Grand National weights for 2025

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The Grand National is the biggest race in jump racing and one of Britain’s most famous sporting events. Read our guide to find out the runners and weights for the 2025 Grand National.

The Grand National at Aintree is one of Britain’s most treasured sporting events, a thrilling contest that truly draws the nation together and is rightfully dubbed as the people’s race.

Racing aficionados and once-a-year punters alike are enthralled by the Aintree spectacle, as the famous spruce-topped fences, including The Chair, The Canal Turn and Foinavon, are jumped by the would-be Grand National heroes before one is left to round the elbow and pass the winning post for a place in history.

Ahead of the 2025 Grand National on Saturday 5 April at 16:00 we have all you need to know on the runners and weights for the race, and how you can get involved in the Grand National betting for 2025.

Grand National weights explained

The Grand National is a handicap, which means every runner is allotted a certain weight to carry in the race. These weights are based on their known ability from past performances and are assigned by the British Horseracing Authority’s senior handicapper.

In theory, the weights are designed to give every horse in the race an equal chance, as those of higher ability will carry more weight, attempting to level the playing field for those perceived to be inferior.

Of course, with four-miles-two-and-a-half furlongs to negotiate and 30 fences to jump in their two circuits of Aintree, the weights are just a starting point for the Grand National contenders.

They will need to show jumping ability, stamina, and determination, and probably enjoy an equal share of luck, to come past the winning post in first place.

What are the weights for the Grand National 2025?

Below are the current entries for the 2025 Grand National and their officially assigned weights. A maximum of the 34 top-rated horses will line up on the day.

