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The Grand Guide


8 - 10 April 2027

Welcome to The Grand Guide

Your ultimate hub for everything Randox Grand National Festival 2027. Stay ahead with the latest entertainment announcements, racing news, and exclusive hospitality updates.


Debenhams Day Spa

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Debenhams is partnering with The Jockey Club for the Racing Calendar – and this is your sign to find the perfect look on Debenhams.com. From smart suits & elegant occasionwear to elevate your Aintree experience, to topping up your hair & makeup at the Debenhams Day Spa, get ready for the season in record time – featuring all the best brands like YSL, Armani & more.

The Big Three

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The Randox Grand National may be the star attraction, but the drama over Aintree’s legendary fences doesn’t stop there.

Opening Day is home of the Randox Foxhunters Chase, the Aintree's premier test for amateur riders. This is one of just three races all week to face the full Grand National fences, and early entries suggest Cheltenham winner Barton Snow is itching for the challenge, ready to take on the legendary course.

Ladies Day delivers the Randox Topham Chase, the other exclusive contest over the National fences. This year’s lineup promises a thrilling France versus Ireland showdown. Defending champion Gentleman De Mee aims to defend his crown, while Aintree favourite Hitman is poised to make his own mark on the historic course.

2026 RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL TROPHY REVEALED

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Randox is thrilled to reveal the 2026 Randox Grand National trophy, designed in collaboration with luxury jewellery designer Boodles.

Inspired by the DNA double helix, it reflects what Randox does every day: using science to improve health. From the molecular structure at the core to its precision details, it mirrors Randox's preventative health approach — spotting imbalances early, providing personalised insights, and helping people make smarter choices to support long-term wellbeing.

This year is extra special as the 10 diamonds on the trophy mark Randox's 10-year partnership with the Grand National, celebrating a decade of innovation, excellence, and shared ambition. Three miniature trophies will also go to the winning Jockey, Trainer and Groom — because success, in sport and in health, is always a team effort.

Discover Your Race Day Style

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Holland Cooper has long been synonymous with race day elegance, where timeless British tailoring meets modern sophistication. Our signature tailoring is proudly British-made, designed with a confident yet understated approach to occasion dressing.

Defined by refined silhouettes, elevated fabrics and impeccable attention to detail, each piece is designed to flatter and endure. From elegantly tailored dresses created for race day moments, to iconic blazers and polished outerwear, Holland Cooper offers considered dressing that feels effortless, confident and refined.

Timeless, feminine and designed to carry you seamlessly from trackside to celebration, and beyond.

Discover Your Race Day Style

Three days of pure exhilaration!

 

Watch below for just a taste of the unforgettable moments ahead.

First look at Longma

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Introducing your first look at the flavours of Longma.

Bold Pan-Asian cuisine, dramatic presentation, and dishes crafted with precision and flair.

The table is set so book your seat.

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Watch the top moments from 2026

Grand National Race 2026

Wartch the top moments from Grand National Day 2026!

Raceday Ready

Racegoers reveal their preparations for the Randox Grand National Festival 2026.

2026 Race Results

Take a look at the winners across the three days of The Randox Grand National on 9 - 11 April 2026.

In case you missed it...

The Randox Grand National has once again cemented its place as one of the UK’s most iconic sporting occasions, with the 2025 festival named a finalist for Best Sports Event of the Year at the Sports Business Awards. Adding to the celebration, its legendary home, Aintree Racecourse, has also been shortlisted for Outstanding Sports Venue Experience.

 

Winners will be announced in November 2025, but reaching the finals is already a powerful recognition of the racecourse's impact, passion, and commitment to creating unforgettable sporting moments.

The Style Awards in partnership with Debenhams are turning up the glamour for 2026 with the launch of a brand new category: Best Hat.

Created to honour the bold, unforgettable, and show-stopping headpieces that define Ladies Day at Aintree, the new award celebrates the creativity that makes the day unlike any other in the racing calendar. 

To mark the occasion, Debenhams Ambassador and world-renowned milliner Lisa Tan will join the 2026 judging panel, bringing her exceptional eye for race-day style. 

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Our chefs our hard at work creating the perfect menu for our restaurants this year. Have a sneak peak at just some of the options that could be plated up this year. (Currently working from the train so will upload the video when I have better wifi)

Plus, for the first time ever Many Clouds will open its doors for Ladies Day. This contemporary dining experience is the perfect way to appreciate world class racing and entertainment. Usually reserved for Randox Grand National Day, the restaurant will now extend it's offering to Ladies Day, giving Friday guests the opportunity to experience Ladies Day in true glamour and style

2026 marks 20 years since Numbersixvalverde stormed to victory at The Randox Grand National. Now, we’re honouring this Aintree icon with a brand-new hospitality experience: Numbersixvalverde.

Enjoy a 4-course Grand Luncheon, Afternoon Tea and an inclusive bar, while you enjoy racing from the best seat in the house. 

 

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Introducing Longma, the newest addition to The Randox Grand National's hospitality offering. This premiun pan-asian dining experience is where the thrill of the racetrack meets the grace of the dragon, and where Liverpool’s vibrant heritage converges with the finest flavours of Asia.

Inspired by the mythical Longma, a creature born from the power of the horse and the wisdom of the dragon, our brand new restaurant embodies harmony, prosperity, and the union of two worlds. At Longma, that shared history is reimagined through food, design, and storytelling. 

 

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We’re thrilled to announce Ally Mangan as the winner of The Women in Business Award! Founder of Loved By Ally she has turned her love of vintage, sustainable fashion into a thriving business inspired by her late mum.

We’re excited to welcome Ally as an official partner for the 2026 Randox Grand National Festival and can’t wait to see her unique style on Ladies Day.

Twig, last year’s 10th place finisher in the Randox Grand National, thrilled Aintree with a dramatic Becher Handicap Chase win, narrowly beating favourite Mr Vango. The £100 bargain buy gave jockey Beau Morgan his biggest career victory and keeps Twig in line for an exciting new £500,000 bonus thanks to the new William Hill Half A Mill bonus awarded to any horse that can win a designated trial race, of which the Becher Chase is one, and the Grand National in the same season.

 

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The Guide Liverpool joins the Style Awards as official media partner, becoming your go-to destination for everything fashion-forward at The Randox Grand National Festival.

From exclusive previews and trend alerts to live coverage from the racecourse across all three days, The Guide will be bringing the style spotlight straight to your feed.

It's more than just the racing

Entertainment

There’s unmissable entertainment across all three days.

Grand National Dress Code

There’s no official dress code at The Grand National. We encourage you to come dressed to feel your best! Aintree is a spectacle of colour for all three days of the festival, with many using their trip as an opportunity to showcase their favourite raceday looks".

The Style Awards

The Randox Grand National Festival celebrates the best in racing, style and fashion as The Style Awards returned to Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse.

Be here in 2027

The Randox Grand National Festival is far more than just the world's greatest steeplechase; it's an experience of epic proportions, an event where stories become legends and unforgettable moments are etched into history.