Grand National 2026: Full Horse Numbers and Jockey Colours Revealed
Grand National 2026 Horse Numbers and Jockey Colours

Grand National 2026 Horse Numbers and Jockey Colours Confirmed

The official horse numbers and jockey colours for the Grand National 2026 have been announced, setting the stage for the iconic race at Aintree. This year's field includes a mix of defending champions, elite contenders, and dark horses, each with distinctive silks that will be on display during the gruelling four-mile challenge.

Key Contenders and Their Silks

I Am Maximus, the 2024 champion, carries top weight and aims for back-to-back victories under jockey Paul Townend. He will wear the famous emerald green and yellow hoops of owner JP McManus. Another notable entry is Gerri Colombe, ridden by Jack Kennedy, who brings Grade 1 quality to the handicap while sporting the pink and white quartered silks of Robcour, featuring a pink star and black cap.

Full List of Entries

Here is the detailed breakdown of all confirmed horses, their numbers, jockeys, and colours for the Grand National 2026:

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  1. I Am Maximus (Paul Townend): Emerald green and yellow hoops of JP McManus.
  2. Banbridge (JJ Slevin): Dark blue and white diamonds of Ronnie Bartlett with a red cap.
  3. Grangeclare West (Patrick Mullins): Red jacket with white sash and blue cap for Cheveley Park Stud.
  4. Gerri Colombe (Jack Kennedy): Pink and white quartered silks with pink star and black cap for Robcour.
  5. Haiti Couleurs (Sean Bowen): Jacket with vertical stripes of yellow, red, purple, and teal, white sleeves, and quartered cap.
  6. Spillane’s Tower (Simon Torrens): Green and yellow hoops of JP McManus with a yellow cap.
  7. Firefox (Keith Donoghue): White jacket with emerald green chevrons and red cap for Bective Stud.
  8. Monty’s Star (Darragh O’Keeffe): Maroon jacket with yellow stars and yellow cap for the Barry Maloney family.
  9. Spanish Harlem (Brian Hayes): Cream jacket with emerald green cross belts and diabolo on sleeves, emerald green cap.
  10. Lecky Watson (Sean O’Keeffe): Red and white hooped colours of the Slaneyville Syndicate.
  11. Champ Kiely (Danny Mullins): Royal blue and emerald green diagonals with emerald green sleeves and cap for Miss M A Masterson.
  12. Iroko (Jonjo O’Neill Jr): Emerald green and yellow hoops with green and yellow quartered cap for JP McManus.
  13. Favori De Champdou (Danny Gilligan): Maroon jacket with white star for Gigginstown House Stud.
  14. Three Card Brag (Jordan Gainford): Royal blue and white hooped silks with maroon sleeves and cap for the McNeill Family.
  15. Oscars Brother (Daniel King): Standard JP McManus green and yellow hoops.
  16. Mr Vango (Jack Tudor): Blue jacket with three red diagonal spots, red sleeves with blue hoop, and blue cap with red spot for the Cracker & Smodge Partnership.
  17. High Class Hero (James Bowen): Red jacket with wide pink horizontal band, red sleeves with pink armlets, and red cap for the Sullivan Group partnership.
  18. Stellar Story (Robbie Dunne): Maroon and white star of Gigginstown.
  19. Beauport (Sam Twiston-Davies): Turquoise jacket with orange bands for owners Bryan and Philippa Burrough.
  20. Captain Cody (Jonathan Burke): Orange jacket with grey sleeves and royal blue cap for co-owner Vincent Caldwell.
  21. Jagwar (Mark Walsh): McManus green and yellow hoops.
  22. Perceval Legallois (Harry Cobden): McManus hoops with white cap and red tassel.
  23. Gorgeous Tom (Sean Flanagan): Green jacket with large yellow star, yellow sleeves with green stars, and green and yellow quartered cap for Envirogreen Housing Services.
  24. The Real Whacker (Gavin Sheehan): White jacket with large red hollow box, white sleeves with red stripes, and red cap for the Neville, Mann, Duffus, and Dennis-Price partnership.
  25. Quai De Bourbon (Donagh Meyler): Maroon jacket with central white star for Gigginstown.
  26. Answer To Kayf (John Shinnick): Yellow jacket with wide light blue vertical stripe, light blue sleeves with yellow armlets, and light blue and yellow quartered cap for owner Denis O'Connor.
  27. Jordans (Ben Jones): Blue with large yellow star, blue sleeves with yellow lower halves, and blue cap with yellow stars.
  28. Final Orders (Conor Stone-Walsh): Dark blue jacket with wide yellow hoop, dark blue sleeves with yellow armlets, and yellow cap with dark blue star for the C M D Syndicate.
  29. Marble Sands (Kielan Woods): Dark blue with pink stepped cross, dark blue and pink patterned sleeves, and pink cap with dark blue square.
  30. Panic Attack (Harry Skelton): Orange jacket with large dark blue star, orange sleeves with smaller dark blue stars, and dark blue cap for owner Bryan Drew.
  31. Top Of The Bill (Toby McCain-Mitchell): Beige and black horizontal stripes, black sleeves with beige stripe, and red cap.
  32. Johnnywho (Richie McLernon): Standard JP McManus green and yellow hoops.
  33. Twig (Beau Morgan): Beige jacket with wide green hoop, beige sleeves with green armlets, and purple cap with black spot for owner Georgia Morgan.
  34. Imperial Saint (Callum Pritchard): Plain beige jacket and sleeves with light blue and beige quartered cap for a syndicate set up by Richard Johnson.

Race Details and Ticket Information

The Grand National 2026 will take place over three days at Aintree racecourse, featuring the world-famous steeplechase. Last-minute tickets are still available, with options ranging from general admission to VIP and hospitality packages. Prices start from £33.50 for standard entry, while premium experiences can be secured from £249 through providers like Seat Unique. Fans are encouraged to book early to witness this historic event, which promises thrilling competition and unforgettable moments on the track.

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