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2025 Randox Grand National - All Horses Previewed Including Our Picks For The Race.

  • Writer: Will Sprigg
    Will Sprigg
  • 7 days ago
  • 8 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

We head into the 2025 Randox Grand National after a great week of racing. We will not be previewing the other races on Grand National day after we have spent a lot of time making a mega Grand National Preview.


Last years winner returns of top weight (11st 12lbs) under Paul Townend for Willie Mullins who saddles 6 in the race. Fan favourite Hewick who will appreciate the faster surface for Gavin Sheehan and trainer Shark Hanlon. Intense Raffles has been well backed over the last week but the faster ground is not in his favour and he is currently drifting in the market and is out to 14/1.


We have previewed all horses in the race this took a lot of time and work so we would appreciate if you read the whole thing and share with your friends and family.



 


1 I Am Maximus

Jockey celebrating with racehorse
Sky News

Currents Odds 13/2 Favourite

Jockey Paul Townend

Trainer Willie Mullins

Owned By J P McManus

Age 9

Weight 11st 12lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2024 Randox Grand National

  • 2024 Tote.ie Bobby Jo Chase (Grade 3)

  • 2023 Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase (Grade 1)

  • 2023 Irish Grand National Chase

Career Earnings £870,875



 


2 Royale Pagaille


Jockey and racehorse crossing the finish line
Racing Post

Currents Odds 125/1

Jockey Charlie Deutsch

Trainer Venetia Williams

Owned By Rich Ricci

Age 11

Weight 11st 9lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2024 Betfair Chase (Grade 1)

  • 2023 Betfair Chase (Grade 1)

  • 2022 Peter Marsh Handicap Chase (Grade 2)

  • 2021 Peter Marsh Handicap Chase (Grade 2)

Career Earnings £557,898



 


3 Nick Rockett


racehorse jumping a brush fence
Racing Post

Currents Odds 25/1

Jockey Patrick Mullins

Trainer Willie Mullins

Owned By Stewart & Sadie Andrew

Age 8

Weight 11st 8lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2025 Bobby Jo Chase (Grade 3)

  • 2025 Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

Career Earnings £141,133



 


4 Grangeclare West

racehorse and jockey
Racing Post

Currents Odds 28/1

Jockey Brian Hayes

Trainer Willie Mullins

Owned By Cheveley Park Stud

Age 9

Weight 11st 8lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2023 Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1)

Career Earnings £126,766



 


5 Hewick


racehorse
Bet365

Currents Odds 11/1

Jockey Gavin Sheehan

Trainer Shark Hanlon

Owned By T J McDonald

Age 10

Weight 11st 7lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2023 Labrokes King George VI Chase (Grade 1)

  • 2023 bet365 Oaksey Chase (Grade 2)

  • 2022 Grand National Hurdle Stakes (Grade 1)

  • 2022 bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

Career Earnings £751,345



 


6 Minella Indo


racehorse and jockey jumping a fence
Racing Post

Currents Odds 33/1

Jockey Rachael Blackmore

Trainer Henry de Bromhead

Owned By Barry Maloney

Age 12

Weight 11st 3lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2023 Irish Daily Star - Best For Racing Coverage Chase (Grade 3)

  • 2023 Savills New Years Day Chase (Grade 3)

  • 2021 WellChild Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1)

Career Earnings £825,131



 


7 Appreciate It


racehorse and rider celebrating
Racingpost

Jockey Sean O'Keeffe

Trainer Willie Mullins

Owned By Miss M A Masterson

Age 11

Weight 11st 2lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2025 Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase (Grade 2)

  • 2021 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)

  • 2021 Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)

Career Earnings £387,043




 


8 Minella Cocooner


racehorse and jockey
Sky Sports

Currents Odds 16/1

Jockey Jonathan Burke

Trainer Willie Mullins

Owned By David Bobbett

Age 9

Weight 11st 2lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2024 bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

