Horse race
| Grand National | |
  | |
| Location | Aintree |
|---|---|
| Date | 13 April 2024 |
| Winning horse |  I Am Maximus |
| Starting price | 7/1J |
| Jockey |  Paul Townend |
| Trainer | Willie Mullins |
| Owner | J.P. McManus |
| Conditions | Soft |
| ← 20232025 → | |
| External videos | |
|---|---|
 Full replay of the 2024 Grand National Racing TV, YouTube | |
| Full replay of the 2024 Grand National ITV Racing , YouTube |
The 2024 Grand National (officially known as the Randox 2024 Grand National for sponsorship reasons) was the 176th annual running of the Grand National horse race. It took place on Saturday 13 April 2024, at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England. The event was sponsored by Randox Health. Changes from previous races were the reduction of horses from 40 to 34 and an earlier start time of 4pm, compared to 5.15pm in 2023. It was won by bookies' favourite I Am Maximus, who was trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend.
Race card
Two horses, Run Wild Fred and Chambard, were withdrawn on the morning of the race after being found lame, reducing the field to 32 runners, the smallest field since the 1999 Grand National which also had 32 runners.
| No | Colours | Horse | Age | Handicap | Odds | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Noble Yeats | 9 | 11-12 | 12/1 | Harry Cobden | Emmet Mullins |
| 2 |  |
Nassalam | 7 | 11-8 | 50/1 | Caoilin Quinn | Gary Moore |
| 3 |  |
Coko Beach | 9 | 11-8 | 28/1 | Jordan Gainford | Gordon Elliott |
| 4 |  |
Capodanno | 8 | 11-8 | 28/1 | Keith Donoghue | W P Mullins |
| 5 | |
I Am Maximus | 8 | 11-6 | 7/1 JF | Paul Townend | W P Mullins |
| 6 |  |
Minella Indo | 11 | 11-6 | 28/1 | Rachael Blackmore | Henry De Bromhead |
| 7 |  |
Corach Rambler | 10 | 11-6 | 15/2 | Derek Fox | Lucinda Russell |
| 8 |  |
Janidil | 10 | 11-6 | 125/1 | Jody McGarvey | W P Mullins |
| 9 |  |
Stattler | 9 | 11-5 | 40/1 | Mr. P W Mullins | W P Mullins |
| 10 |  |
Mahler Mission | 8 | 11-5 | 18/1 | Ben Harvey | John C McConnell |
| 11 |  |
Delta Work | 11 | 11-4 | 28/1 | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott |
| 12 |  |
Foxy Jacks | 10 | 11-4 | 33/1 | Gavin Brouder | Mouse Morris |
| 13 |  |
Galvin | 10 | 11-2 | 40/1 | Sam Ewing | Gordon Elliott |
| 14 |  |
Farouk D'Alene | 9 | 11-1 | 100/1 | Donagh Meyler | Gordon Elliott |
| 15 |  |
Eldorado Allen | 10 | 11-0 | 66/1 | Brendan Powell | Joe Tizzard |
| 16 |  |
Ain't That A Shame | 10 | 10-13 | 40/1 | Mr. David Maxwell | Henry De Bromhead |
| 17 |  |
Vanillier | 9 | 10-12 | 14/1 | Sean Flanagen | Gavin Cromwell |
| 18 |  |
Mr Incredible | 8 | 10-11 | 10/1 | Brian Hayes | W P Mullins |
| 20 |  |
Latenightpass | 11 | 10-10 | 50/1 | Miss Gina Andrews | T Ellis |
| 21 |  |
Minella Crooner | 8 | 10-10 | 125/1 | Kevin Sexton | Gordon Elliott |
| 22 |  |
Adamantly Chosen | 7 | 10-9 | 33/1 | Sean O'Keeffe | W P Mullins |
| 23 |  |
Mac Tottie | 11 | 10-9 | 80/1 | James Bowen | Peter Bowen |
| 24 |  |
Chemical Energy | 8 | 10-9 | 50/1 | Danny Gilligen | Gordon Elliott |
| 25 |  |
Limerick Lace | 7 | 10-8 | 7/1 JF | Mark Walsh | Gavin Cromwell |
| 26 |  |
Meetingofthewaters | 7 | 10-8 | 11/1 | Danny Mullins | W P Mullins |
| 27 |  |
The Goffer | 7 | 10-8 | 50/1 | Sean Bowen | Gordon Elliott |
| 28 |  |
Roi Mage | 12 | 10-8 | 66/1 | James Reveley | Patrick Griffin |
| 29 |  |
Glengouly | 8 | 10-7 | 100/1 | Michael O'Sullivan | W P Mullins |
| 30 |  |
Galia Des Liteaux | 8 | 10-7 | 28/1 | Harry Skelton | Dan Skelton |
| 31 |  |
Panda Boy | 8 | 10-7 | 11/1 | J. J. Slevin | Martin Brassil |
| 32 |  |
Eklat De Rire | 10 | 10-7 | 100/1 | Darragh O'Keeffe | Henry De Bromhead |
| 34 |  |
Kitty's Light | 8 | 10-7 | 12/1 | Jack Tudor | Christian Williams |
Finishing order
Placed horses1: I Am Maximus2: Delta Work3: Minella Indo4: Galvin
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | I Am Maximus |
| 2 | Delta Work |
| 3 | Minella Indo |
| 4 | Galvin |
| 5 | Kitty's Light |
| 6 | Ain't That A Shame |
| 7 | Meetingofthewaters |
| 8 | Galia Des Liteaux |
| 9 | Roi Mage |
| 10 | Limerick Lace |
| 11 | Coko Beach |
| 12 | Latenightpass |
| 13 | The Goffer |
| 14 | Vanillier |
| 15 | Eklat De Rire |
| 16 | Capodanno |
| 17 | Panda Boy |
| 18 | Nassalam |
| 19 | Noble Yeats |
| 20 | Eldorado Allen |
| 21 | Adamantly Chosen |
Non-finishers
A total of 21 out of 32 horses finished the race, leaving 11 non-finishers. Seven horses were pulled up, and four were due to unseated riders. While concerns were expressed for Mac Tottie, who was treated by veterinarians at the scene, all the horses returned safely. However, over the course of the meeting there were two equine fatalities.
