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Grand National 2025, explained: Date, time, when are horses announced and more

Related Topics: Grand National, Becher's Brook

The year has turned and that means the Grand National 2025 is now firmly on the horizon.

No other race captures the imagination quite like it and this year promises to be no different with up to 34 horses bound for the start line at Aintree.

For a rundown of the top contenders for this years race – click here

When is the 2025 Grand National? Date and time

The Grand National takes place on Saturday April 5, 2025 and is the biggest race of the three-day Grand National meeting at Aintree racecourse, starting on Thursday, April 8.