Grand National Thursday 2025 full race card, tips, runners and odds as Constitution Hill returns

Grand National Thursday 2025 declarations as Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth clash in William Hill Aintree Hurdle

The 2025 Grand National Festival gets underway today - with Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth going head-to-head in the William Hill Aintree Hurdle. The two-and-a-half-mile Grade One contest was won last year by Nicky Henderson’s Constitution Hill, who will this year be on a recovery mission after dramatically falling in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham last month.

It will be the second time the duo have locked horns, with Constitution Hill coming out on top during his brilliant comeback victory in the Christmas Hurdle on Boxing Day. Meanwhile, a star-studded field of eight has assembled for the other Grade One on today's card, the Brooklands Golden Miller Chronograph Bowl.

In total there are seven races set to take place at Aintree today, with the action getting underway at 1.45pm. And below is a list of today's runners and riders, as well as a tip for each race.

Aintree day one declarations for Thursday

1:45pm EBC Group Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 2m 3f 200y

1 Boombawn (IRE) 8 11 7 Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

2 Croke Park (IRE) 7 11 7 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Ireland Sam Ewing

3 Fascile Mode (IRE) 7 11 7 Mrs H. Mullins Thomas Mullins Ireland

4 Gidleigh Park 7 11 7 The Eyre Family Harry Fry Bryan Carver

5 Impaire Et Passe (FR) p 7 11 7 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins Ireland P. Townend

6 Jango Baie (FR) 6 11 7 Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville

7 Mark of Gold 8 11 7 Stevie Fisher & Friends Gary & Josh Moore Caoilin Quinn

8 Rubaud (FR) 7 11 7 Mr Brendan McManus Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden

9 The Kalooki Kid 7 11 7 Eddie Melville & Kenny Haughey Nicky Richards Danny McMenamin

Tip: Writing for Paddy Power, former Grand National winner Ruby Walsh said: "Aintree was always the plan for Impaire Et Passe’s owners but I’m not sure he’s in the right race! He’s running over 2m 4f for the first time with cheekpieces on as well. That should help but he has a bit of ground to make up with Croke Park. He’s having a terrific season and he arguably brings better form to the table than Impaire Et Passe. Jango Baie was a good winner of the Arkle Chase at Cheltenham and he looks like he wants further. I was slow to warm to Croke Park but I’m keen now. His style of running will suit Aintree and he’s a really good jumper."

Latest odds: 5-2 Jango Baie, 11-4 Impaire Et Passe, 10-3 Croke Park, 5-1 Gidleigh Park, 12-1 Rubaud, 16-1 The Kalooki Kid, 20-1 Boombawn, 25-1 Mark Of Gold, 100-1 Fascile Mode.

2:20pm Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 209y

1 Aviemore 4 11 2 HIghclere Thoroughbred Racing - Warhol Harry Derham Harry Cobden

2 Coconut Grove (FR) 4 11 2 The Jago Family Partnership Harry Fry Bryan Carver

3 Filibustering 4 11 2 Dr V. M. G. Ferguson Harry Derham Paul O'Brien

4 Gibbs Island h 4 11 2 RaceShare - Gibbs Island Tom Lacey Stan Sheppard

5 Give It To Me Oj 4 11 2 Mr Omar Jackson Gary & Josh Moore Caoilin Quinn

6 Live Conti (FR) 4 11 2 G Mason,J Hales,P Hogath,,Sir A Ferguson Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

7 Mambonumberfive (FR) 4 11 2 Mal Bloodstock Ltd Ben Pauling Ben Jones

8 Naturally Nimble (GER) 4 11 2 Sean & Bernardine Mulryan Joseph Patrick O'Brien Ireland J. J. Slevin

9 Puturhandstogether (IRE) 4 11 2 Mr John P. McManus Joseph Patrick O'Brien Ireland Mark Walsh

10 Terrorise 4 11 2 Mr A Barnes & Partner Brian Ellison Craig Nichol

11 Wendrock (FR) 4 11 2 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Ireland Sam Ewing

12 Willy de Houelle (FR) h,ts 4 11 2 Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins Ireland

13 Murcia (FR) ts 4 10 9 Mr K. Alexander W. P. Mullins Ireland

Tip: Speaking to Betfair, Kevin Blake believes: "The Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (14:20) was turned on its head at the declaration stage with the top three in the market Lulamba, Hello Neighbour and Lady Vega Allen all failing to appear in the final field. Remarkably, only two of those that ran in the 17-runner Triumph Hurdle line up here and neither of them finished in the first 10 home.

