We’re all set for another edition of ‘the people’s race’, with the 2026 Grand National set to be run this Saturday. With a prize fund of £1 million, it is the most valuable jumps race in Europe. Yet, in the 2026 sporting landscape, the gap between horse racing and the global commercial juggernauts of sport is becoming clearer than ever. Here we’ll explore just how wide that gap is, and why, despite the financial rewards not matching those of other major sports, horse racing continues to hold such a revered place in the sporting world. Grand National winner earnings The winner at Aintree this year walks away with £500,000 from a total prize fund of £1 million. For any owner […]