Grand National Favourites: Best Odds & Horses to Bet On
Last Updated 3 days ago | By The GrandNational.org.uk StaffWith the 2027 Grand National already being priced up, find out who’s heading the market, what they’ve done to get there, and how often the favourite actually goes on to win.
You’ll find the latest odds below, alongside the best Grand National free bets to use on them.
Who is the Grand National 2027 favourite?
The head of the Grand National betting market is shaped by 2026’s race. I Am Maximus tops it as he chases a third win, which is something only Red Rum has managed. Iroko and Jordans, who led at the last fence in 2026 before being caught, both sit close behind. Soldier in Milan is the leading newcomer after a dominant Irish Grand National win.
Grand National 2027 favourites & odds
Interpreting the odds of the Grand National favourites can be tough, particularly if you don’t bet on a regular basis, so we’ve also converted the odds into percentages to help you understand how likely your bet is to win.
| Grand National horses | Latest odds | Implied Chance % |
|---|---|---|
| I Am Maximus | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Soldier In Milan | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Iroko | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Jordans | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Johnnywho | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Nick Rockett | 33/1 | 2.9% |
| Fishery Lane | 33/1 | 2.9% |
| Jagwar | 33/1 | 2.9% |
| Kiss Will | 33/1 | 2.9% |
| Grangeclare West | 33/1 | 2.9% |
Grand National Odds updated on 30th September 2026. Odds subject to change. % may not add up to 100% due to bookmakers margin.
Grand National 2027 favourites, runners and odds
We won’t know the confirmed runners and riders until the week of the race, but it’s still worth finding out more about the likely Grand National favourites for 2027 Grand National at Aintree:
I Am Maximus
- Age: 10
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
- Previous Grand National form: 1st in 2024, 2nd in 2025 and 1st in 2026
- Best known for: A two-time winner who now bids to join Red Rum as the only horse to win
- Grand National 2027 betting odds: 12/1
Soldier In Milan
- Age: 7
- Trainer: Emmet Mullins
- Previous Grand National Form: N/A
- Best known for: A 16-length demolition of the Irish Grand National field as a seven-year-old
- Grand National 2027 betting odds: 14/1
Iroko
- Age: 8
- Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
- Previous Grand National Form: 4th in 2025 and 2nd in 2026
- Best known for: Cheltenham Festival win in 2023, then going on to consecutive top four finishes in the Grand National
- Grand National 2027 betting odds: 16/1
Jordans
- Age: 7
- Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
- Previous Grand National Form: 3rd in 2026.
- Best known for: Third place in 2026 Grand National, having looked like a potential winner before a loose horse distracted him.
- Grand National 2027 betting odds: 16/1
Johnnywho
- Age: 9
- Trainer: Jonjo & A J O’Neill
- Previous Grand National Form: 4rd in 2026.
- Best known for: A stellar end to the 2025/26 season, winning the Ultima at Cheltenham, and finishing fourth in the Grand National a month later.
- Grand National 2027 betting odds: 25/1
*Odds displayed above correct at 4pm on 19th June 2026.
Who will win the Grand National in 2027?
Bookmakers make I Am Maximus the one to beat, and it’s easy to see why. But the favourite is far from a certainty, both in terms of who it’ll be and whether they’ll go on to win the race. See below for how often the market gets it right, and our Grand National tips and predictions for a wider look at the field.
We’re all keen to know who will win the Grand National 2027. Perhaps you’ve got some Grand National free bets that you’re keen to use. Bookmakers believe that I Am Maximus is most likely to win the race as they have the two-time winner as the current favourite.
However, the favourite doesn’t always win. Since 2011, only 4 betting favourites have won the Grand National. Before you place our bet, make sure to have a look at our latest .
How many favourites have won the Grand National?
A grand total of 17 favourites or joint-favourites have landed the Grand National since the turn of the 20th century. The two most recent Grand Nationals which were won by favourites were the victories of I Am Maximus, so it’ll be intriguing to see whether lightning could strike for a third time.