"In amongst a depleted field, the Joseph O'Brien-trained Puturhandstogether might well be able to make a winning transition to Grade 1 company.

"The son of Caravaggio improved out of all recognition when encountering a sounder surface in the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, winning with a great amount of ease by six lengths. The handicapper had his say by whopping him up no less than 17lb, which must be close to a record rise for the winner of a handicap at the Cheltenham Festival.

"Mind, when one watches back the closing stages, it is easy to see where that strength of view comes from. The ground will be in his favour once again and he finds himself as the highest-rated runner in this field off his revised rating.

"The hope is that the pace will be solid, as they went hard in the Fred Winter, yet Puturhandstogether was still plenty strong in cover, so the faster the gallop the easier it will make Mark Walsh's job to settle him. He looks to have a very good chance."

Latest odds: 3-1 Live Conti, 9-2 Puturhandstogether, 5-1 Naturally Nimble, 7-1 Filibustering, 10-1 Wendrock), Mambonumberfive, 12-1 Willy De Houelle, Murcia, 14-1 Gibbs Island, 25-1 Aviemore, Give It To Me Oj, 33-1 Terrorise, Coconut Grove.

2:55pm Brooklands Golden Miller Chronograph Bowl Chase (Grade 1) 3m 210y

1 Ahoy Senor (IRE) 10 11 10 Wymer & Russell Lucinda Russell Patrick Wadge

2 Djelo (FR) 7 11 10 Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch

3 Embassy Gardens 9 11 10 Sean & Bernardine Mulryan W. P. Mullins Ireland

4 Gaelic Warrior (GER) h,ts 7 11 10 Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins Ireland

5 Grey Dawning (IRE) 8 11 10 Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

6 Spillane's Tower (IRE) 7 11 10 Mr John P. McManus James Joseph Mangan Ireland Mark Walsh

7 Stage Star (IRE) 9 11 10 Owners Group 044 Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden

8 The Real Whacker (IRE) ts 9 11 10 Neville, Mann, Duffus, Dennis-Price Patrick Neville Brian Hughes

Tip: The ECHO's Chris Wright tips Grey Dawning to come out on top, saying: "Grey Dawning can win the Grade One Brooklands Golden Miller Chronograph Bowl Chase (GBB Race) (2.55pm). Skelton's eight-year-old won a Grade One Novices' Chase at last year's Cheltenham Festival and was third in his bid to follow-up at Aintree. This season he was looked upon as a potential Cheltenham Gold Cup contender but having been beaten in a gruelling Grade One Betfair Chase by Grand National hopeful Royale Pagaille at Haydock Park on his seasonal return, he was also pulled up in the King George VI Chase at Kempton.

"Skelton decided to bypass the Gold Cup and stay fresh for Aintree following a morale-boosting victory in the Premier Chase at Kelso at the start of last month. That looks a smart move and Grey Dawning can land another Grade One victory ahead of chiefly the Jimmy Mangan-trained Spillane's Tower and Paul Nicholls' Stage Star – who are two others who have been kept fresh for a crack at the Bowl."

Latest odds: 5-2 Grey Dawning, 11-4 Spillane's Tower, 5-1 Ahoy Senor, 6-1 Gaelic Warrior, 7-1 Stage Star, 12-1 Embassy Gardens, 16-1 Djelo, 20-1 The Real Whacker.

