grand National list in 2022. At last year’s race, Delta was in the lead before it fell at the 21st fence.
12. FOXY JACKS (Ireland)
Bay Gelding
Age: 10 years
Weight: 11st 4lb
Trainer: Mouse Morris
Jockey: Gavin Brouder
Foxy Jacks has an inglorious record of running off course, making jumping errors, and being pulled up. Despite this, it has won four titles in its career of 28 races.
13. GALVIN (Ireland)
Bay Gelding
Age: 10 years
Weight: 11st 2lb
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Sam Ewing
This is a lightly raced horse. It won the National Hunt Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in 2021 but hasn’t had any noteworthy performances since.
14. FAROUK D’ALENE (France)
Bay Gelding
Age: 9 years
Weight: 11st 1lb
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Farouk D’Alene had a great outing during the 2021-22 season, but he didn’t race for over 600 days. He has not been in the same zone since making a comeback.
15. ELDORADO ALLEN (France)
Grey Gelding
Age: 10 years
Weight: 11st
Trainer: Joe Tizzard
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Eldorado Allen has done pretty well in some of his recent races. In December, he came in fourth place in the Coral Gold Cup. Before that, he won the Denman Chase in 2022. He also came in second place in the Charlie Hall and the Betfair Chase. However, he was pulled up at the Ultima Handicap Chase in March this year.
16. AIN’T THAT A SHAME (Ireland)
Bay Gelding
Age: 10 years
Weight: 10st 13lb
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead
Jockey: David Maxwell
Ain’t That A Shame will have a new jockey this year in the form of David Maxwell. In his last attempt at the Grand National, Ain’t That A Shame was the last horse to cross the line. Ain’t That A Shame is coming here with a win at the Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase in January this year.
17. VANILLIER (France)
Grey Gelding
Age: 9 years
Weight: 10st 12lb
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
The runner-up from the last edition of the Grand National. In his last race, he came in 14 lengths behind I Am Maximus at the Bobbyjo Chase. But now, he’s a little lighter than before, which could help him run better this time.
18. MR INCREDIBLE (Ireland)
Grey Gelding
Age: 8 years
Weight: 10st 11lb
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Mr Incredible has a funny personality as he has refused to race in the past. But when he feels good and is happy, he can be really good at racing. He finished second in the Midlands Grand National Handicap Chase last month.
19. LATENIGHTPASS (Great Britain)
Chestnut Gelding
Age: 11 years
Weight: 10st 10lb
Trainer: Tom Ellis
Jockey: Gina Andrews
Latenightpass came first at last year’s Cheltenham race and fourth in last year’s Grand National.
20. Minella Crooner (Ireland)
Bay Gelding
Age: 8 years
Weight: 10st 10lb
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Minella Crooner is among the Grand National runners that prefer soft soil. It has had several pull ups recently, although it won the race at Wexford last November.
21. ADAMANTLY CHOSEN (Ireland)
Bay Gelding
Age: 7 years
Weight: 10st 9lb
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Sean O’Keeffe
Adamantly Chosen is one of the youngest runners in the Grand National. It won the 3-mile race last month at Down Royal, booking his seat for the Grand National.
22. MAC TOTTIE
Bay Gelding
Age: 11 years
Weight: 10st 9lb
Trainer: Peter Bowen
Jockey: James Bowen
This is another senior horse among the list of runners in the Grand National. He won the Topham race in 2022 and another in the Grand Sefton in November 2021. Both races were nearly two miles long.
23. CHEMICAL ENERGY (Ireland)
Chestnut Gelding
Age: 7 years
Weight: 10st 9lb
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Chemical Energy finished second in last season’s National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham. However, he pulled up in the Irish Grand National.
24. LIMERICK LACE (Ireland)
Bay Mare
Age: 7 years
Weight: 10st 8lb
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Limerick Lace was the winner at mares’ chase at last month at the Cheltenham Festival. She had two more victories in 2023 – Doncaster and Clonment, each 2-mile races.
