After a thrilling two-day racing spectacle, the Grand National Festival heads into its final chapter at Aintree Racecourse on April 5th, 2025. Day 3 promises an unforgettable conclusion filled with suspense, tradition, and history in the making. This celebrated day, watched by millions worldwide, showcases not only elite equine talent but also the unwavering spirit of racing. It’s the moment where sheer determination turns into legendary stories.
The center-piece of the day—the much-anticipated Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)—starts at 4:00 PM, delivering high-octane excitement for racegoers and viewers alike. The stellar field includes I AM MAXIMUS, ROYALE PAGAILLE, NICK ROCKETT, GRANGECLARE WEST, HEWICK, MINELLA INDO, APPRECIATE IT, MINELLA COCOONER, CONFLATED, and STUMPTOWN.
The day kicks off at 1:20 PM with the William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap). Notable contenders in this opening race include MAXIMILIAN, JERIKO DU REPONET, RUSHMOUNT, ACT OF AUTHORITY, KAMSINAS, WHATCOULDHAVEBEEN, DARTAN, BARRY LYNDON, BO ZENITH, and BILL JOYCE.
At 1:55 PM, the Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) brings rising stars to the fore, including CASTLE CARROCK, FINGLE BRIDGE, FUNICULI FUNICULA, GOOD AND CLEVER, HONESTY POLICY, HORACES PEARL, KAPPA JY PYKE, KOKTAIL DIVIN, MIAMI MAGIC, and MOON PHASES.
Following that, the William Hill Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) begins at 2:30 PM, featuring top-tier contenders such as SAM BROWN, IMPERIAL SAINT, SHAKEM UP’ARRY, MYRETOWN, LE MILOS, RICHMOND LAKE, PEAKY BOY, HAPPYGOLUCKY, CRUZ CONTROL, and DOCTOR KEN.
At 3:05 PM, one of the most prestigious races of the day, the Ivy Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1), hits the turf with leading names like ALTOBELLI, BUDDY ONE, DASHEL DRASHER, GWENNIE MAY BOY, HIDDENVALLEY LAKE, HOME BY THE LEE, KITZBUHEL, MONMIRAL, SOUNDS RUSSIAN, and STRONG LEADER.
Later, at 5:00 PM, the Rosconn Group Maghull Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) features promising young stars including BROOKIE, KALIF DU BERLAIS, L’EAU DU SUD, SPECIAL CADEAU, TOUCH ME NOT, and ONLY BY NIGHT.
The festival concludes with the Weatherbys NHStallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) at 5:35 PM, where entries include BLOFELD, CAMBERWELL, CRACKERJACQUE, DESTINATION DUBAI, EDWARD SEXTON, EL CAIROS, FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN, GAELIC PRIDE, GREEN SPLENDOUR, and KILWAUGHTER.
As the curtain falls on this legendary festival, the Grand National once again proves why it’s revered as the pinnacle of British steeplechase racing. With breath-taking finishes, historic rivalries, and moments that captivate the globe, Day 3 of the Grand National at Aintree leaves an indelible mark in racing history.
