THE Grand National will take place at Aintree NEXT with 34 runners bidding to write their name in horse racing history.

Legendary trainer has EIGHT horses in the world’s most famous race, including one of the bookies’ favourites, , who won the showpiece in 2024.

The JP McManus runner is looking to become the first horse since in the 1970s to win the , lose it and then regain the title.

  • Grand National time: 4pm BST
  • TV channel: ITV1
  • FREE live stream: ITVX

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