Horse, breeding, age, weight, trainer

1. I Am Maximus (FR) 9 11-12 Willie Mullins

2. Royale Pagaille (FR) 11 11-9 Venetia Williams

3. Nick Rockett (IRE) 8 11-8 Willie Mullins

4. L’Homme Presse (FR) 10 11-8 Venetia Williams

5. Envoi Allen (FR) 11 11-8 Henry de Bromhead

6. Grangeclare West (IRE) 9 11-8 Willie Mullins

7. Hewick (IRE) 10 11-7 Tara Lee Cogan

8. Inothewayurthinkin (IRE) 7 11-5 Gavin Cromwell

9. Gentlemansgame (GB) 9 11-5 Mouse Morris

10. Monty’s Star (IRE) 8 11-5 Henry de Bromhead

11. The Real Whacker (IRE) 9 11-4 Patrick Neville

12. Minella Indo (IRE) 12 11-3 Henry de Bromhead

13. Appreciate It (IRE) 11 11-2 Willie Mullins

14. Capodanno (FR) 9 11-2 Willie Mullins

15. Minella Cocooner (IRE) 9 11-2 Willie Mullins

16. Conflated (IRE) 11 11-2 Gordon Elliott

17. Stumptown (IRE) 8 11-2 Gavin Cromwell

18. Hitman (FR) 9 11-1 Paul Nicholls

19. Beauport (IRE) 9 11-1 Nigel Twiston-Davies

20. Bravemansgame (FR) 10 11 0 Paul Nicholls

21. Chantry House (IRE) 11 10 13 Nicky Henderson

22. Galvin (IRE) 11 10-13 Gordon Elliott

23. Threeunderthrufive (IRE) 10 10-12 Paul Nicholls

24. Perceval Legallois (FR) 8 10-12 Gavin Cromwell

25. Kandoo Kid (FR) 9 10 11 Paul Nicholls

26. Iroko (FR) 7 10 11 Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

27. Limerick Lace (IRE) 8 10-10 Gavin Cromwell

28. Trelawne (GB) 9 10 11 Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

29. Intense Raffles (FR) 7 10-10 Tom Gibney

30. Idas Boy (IRE) 11 10 10 Richard Phillips

31. Senior Chief (GB) 8 10-10 Henry de Bromhead

32. French Dynamite (FR) 10 10-9 Mouse Morris

33. Coko Beach (FR) 10 10-9 Gordon Elliott

34. Broadway Boy (IRE) 7 10-9 Nigel Twiston-Davies

35. Mr Incredible (IRE) 9 10-9 Sandy Thomson

36. Farouk d’Alene (FR) 10 10-9 Gary Brown

37. Zanahiyr (IRE) 8 10-9 Gordon Elliott

38. Stay Away Fay (IRE) 8 10-9 Paul Nicholls

39. Fil Dor (FR) 7 10-9 Gordon Elliott

40. Pinkerton (IRE) 9 10-8 Noel Meade

41. Meetingofthewaters (IRE) 8 10-7 Willie Mullins

42. Velvet Elvis (IRE) 9 10-7 Gavin Cromwell

43. Minella Drama (IRE) 10 10-7 Donald McCain

44. Monbeg Genius (IRE) 9 10-6 Jonjo & AJ O’Neill

45. Vanillier (FR) 10 10-6 Gavin Cromwell

46. Horantzau d’Airy (FR) 8 10-6 Willie Mullins

47. Hyland (FR) 8 10-6 Nicky Henderson

48. Celebre d’Allen (FR) 13 10-6 Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

49. Fontaine Collonges (FR) 10 10-6 Venetia Williams

50. Three Card Brag (IRE) 8 10-5 Gordon Elliott

51. Twig (GB) 10 10-5 Ben Pauling

52. Quick Wave (FR) 12 10-5 Venetia Williams

53. Minella Crooner (IRE) 9 10-5 Gordon Elliott

54. Shakem Up’arry (IRE) 11 10-4 Ben Pauling

55. Duffle Coat (IRE) 8 10-4 Gordon Elliott

56. Roi Mage (FR) 13 10-4 Patrick Griffin

57. Favori de Champdou (FR) 10 10-3 Gordon Elliott

58. Fantastic Lady (FR) 10 10-3 Nicky Henderson

59. Yeah Man (IRE) 8 10-3 Gavin Cromwell

60. Macdermott (FR) 7 10-2 Willie Mullins

61. Mister Coffey (FR) 10 10-2 Nicky Henderson

62. Chemical Energy (IRE) 9 10-2 Gordon Elliott

63. Mr Vango (IRE) 9 10-2 Sara Bradstock

64. Desertmore House (IRE) 10 10-1 Martin Brassil

65. Richmond Lake (IRE) 9 10-1 Donald McCain

66. Malina Girl (IRE) 8 10-1 Gavin Cromwell

67. La Renommee (FR) 7 10-0 Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

68. King Turgeon (FR) 7 9-13 David Pipe

69. Stuzzikini (IRE) 7 9-13 Gordon Elliott

70. Surrey Quest (IRE) 8 9-12 Toby Lawes

71. Cruz Control (FR) 8 9-12 Tom Lacey

72. Apple Away (IRE) 8 9-11 Lucinda Russell

73. Busselton (FR) 8 9-11 Joseph O’Brien

74. Spanish Harlem (FR) 7 9-11 Willie Mullins

75. Famous Bridge (IRE) 9 9-9 Nicky Richards

76. Where It All Began (IRE) 9 9-7 Gordon Elliott

77. Git Maker (FR) 9 9-6 Jamie Snowden

78. Escaria Ten (FR) 11 9 7 Martin Keighley

79. Gericault Roque (FR) 9 9-4 David Pipe

80. Pats Fancy (IRE) 10 9-3 Rebecca Curtis

81. Placenet (FR) 8 9-3 David Cottin

How much weight have previous Grand National winners carried?

How to bet on the Grand National

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Stay tuned to the Betway Insider’s horse racing tips page for all the latest picks and predictions for this year’s Grand National at Aintree. Our ambassadors and experts have you covered for every day of the 2025 Grand National Festival, including, of course, the big race itself.