2023 champion Corach Rambler and his rider Derek Fox will be looking to join a select group of runners to have retained the Grand National title, but I Am Maximus, Vanillier and Meetingofthewaters are just some of the fellow favourites backed to put in strong performances at Aintree this weekend.
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Grand National 2024 race TV channel, live stream
TV Channel: ITV1, Racing TV
Live Stream: ITVX, Racing TV Online
It's the most-watched race on the equestrian calendar bar none, and as such there are plenty of terrestrial TV and streaming options for you to watch this weekend's Grand National, on both free-to-air and subscription-based networks.
Your best bet to catch all the action is via ITV, who acquired the rights to the bulk of horseracing action in the UK back in 2017. Their coverage of race day begins at 12:55 p.m. local time (BST) on Saturday, April 13, with the race itself set for a start time of 4:00 p.m.
Racing TV subscribers can also watch full coverage of this year's Grand National either live or on catch-up, and that too is the case for ITV1's broadcast, which will be streamed in full on ITVX.
If the Grand National is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs offer a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favourite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.
Grand National 2024 prize money
After an increase in prize money prior to the 2023 race, the lofty figures have stayed the same this time around, with a total of £1 million to be won. The winner takes home £561,300, exactly half of this total, while second place gets £211,000, and third earns £105,500.
Further back, the riders in fourth, fifth and sixth place will earn £52,700, £26,500 and £13,200 respectively.
With figures like this on offer, there's it's no wonder that every jockey sees the Grand National as the pinnacle of a rider's career.
Position Prize money
1st £561,300
2nd £211,000
3rd £105,500
4th £52,700
5th £26,500
6th £13,200
7th £6,800
8th £3,600
9th £2,000
10th £1,000
