Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport’s live coverage of the 2026 Grand National, which starts in under an hour.
While some races will have bigger prizes or attract more glamorous crowds, few races can compare with the Grand National’s place in the public consciousness. The horses and trainers who won the event have become legendary, from Red Rum to Tiger Roll to Rachael Blackmore, who became the first female jockey to win the historic race in 2021.
We’re very close to finding out who can achieve legendary status this afternoon…
