The 2026 Grand National Festival at Aintree has kicked off, drawing crowds for one of the UK’s major sporting events. The day’s races include three Grade One contests starting with the Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle at 1:45pm and concluding with the Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat Race at 5:15pm.
Notable horses like Jango Baie, Lulamba, and The New Lion from the Cheltenham Festival are back in action, aiming for victory. Follow Mirror Sport for live updates, expert tips, race odds, and anticipation for Saturday’s main event.
As the day wraps up, racegoers are pondering their gains or losses. Here are the race results:
1:45 – Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle:
1. Mange Tout – 5/1
2. Selma De Vary – 9/4F
3. Indian River – 25/1
2:20 – William Hill Manifesto Novices’ Chase:
1. Koktail Divin – 3/1
2. Blueking d’Oroux – 22/1
3. Mambonumberfive – 11/1
2:55 – Racing Welfare Bowl Chase:
1. Jango Baie – EvensF
2. Protektorat – 5/1
3. Pic d’Orhy – 12/1
3:30 – Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase:
1. Barton Snow – 7/4F
2. Lets Go Champ – 11/1
3. Take All – 50/1
4:05 – William Hill Aintree Hurdle:
1. Brighterdaysahead – 13/8F
2. The New Lion – 9/4
3. Alexei – 12/1
4:40 – Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase:
1. Ryan’s Rocket – 14/1
2. Highlands Legacy – 11/2
3. Sans Bruit – 11/4F
5:15 – Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race:
1. Nan’s Choice – 9/2
2. Lennon Grove – 7/1
3. Fairy Park – 9/1
Nan’s Choice takes the victory in the final race, concluding the day on a high note. Stay tuned for more excitement at Aintree tomorrow for Ladies Day, featuring seven races and fashion competitions.