  • 2022 Nathaniel Lacey & Partners Solicitors "50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff" Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)

Career Earnings £290,837



 


9 Conflated


racehorse and jockey
The Guardian

Currents Odds 125/1

Jockey Jordan Gainford

Trainer Gordon Elliott

Owned By Gigginstown House Stud

Age 11

Weight 11st 2lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2022 Savills Chase (Grade 1)

  • 2022 Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1)

  • 2021 BAR ONE RACING Directors Plate Novice Chase (Grade 3)

Career Earnings £536,274



 


10 Stumptown


racehorse and jockey
The Irish Independent

Currents Odds 9/1

Jockey Keith Donoghue

Trainer Gavin Cromwell

Owned By Furze Bush Syndicate

Age 8

Weight 11st 2lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2025 Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase

  • 2024 Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross-Country Handicap Chase

Career Earnings £150,584



 


11 Hitman


jockey and racehorse jumping a fence.
Racing Post

Currents Odds 100/1

Jockey Freddie Gingell

Trainer Paul Nicholls

Owned By Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done

Age 9

Weight 11st 1lb

Biggest Wins

  • He is yet to have a win in graded company but has placed numerous times at the top level.

Career Earnings £348,108



 


12 Beauport


racehorse and jockey jumping a fence
The Irish Field

Currents Odds 28/1

Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies

Trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies

Owned By Bryan & Philippa Burrough

Age 9

Weight 11st 1lb

Biggest Wins

  • 2024 bet365 Midlands Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

  • 2022 Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase (Listed Race)

  • 2021 European Breeders' Fund Paddy Power 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final (Grade 3)

Career Earnings £284,282



 


13 Bravemansgame


racehorse and jockey jumping a water jump
Racing post

Currents Odds 50/1

Jockey James Reverley

Trainer Paul Nicholls

Owned By Bryan Drew

Age 10

Weight 11st

Biggest Wins

  • 2022 Ladbrokes King George VI Chase (Grade 1)

  • 2022 bet365 Charlie Hall Chase (Grade 2)

  • 2021 Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices' Chase (In Memory of Nigel Clark) (Grade 1)

Career Earnings £726,484



 


14 Chantry House


racehorse and jockey
Sky Sports

Currents Odds 100/1

Jockey James Bowen

Trainer Nicky Henderson

Owned By J P McManus (Red Cap)

Age 11

Weight 10st 13lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2022 Paddy Power Cotswold Chase (Grade 2)

  • 2021 Betway Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 1)

  • 2021 Marsh Novices' Chase (Grade 1)

Career Earnings £288,616



 


15 Threeunderthrufive


racehorse and jockey
Racing Post

Currents Odds 66/1

Jockey Harry Skelton

Trainer Paul Nicholls

Owned By McNeill Family

Age 10

Weight 10st 12lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2024 Injured Jockeys Fund Ambassadors Programme Swindley Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

  • 2022 Wigley Group Hampton Novices' Chase (Grade 2)

  • 2021 bet365 December Novices' Chase (Grade 2)

Career Earnings £277,878



 


16 Perceval Legallois


racehorse and jockey
Racing Post

Currents Odds 12/1

Jockey Mark Walsh

Trainer Gavin Cromwell

Owned By J P McManus (Green Cap, White Star)

Age 8

Weight 10st 12lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2025 Race & Stay at Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (Listed)

  • 2024 Paddy Power Chase (Listed)

Career Earnings £247,247



 


17 Kandoo Kid

racehorse and jockey
Sky Sports

Currents Odds 20/1

Jockey Harry Cobden

Trainer Paul Nicholls

Owned By Michael Geoghegan

Age 9

Weight 10st 11lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2024 Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

Career Earnings £236,878



 



18 Iroko


iroko
Racing Post

Currents Odds 10/1

Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr

Trainer O Greenall & J Guerriero

Owned By J P McManus (Yellow Green Quartered Cap)

Age 7

Weight 10st 11lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2023 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Class 2)

  • He is yet to have graded success.

