What time does the Grand National 2026 start? How to watch iconic race on TV this weekend

The Grand National is the highlight of the racing calendar (Picture: Getty)

All eyes will be on the Grand National this weekend with the 178th running of the iconic steeplechase taking place at Aintree.

But there will be no repeat of last year’s result, with the 2025 winner Nick Rockett dramatically declared a non-runner on Thursday morning after being found with a cough.

But despite the blow to trainer Willie Mullins, who completed a 1-2-3 in the race 12 months ago, the legendary Irish trainer still dominates the field with eight horses Read Entire Article