- I Am Maximus – 2026 (9/2)
- I Am Maximus – 2024 (7/1)
- Corach Rambler – 2023 (8/1)
- Tiger Roll – 2019 (4/1)
- Don’t Push It – 2010 (10/1jf)
- Comply Or Die – 2008 (7/1jf)
- Hedgehunter – 2005 (7/1)
- Earth Summit – 1998 (7/1)
- Rough Quest – 1996 (7/1)
- Grittar – 1982 (7/1)
- Red Rum – 1973 (9/1jf)
- Merryman II – 1960 (13/2)
- Freebooter – 1950 (10/1)
- Sprig – 1927 (8/1)
- Poethlyn – 1920 (11/4)
- Jerry M – 1912 (4/1jf)
- Drumcree – 1903 (13/2)
Previous Grand National favourites’ results
| Year | Horse | Odds | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | I Am Maximus | 9/2 | Won |
| 2025 | Iroko | 13/2 | 4th |
| 2024 | I Am Maximus | 7/1 | Won |
| 2023 | Corach Rambler | 8/1 | Won |
| 2022 | Any Second Now | 15/2 | 2nd |
| 2021 | Cloth Cap | 11/2 | Pulled up |
| 2019 | Tiger Roll | 4/1 | Won |
| 2018 | Total Recall | 7/1 | Pulled up |
| 2017 | Blaklion | 8/1 | 4th |
| 2016 | The Last Samuri Many Clouds | 8/1 | 2nd 16th |
| 2015 | Shutthefrontdoor | 6/1 | 5th |
| 2014 | Double Seven Teaforthree | 10/1 | 3rd Unseated |
| 2013 | Seabass | 11/2 | 13th |
| 2012 | Seabass Shakalakaboomboom | 8/1 | 3rd 9th |
What makes a Grand National favourite?
Age, weight, previous form, stamina and the going all shape who ends up fancied for the National. Here’s what the trends say about each.
Age
A horse needs to be in its prime to win the Grand National, which usually means somewhere between 8 and 11 years old. Younger horses tend to have more speed than stamina, older ones the reverse, but experience of jumping under this kind of pressure counts for a lot. The last seven-year-old to win before Noble Yeats in 2022 was Bogskar, all the way back in 1940.
Weight
The weight of a Grand National horse has traditionally been seen as one of the most important factors, with most winners carrying 10st 13lb or less. I Am Maximus has muddied that picture somewhat in recent years, carrying top weight of 11st 12lb in both 2025 and 2026, and his win in 2026 made him the first top weight to win since Red Rum in 1974.
Previous experience
A strong record in high-class races is a good sign, and that includes the Irish and Welsh Nationals as well as the Aintree fences themselves. Horses who’ve already run well over these obstacles have a real edge over those trying them for the first time.
Stamina
Stamina is essential over four miles and two and a half furlongs, run at a taxing pace so soon after the demands of the Cheltenham Festival. Twenty-nine of the last 33 winners had already won a chase over three miles or further, with Noble Yeats one of the rare exceptions.
Going
The going matters too. Some horses handle soft or heavy ground far better than others, and a wet week before the race can reshape the whole field’s chances. Our going guide explains how it’s measured and why it counts for so much at Aintree.
Our Grand National trends page and previous winners list go into more of this profile if you want to dig further.
Ready to have a bet? Our Grand National betting guide covers everything you need for the world’s most famous race, and our tips and predictions page is worth a look before you place it.
Grand National Betting Favourites FAQs
Who is the favourite to win the 2027 Grand National?
The favourite to win the 2027 Grand National is I Am Maximus, who won the race in 2024 and again in 2026. He’s finished in the top two for three years running and also won the Irish Grand National in 2023.
How often does the favourite win the Grand National?
The Grand National favourite doesn’t win as often as you’d think. Just one favourite won the race between 2011 and 2022. That’s changed lately, though, with I Am Maximus and Corach Rambler winning three of the last four renewals between them.
What date is the 2027 Grand National?
The 2027 Grand National takes place on Saturday 10th April 2027, with the race due off at around 4pm.
How many horses will be running in the 2027 Grand National?
Up to 34 horses run in the Grand National. The field was reduced from 40 in 2024 following a safety review.
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