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Which Horse Is Favourite To Win The Grand National in 2025?
Andy is a horse racing journalist and betting expert who specializes in trends and stats. With his long association with TrainersQuotes and FromTheStables, Andy has also built up solid s with some of the best stables in the UK. Has written for GeeGeez and bookmakers Matchbook and BetBright in the past too, plus was the former sports betting editor of odds comparison site Easyodds and Juicestorm. Has also appeared on betting podcasts for MatchBook and has featured in the popular Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Guide in the past. Andy's also ghost written for former top jockey Richard Dunwoody and continues to have a monthly column in the Racing Ahead horse racing magazine. Now a regular on Sportscasting giving his views, trends and tips mainly on horse racing - if there's a stat to be explored and it's a sport, Andy is sure to find a betting angle to use. You can also hear Andy's weekly horse racing views and best bets on the popular Final Furlong podcast.
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As the world’s most famous steeplechase draws closer many horse racing fans are asking – which horse is favourite to win the Grand National in 2025?
The big race will be staged on Saturday 5th April, and in a tight betting heat – there are several horses vying for the 2025 Grand National favourites berth – but it looks like last year’s winner I AM MAXIMUS is the favourite to be the favourite.
I Am Maximus Is The Most Likely Favourite To Win The Grand National 2025
Grand National.
This 9 year-old has been put in as the slight market leader with the best horse racing betting sites in the UK.
And he could shorten further when the ‘once-a-year’ punters his name from last year.
I Am Maximus ran away with the race by 7 1/2 lengths 12 months ago (watch below). However, this time is rated 8lbs higher.
He’ll be looking to become only the third double winner of the race since 1974 and Red Rum and Tiger Roll as a multiple National hero.
Owner JP McManus has four others in the race too – as he looks for his fourth success in the race.
He also runs Meetingofthewaters, Perceval Legallois, Chantry House and Iroko, who is still only 7 and will be looking to become only the third 7 year-old winner since 1940.
In addition to winning last year, JP’s other National wins came with Don’t Push It (2010) and Minella Times (2021).
WATCH: I AM MAXIMUS Winning The 2024 Grand National
I Am Maximus Horse Profile
- Age: 9
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
- Owner: JP McManus
- Career Runs: 17 (6 wins)
- Chase Runs: 12 (4 wins)
- Career Prize Money: £870,875
How Many Grand National Favourites Have Won Since 2000?
Since 2000 there have been 24 running of the Grand National, with Covid claiming the 2020 running.
During this period, we’ve seen SIX winning Grand National favourites (or t favs) land the prestigious prize.
Meaning the jollies have a fair 25% strike-rate since 2000. Which isn’t too shabby considering the competitive nature of the race.
Two of these winning Grand National favourites have also come in the last two runnings.
With I Am Maximus (7/1 jfav) and Corach Rambler (8/1 fav) crossing the line as market leaders.
Three of the last five Grand National favourites have also won, including the last two.
However, there has never been three winning favourites in-a-row to win the race, since it was first run in 1839.
Winning Grand National Market Leaders Since 2000
- 2005 – Hedgehunter (7/1 fav)
- 2008 – Comply Or Die (7/1 jfav)
- 2010 – Don’t Push It (10/1 jfav)
- 2019 – Tiger Roll (4/1 fav)
- 2023 – Corach Rambler (8/1 fav)
- 2024 – I Am Maximus (7/1 jfav)
2025 Aintree Grand National Date and Details
📅Date: Saturday 5th April 2025
⌚Time: 4:00pm
🏇Racecourse: Aintree
🔄Trip: 4m 2 1/2f
💷Winner: £500,000
📺 TV: ITV / Racing TV
You can see the full 2025 Aintree Grand National Festival race schedule, running order and TV channels.