Career Earnings £152,644



 


19 Intense Raffles


racehorse and jockey
Bet365

Currents Odds 14/1

Jockey J J Slevin

Trainer Thomas Gibney

Owned By Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

Age 7

Weight 10st 10lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2024 Boyle Sports Irish Grand National Chase (Grade 3)

Career Earnings £335,802



 


20 Senior Chief


racehorse and jockey
The Irish Independent

Currents Odds 33/1

Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe

Trainer Henry de Bromhead

Owned By Lucky in Life Syndicate

Age 8

Weight 10st 10lbs

Biggest Wins

  • He has won 4 from 12 starts, but nothing at the top levels.

Career Earnings £92,603


 



21 Idas Boy


racehorse and jockey
Irish racing

Currents Odds 150/1

Jockey Harry Bannister

Trainer Richard Phillips

Owned By Dozen Dreamers

Age 11

Weight 10st 10lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2024 Kilmurray's Homevalue Harwdware Mullingar Midlands National Handicap (Listed)

Career Earnings £105,190



 


22 Fil Dor


racehorse and jockey
Racing Post

Currents Odds 80/1

Jockey Sam Ewing

Trainer Gordon Elliott

Owned By Robcour

Age 7

Weight 10st 9lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2024 Racing TV Black Friday Offer 14 Euros Per Month Chase (Listed)

  • 2023 Red Mills Trial Handicap (Grade 3)

  • 2021 Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2)

  • 2021 Bar One Racing Price Boost Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 3)

Career Earnings £228,285



 


23 Broadway Boy



jockey and racehorse
Racing TV

Currents Odds 80/1

Jockey Tom Bellamy

Trainer Nigel-Twiston-Davies

Owned By D M Proos

Age 7

Weight 10st 9lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2023 Favourite From The Sun Now Daily Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

Career Earnings £207,121



 


24 Coko Beach


racehorse and jockey
Racing Post

Currents Odds 100/1

Jockey Jody McGarvey

Trainer Gordon Elliott

Owned By Gigginstown House Stud (White Cap)

Age 10

Weight 10st 9lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2023 Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

  • 2021 Ladbrokes Watch Racing Online For Free Ten Up Novice Chase (Grade 2)

Career Earnings £305,178



 


25 Stay Away Fay


racehorse and jockey
Sky Sports

Currents Odds 100/1

Jockey Paul O'Brien

Trainer Paul Nicholls

Owned By Bells, Lyons, Hill

Age 8

Weight 10st 9lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2023 BetFair Esher Novices' Chase (Grade 2)

  • 2023 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)

Career Earnings £170,813



 


26 Meetingofthewaters


racehorse and jockey
Sporting Life

Currents Odds 22/1

Jockey Danny Mullins

Trainer Willie Mullins

Owned By J P McManus (Blue Cap)

Age 8

Weight 10st 7lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2023 Paddy Power Chase (Listed)

Career Earnings £156,531



 


27 Monbeg Genius


racehorse and jockey
Sky Sports

Currents Odds 40/1

Jockey Nick Schofield

Trainer J & A J O'Neill

Owned By Martin Tedhan & Wasdell Properties Ltd

Age 9

Weight 10st 6lbs

Biggest Wins

  • He is yet to win at the top level, but has finished top 3 in two grade 3 races.

Career Earnings £114,933



 


28 Vanillier


racehorse and jockey
Irish racing

Currents Odds 12/1

Jockey Sean Flanagan

Trainer Gavin Cromwell

Owned By Mrs H M Keaveney

Age 10

Weight 10st 6lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2021 Liam & Valorie Brennan Florida Pearl Novice Chase (Grade 2)

  • 2021 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)

Career Earnings £350,723



 



29 Horantzau d’Airy


racehorse and jockey
Racing Post

Currents Odds 150/1

Jockey Ciaran Gethings

Trainer Michael Keady

Owned By Jim Gill

Age 8

Weight 10st 6lbs

Biggest Wins

  • He is yet to win any race of note.