25. MEETINGOFTHEWATERS (Ireland)
Bay Gelding
Age: 7 years
Weight: 10st 8lb
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Danny Mullins
This is another horse in the Grand National names sent by trainer Willie Mullins. Came first at the Leopardstown and Cork races last year. Last month, it came third at the Cheltenham 3-mile race.
26. THE GOFFER (Ireland)
Bay Gelding
Age: 7 years
Weight: 10st 8lb
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Jockey: Sean Bowen
Finished first in a short race at Punchestown in February this year but hasn’t registered any wins in the big races so far. It was fifth at Cheltenham race last month, and pulled up at last year’s Irish Nationals.
27. ROI MAGE (France)
Bay Gelding
Age: 12 years
Weight: 10st 8lb
Trainer: Patrick Griffin
Jockey: James Reveley
It came seventh among the Grand National racers last year. However, it followed it up with a win in December 2023 Compiegne, France, and a second place at the Down Royal race in Ireland.
28. GLENGOULY (France)
Bay Gelding
Age: 8 years
Weight: 10st 7lb
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Michael O’Sullivan
Glengouly was the runner-up in two big handicap chases on heavy ground this season in Limerick and Gowran Park. This will be his first race at Aintree.
29. GALIA DES LITEAUX (France)
Bay Mare
Age: 8 years
Weight: 10st 7lb
Trainer: Dan Skelton
Jockey: Harry Skelton
One of the very few mares in the Grand National list of runners. Came a close second at Classic Chase earlier this year at the soft grounds of Warwick.
30. PANDA BOY (Ireland)
Grey Gelding
Age: 8 years
Weight: 10st 7lb
Trainer: Martin Brassil
Jockey: JJ Slevin
Has won the Punchestown races in 2022, and 2021. He is one of the very few geldings in the list of Grand National horses, running their very first Nationals race.
31. EKLAT DE RIRE (France)
Bay Gelding
Age: 10 years
Weight: 10st 7lb
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe
The name roughly translates into laughter, although there’s not much to smile about the horse’s record. It finished 15th at last year’s Grand National, and hasn’t had a big win since January 2021, where it won the 3-mile race in Naas, Ireland.
32. KITTY’S LIGHT (Ireland)
Bay Gelding
Age: 8 years
Weight: 10st 7lb
Trainer: Christian Williams
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Was in excellent form last year, winning the Eider Chase, Scottish Grand National and Bet365 Gold Cup. Doesn’t prefer ground to be too soft.
Horse Racing Non-Runners
Horses can be taken out of the race for various reasons. It could range from fitness issues to faulty action at the starting stalls. The horse also becomes a non-runner if the rider is unfit.
When a Grand National withdrawal happens, the bookmaker may pay your stake back. However, it depends on which bookmaker you go with. Also, make sure to opt for money-back markets. When non-runners are declared, the related money line becomes void, and your money is returned.
These are the non-runners at the Grand National 2024.
33. RUN WILD FRED (Ireland)
Chestnut Gelding
Age: 10 years
Weight: 10st 10lb
Trainer: G Elliott
This horse has yet to register a win. It ran two races in 2024, where it was pulled up by the jockey in the first one, and brought down in the second. It was withdrawn from the Grand National list after it was declared lame.
34. CHAMBARD (France)
Bay Gelding
Age: 12 years
Weight: 10st 7lb
Trainer: Miss V Williams
Chambard had a good season in 2023, winning the first position at the Aintree 3m race and finishing second at the Cheltenham Festival. However, the horse is 12 years old, considered “too old” for some bettors. It was withdrawn from the Grand National after being found lame.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Horses are in the Grand National 2024?
There are 34 horses running in the Grand Nationals. However, two horses – Chambard and Run Wild Fred – were withdrawn just before the race for being lame.
When will the Grand National 2024 Take Place?
This will be the 176th annual running of the Grand National horse race. It will take place on Saturday 13 April 2024, at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England. There are several strong contenders for this year’s race. Many horses have registered wins at different races this season. So, it’s going to be an interesting race to watch.
What is the Minimum Age for a Horse to Run in the Grand National 2024?
A horse should be at least seven years old to compete at the Grand National.
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