I Am Maximus, last year’s winner, is the favorite to win a second title, with motion at Aintree kicking off with warm-up occasions from Thursday.
The Nationwide is likely one of the largest occasions on the British sporting calendar, with workplaces and buddies usually working a sweepstake to select a horse to again.
In case you’re planning one for 2025, learn on to learn how.
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Who’re the favourites to win the Grand Nationwide 2025 with the bookies?
I Am Maximus, final yr’s winner beneath Paul Townend, was despatched off the 7/1 joint-favourite and galloped clear to win by nearly eight lengths — a very good wager for 2025. This yr, the horse is 11-12.
“He seems to be in his prime on the age of eight and can’t be dominated out.”

The Grand Nationwide 2024 in full flight
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What in regards to the ban on drones?
Nonetheless, you select to observe the Nationwide, it won’t be by way of drones — these have been banned from flying over Aintree.
Police have imposed a short lived flight restriction zone over the Merseyside course for the three-day pageant, particularly focusing on drones. It’s believed that drone footage might unfairly favour gamblers putting ‘in-play’ bets by streaming pictures just a few seconds earlier than TV broadcasts.
The no-fly zone is a part of a safety operation for the well-known steeplechase, which attracts greater than 150,000 spectators. The 2023 race was delayed when animal rights protesters gained entry to the course.
Chief Inspector Iain Wyke, Merseyside Police’s Grand Nationwide Competition occasion commander, stated: “As at all times, our policing plans for the Grand Nationwide Competition are in depth and consider land, sea and air.
“Specialist assets, made up of Merseyside Cops and officers from regional and nationwide groups, together with air assist, can be in place throughout the occasion and we’re additionally working with companions together with the native authority, different emergency companies, and companies locally to make sure it is a protected and safe occasion.”