The new National Hunt season is now upon us, which means we’ve reached a significant moment in the build-up to the 2027 Grand National. Mark your card, so this month’s key races don’t pass you by. September offers one genuinely significant race and a scattering of cards that matter more than they look. The reason to pay attention this early is administrative. Grand National runners must be seven or older, rated at least 125 by the BHA, and previously placed in a recognised chase over 2m 7½f or further. The field is capped at 34 and filled from the top of the ratings down. Entries close in January, the weights are published in February. Every autumn run either pushes a […]