With the 2026 Grand National almost here, bet365 are now offering 'Non-Runner No Bet' for this year's Aintree showpiece.
This year's Grand National, taking place on Saturday 11th April, looks set to serve up another classic race between a talented field of runners and riders.
The offer applies to bets placed from 17:00 GMT on Friday 13th March 2026. Any bets placed on the Win and Each Way ‘NRNB’ market will be refunded if your selection does not run. In multiple bets if a selection does not run, that part of the bet will be deemed a non-runner.
The 2024 winner, I Am Maximus has once again been given top weight after his runner-up finish last year. One pound higher than last year's mark, there's little reason to think I Am Maximus won't be there or thereabouts.
Two pounds lighter than I Am Maximus after finishing third in last year's race, where he may well have won before for a mistake at the last, Grangeclare West bids for National glory again. Tackling three Grade 1s (and being well beaten in two) to start the season, Willie Mullins' charge, typically ridden by Brian Hayes, won the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse under Paul Townend on heavy ground in February.
A drifter in the market, but still joint-second favourite, Iroko ran an impressive race in 2025 when coming fourth. Five pounds higher than last year, albeit 11 pounds lighter than the favourite, Iroko has every chance of giving JP McManus a fourth winner in the race.
Taking on three miles for the first time, Jagwar lost nothing in a half-a-length defeat in the Ultima at Cheltenham when scuppered by a poor start leaving him with too much ground to make up.
Significantly shortened in the betting after his Cheltenham showing, Jagwar is one of three big chances for JP McManus in the race.
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Matt Gibbs
13 Apr 26