THE Grand National returns on Saturday – as hundreds of thousands flock to Aintree to watch the biggest race of the year.
In 2023, Corach Rambler became the first British horse to win the iconic race since 2017.
Corach Rambler and jockey Derek Fox won the Grand National last yearPA
The Irish thoroughbred is the favourite to win the Grand National again this year and claim back-to-back triumphs.
Aintree‘s featured race will be broadcast on ITV1 once again, with some familiar faces set to feature during live coverage.
SunSport has all the names that will be working for ITV during the three-day spectacle.
Who are the Grand National 2024 presenters on ITV?
ITV’s lead presenter for the 2024 Grand National will be Ed Chamberlin.
Sir Anthony McCoy, Ruby Walsh and Mick Fitzgerald will make up the punditry team over the three day event.
Rishi Persad, Alice Plunkett, Matt Chapman and Adele Mulrennan will join the coverage from around the iconic course, while Brian Gleeson will be in the betting ring with Luke Harvey.
On the day of the Grand National, Ruby Walsh and Oli Bell will analyse the race fence-by-fence as the action unfolds.
Aintree schedule
All times BST
Thursday 11 April – Opening Day
13.45 – Manifesto Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 1 2m 4f
14.20 – Boodles Anniversary 4-y-o Juvenile Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 1 2m 1f
14.55 – Aintree Bowl Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 1 3m 1f
15.30 – William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 1 2m 4f
16.05 – Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase 2m 5f
16.40 – Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 3 2m
17.15 – Goffs UK Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat (Grade 2) 2m 1f
Friday 12 April – Ladies Day
Coverage: BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 14:00 to 16:15 BST – Details are subject to change.
13.45 – Mildmay Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 1 3m 1f
14.20 – William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 3 2m 4f
14.55 – TrustATrader Top Novices’ Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 1 2m 1/2f
15.30 – My Pension Expert Melling Chase (Grade 1) 2m 4f
16.05 – Randox Supports Race Against Dementia Topham Chase (Grade 3) 2m 5f
16.40 – Cavani Menswear Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 1 3m 1/2f
17.15 – Lydiate Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) (Conditional & Amateur Jockeys) 2m1/2f
Saturday 13 April – Grand National Day
Coverage: Build-up and commentary on the National on BBC Radio 5 Live from Aintree; live text commentary, reaction and reports on BBC Sport website and app.
13.20 – Bridle Road Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 3 3m ½f
13.55 – Turner Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 4f
14.30 – William Hill Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 3 3m 1f
15.05 – JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 1 3m ½f
16.00 – Randox Grand National Steeple Chase (Grade 3) 4m 2½f
17.00 – Maghull Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 1 2m
17.35 – Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) 2m 1f
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