The Aintree Grand National Festival is a highly anticipated event in the horse racing calendar, held from April 9 to April 11, 2026. This year, the festival features three days of thrilling races, including 11 Grade 1 races and other high-stakes competitions.
2026 Grand National Festival Day 2 Results
Day 2 of the festival showcases the JCB Melling Chase, a key Grade 1 race. Notably, the day’s races let professional jockeys experience Aintree’s legendary spruce fences before the Grand National. Here are the results from Day 2:
- 1:45 PM – William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap)
- 1st: Wellington Arch (6/1)
- 2nd: Ike Sport (14/1)
- 3rd: Favour And Fortune (9/1)
- 4th: Emid’io Pepe (9/1)
- 5th: Jazzy Matty (5/1)
- 2:20 PM – Mildmay Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)
- 1st: Gold Dancer
- 2nd: Regent’s Stroll
- 3rd: Salver
- 2:55 PM – ThatPrizeGuy Top Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
- Result TBC
- 3:30 PM – JCB Melling Chase (Grade 1)
- Result TBC
- 4:05 PM – Randox Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
- Result TBC
- 4:40 PM – Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)
- Result TBC
- 5:15 PM – Debenhams Handicap Hurdle
- Result TBC
Highlights from 2026 Grand National Festival Day 1
Day 1 set a competitive tone for the festival, featuring several notable races:
- 1:45 PM – Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1)
- 1st: Mange Tout (5/1)
- 2nd: Selma De Vary (9/4)
- 3rd: Indian River (25/1)
- 2:20 PM – Manifesto Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)
- 1st: Koktail Divin (3/1)
- 2nd: Blueking d’Oroux (22/1)
- 2:55 PM – Racing Welfare Bowl Chase (Grade 1)
- 1st: Jango Baie (EVS)
- 2nd: Protektorat (5/1)
- 3:30 PM – Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase
- 1st: Barton Snow (7/4)
- 2nd: Lets Go Champ (11/1)
- 4:05 PM – Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1)
- 1st: Brighterdaysahead (13/8)
- 2nd: The New Lion (9/4)
- 4:40 PM – Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
- 1st: Ryan’s Rocket (14/1)
- 2nd: Highlands Legacy (11/2)
- 5:15 PM – Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2)
- 1st: Nans Choice (9/2)
- 2nd: Lennon Grove (7/1)
Stay tuned for further updates and results from the Aintree Grand National Festival. Visit El-Balad for more detailed coverage and insights into this exciting equestrian event.