| Fence | Name | Fate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corach Rambler | Unseated rider |
| 9 (Valentine's Brook) | Stattler | Pulled up |
| 15 (The Chair) | Mahler Mission | Unseated rider |
| 15 (The Chair) | Mr Incredible | Unseated rider |
| 21 | Mac Tottie | Pulled up |
| 26 | Farouk D’Alene | Pulled up |
| 27 | Glengouly | Unseated rider |
| 29 | Chemical Energy | Pulled up |
| 29 | Foxy Jacks | Pulled up |
| 29 | Minella Crooner | Pulled up |
| 30 | Janidil | Pulled up |
Broadcasting and media
ITV lead commentator Richard Hoiles describes the climax of the race."Minella Indo and Delta Work are the leaders from Kitty's Light in third, Latenightpass, then towards the inside I Am Maximus, Galvin comes next as they race towards the Elbow, Minella Indo, the loose horse forcing them to the left hand side and causing problems, Minella Indo has the lead from Delta Work, in third place and ridden along is I Am Maximus, who's now out after the leader, I Am Maximus for Paul Townend, goes past Minella Indo, Delta Work, Galvin and Kitty's Light, but up towards the line, it is I Am Maximus, who leads home the gladiators, for Paul Townend and Willie Mullins."
As the Grand National is accorded the status of an event of national interest in the United Kingdom and is listed on the Ofcom Code on Sports and Other Listed and Designated Events, it must be shown on free-to-air terrestrial television in the UK. The race was broadcast live on TV by ITV for the seventh time, and the first year in its new three year deal with the British Horseracing Authority.
The ITV coverage was presented by Ed Chamberlin. Analysis was provided by former jockeys Sir Anthony McCoy, Mick Fitzgerald, and Ruby Walsh. Reports were provided by Alice Plunkett, Adele Mulrennan, Luke Harvey, Rishi Persad and Matt Chapman, and betting updates were provided by Brian Gleeson. Oli Bell covered viewers' comments on social media, and the commentary team was Mark Johnson, Stewart Machin and Richard Hoiles, who called the finish for the seventh time. Following the race, Bell and Walsh guided viewers on a fence-by-fence re-run of the race.
References
- Burrows, Josh (5 January 2024). "Grand National 2024: What date is the Aintree race and when are the horses announced?". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- Paton, Ryan (12 October 2023). "Major Grand National 2024 changes confirmed as Jockey Club issue statement". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- "Grand National field size reduced amid horse welfare focus". Sky Sports. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- "Grand National: Aintree showpiece to move forward to 16:00 as part of safety review". BBC Sport. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- Paley, Tony (13 April 2024). "I Am Maximus lands gamble for all-conquering Mullins in Grand National". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- "Grand National 2024: I Am Maximus wins thrilling race at Aintree – as it happened". Guardian. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Harry. "2024 Grand National result: where your horse finished and who won". www.racingpost.com. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- Paley, Tony; Glendenning, Barry; Wood, Greg; Paley (now), Tony; Glendenning (earlier), Barry (13 April 2024). "Grand National 2024: I Am Maximus wins thrilling race at Aintree – live reaction". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- How many horses died at the 2024 Grand National?, WalesOnline, 13 April 2024
- "I Am Maximus wins the Randox Grand National Handicap Chase for Mullins and Townend". Retrieved 14 April 2024 – via YouTube.
- Mottershead, Lee (3 August 2022). "Racing will remain on ITV for another three years after new contract is agreed". Racing Post. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- "ITV Racing - Grand National 2024". 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
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