Nick Rockett and I Am Maximus, the winners of the last two Aintree Grand Nationals, headline a cast list of 78 contenders for this year’s Merseyside showpiece. The Willie Mullins-trained duo join the likes of Irish and Welsh National winner Haiti Couleurs, as well as antepost favourite Iroko in the mix for the big race at Aintree on 11th April. Overall entry down on recent times Just 78 horses were put in the Aintree showpiece at midday on Tuesday, down from 90 last year and 94 in 2024. They include a whopping 27 from Ireland’s two main trainers – with Mullins tallying 15 possibles and Gordon Elliott with a dozen in the mix. The Grand National weights will be unveiled […]