The Grand Nationwide stays probably the most profitable occasions in horse racing.
Jockeys and horses will negotiate 30 fences over four-and-a-half miles in an try to earn an enormous chunk of the overall prize fund of £1 million.
The race, which is watched by an estimated 600 million folks worldwide, takes place on Saturday at 4pm.
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Nick Rockett, a 33-1 shot ridden by jockey Patrick Mullins, gained the 2025 contest. Sadly for coach Winnie Mullins, final yr’s champion will not have the possibility to defend his title.
Nick Rockett was dramatically declared a non-runner on Thursday morning after being discovered with a cough. Mr Mullins, nevertheless, nonetheless has eight horses confirmed to be within the subject for the principle occasion.
This yr sees I Am Maximus return, with a terrific likelihood of two wins in three years. Jockey Paul Townend is again within the saddle, having clinched glory with the JP McManus-owned horse in 2024.
The rewards of immediately’s race distributed among the many prime ten finishers. Under is the quantity relying on the place the horse finishes:
- First Place – £500,000
- Second Place – £200,000
- Third Place – £100,000
- Fourth Place – £65,000
- Fifth Place – £40,000
- Sixth Place – £30,000
- Seventh Place – £20,000
- Eighth Place – £15,000
- Ninth Place – £10,000
- Tenth Place – £5,000
Every horse that finishes the course additionally brings in a £5,000 bonus for his or her house owners. Homeowners usually retain about 80% of the prize cash, with the remainder distributed between trainers, jockeys, and secure workers.
Knowledgeable jockey successful the 2026 Grand Nationwide would take residence roughly £45,235.90 earlier than taxes and any percentages paid to their valet or agent
As of January, the usual price for a soar jockey is £235.90 per journey. That is paid no matter the place they end (until they’re an newbie).
