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When are the Grand National weights announced for 2025 Aintree race?

The latest details on when the Grand National weights will be confirmed ahead of the 2025 race at Aintree Racecourse.

With just two months to go until the 2025 renewal of the world's greatest steeplechase, the attention of racing fans will soon turn towards the handicapper and the weights for the 2025 Grand National.

The highest-rated horse in the opinion of the handicapper will carry the most weight for the 2025 Grand National.

2024 winner I Am Maximus is expected to be at the top of Grand National weights for 2025 following his scintillating display 12 months ago.

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When are the Grand National weights announced?

The 2025 Grand National weights will be announced on Tuesday 11th February 2025.

Following this date, no additional penalties can be incurred for any of the Grand National runners.

What weight does a Grand National horse have to carry?

The highest weight that can be carried in the Grand National is 11st 12lbs, while the lowest weight carried is 10st 2lbs.

Grand National winner weight

Last year's winner I Am Maximus carried 11st 6lb to win the Grand National, which was off a rating of 159.

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