Career Earnings £121,489



 


30 Hyland


racehorse and jockey
ITVX

Currents Odds 22/1

Jockey Nico de Boinville

Trainer Nicky Henderson

Owned By The Ten From Seven

Age 8

Weight 10st 6lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2024 Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Novices' Chase (Listed)

Career Earnings £155,208



 


31 Celebre d’Allen


racehorse and jockey
Irish racing

Currents Odds 150/1

Jockey Micheal Nolan

Trainer Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Owned By Allan Stennett

Age 13

Weight 10st 6lbs

Biggest Wins

  • He has not won any races at a top level but won 9 from 29 starts.

Career Earnings £237,104



 


32 Three Card Brag


racehorse and jockey
Racing Post

Currents Odds 25/1

Jockey Sean Bowen

Trainer Gordon Elliott

Owned By Patrick & Scott Bryceland, McNeill Family

Age 8

Weight 10st 5lbs

Biggest Wins He has not one any noteworthy races.

Career Earnings £63,450.



 


33 Twig

racehorse and jockey
Ben Pauling Racing

Currents Odds 80/1

Jockey Beau Morgan

Trainer Ben Pauling

Owned By Mrs Georgia Morgan

Age 10

Weight 10st 5lbs

Biggest Wins

  • He has won no noteworthy races, but it would be a brilliant story for the Morgan family.

Career Earnings £137,562



 


34 Duffle Coat


racehorse and jockey
Racing Post

Currents Odds 66/1

Jockey Danny Gilligan

Trainer Gordon Elliott

Owned By R Stokes

Age 8

Weight 10st 4lbs

Biggest Wins

  • 2024 McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase (Listed)

  • 2020 JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2)

  • 2020 Weatherbys Hamilton Wenslydale Juvenile Hurdle (Listed)

Career Earnings £156,509



 


Our selections for the 2025 Randox Grand National


Win Hewick (11/1)

2023 King George VI winner. Has won big races in Ireland, England and USA. Won comfortably over hurdles 3 weeks ago. Drying ground is a massive plus, carries 11st 7lbs which could slow him down. There is a lot in his favour, as well as Gavin Sheehan coming in for the ride.


Each-Way Kandoo Kid (20/1)

Has raced over the National fences when a good 3rd in the Topham, twelve months ago. Had wind surgery, which was seen in good effect, when winning the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3m 2f). Ran five weeks ago, over a too short trip and looked to plug on. 7lbs higher here and looks to make a bold bit.


Each-Way Minella Indo (25/1)

12 years old now, but looks as if he retains his ability from younger years. Won the 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup as well as placing 2nd in the same race in 2022. Ran an amazing 3rd place in the Grand National last time and has been amazing for connections. Had 2 okay runs this season and comes here 1lb lower than last year. Should be on the premises but may not be good enough to win.


Each-Way Beauport (25/1)

Won the 2024 Midlands National at Uttoxeter, although hanging and jumping badly to the right (4m 2f, heavy). Won an Ascot chase by 31 lengths (3m 5f, good). Has been running with credit over hurdles since, only concern is a left handed track, as he jumps to the right, but has loads of positives.


Each-Way Celebre d'Allen (125/1)

Has ran and completed 3 races over the Grand National fences, including a close 4th in last seasons Topham, finishing just behind Kandoo Kid. Has twice won, comfortably, over 3m - 3m 1f, including winning in November. This trip is a complete unknown and this 13 year old is off a career high mark. Ridden by Micheal Nolan, a friend of Grab the Reins that we dearly hope to see succeed.


We are excited to cover the 2025 Randox Grand National but most importantly, would like to see all jockeys and horses arrive home safely.

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