3:30pm William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 4f

1 Constitution Hill 8 11 10 Mr Michael Buckley Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville

2 Salver (FR) 5 11 10 Mr Keith Graves Gary & Josh Moore Caoilin Quinn

3 Tellherthename (IRE) 6 11 10 The Megsons Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill Kielan Woods

4 Break My Soul (IRE) ts 6 11 3 Matthew Rogers Ian Patrick Donoghue Ireland Keith Donoghue

5 Lossiemouth (FR) 6 11 3 Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins Ireland P. Townend

6 Take No Chances (IRE) 7 11 3 Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

7 Wodhooh (FR) 5 11 3 The Sundowners Partnership Gordon Elliott Ireland Danny Gilligan

Tip: The ECHO's Chris Wright is backing the favourite. He said: "Constitution Hill can bounce back and regain his crown in the William Hill Aintree Hurdle (GBB Race) (3.30pm) on day one of the 2025 Randox Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse.

"Nicky Henderson's star has something to prove but may be able to land a second victory in the Grade One feature on the opening day of the Grand National meeting. The eight-year-old, who won the Aintree Hurdle two years ago before injury ruled him of last spring's big Festivals, had looked to be back to his best in two victories this season at Kempton when winning a third straight Christmas Hurdle and at Prestbury Park on Festival Trials day at the end of January. But when bidding to regain his Unibet Champion Hurdle crown he won in 2023 he took a dramatic fall at last month’s Cheltenham Festival.

"Having been previously unbeaten in 10 starts over hurdles and being talked about as a racing great his injury absence and last month's mishap mean he is on a recovery mission of his lofty reputation. But on his day, and that has generally been whenever he heads to the racetrack, he has looked like one of the best hurdlers we've seen. And stepped up to 2m4f again and on the flat track at Aintree, he can prove it again and land a ninth Grade One victory.

"The Willie Mullins-trained Lossiemouth will certainly look to exploit any chinks in his armour. Mullins' six-year-old won a second Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham last month, but had been beaten by Constitution Hill at Kempton. This longer trip suits her but it's hard to see her reversing the form if Constitution Hill stays on his feet. Constitution Hill can keep her at bay to triumph again."

Latest odds: 4-6 Constitution Hill, 7-4 Lossiemouth, 15-2 Wodhooh, 50-1 Take No Chances, Salver, 66-1 Break My Soul, 100-1 Tellherthename.

4:05pm Randox Foxhunters' Chase 2m 5f 19y (Grand National Fences)

1 A Jet of Our Own (IRE) ts, p 8 12 0 Mr Edward Philipson-Stow Matt Sheppard Mr Frederick Philipson-Stow

2 Annamix (FR) ts, p 12 12 0 Status Quo Syndicate W. P. Mullins Ireland Mr P. W. Mullins

3 Autonomous Cloud (IRE) ts 9 12 0 Mr Terry Warner & The McNeill Family Fergal O'Brien Mr P. A. King

4 Bardenstown Lad bl 10 12 0 The Stay Between The Ditches Syndicate David Loughnane Mr Eoin Mahon

5 Bennys King (IRE) p 14 12 0 Mezzone Family & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton Mr Sean O'Connor

6 Bothwell Bridge (IRE) ts, p 10 12 0 The Fernie Dingley Syndicate Kelly Morgan Miss Ellie Callwood

7 Captain Tommy (IRE) ts, p 11 12 0 PSC Racing Club Fred Timmis Mr Henry Crow

8 Dorking Cock (IRE) ts, p 11 12 0 Dorking Cock Syndicate S. R. B. Crawford Northern Ireland

9 Eva's Oskar (IRE) v,ts 11 12 0 S&R Racing Ltd Tim Vaughan Mr Edward Vaughan

10 Famous Clermont (FR) ts 10 12 0 Biddiscombe, Rogers & Barber C. R. Barber Mr James King

11 Fix At All (FR) 9 12 0 Mrs L. Maclennan Callum Bickers-Price Mr Troy Walsh

12 Frere d'Armes (FR) p 8 12 0 Belbroughton Racing Club Dan Skelton Miss Heidi Palin

13 Go Go Geronimo v,ts 10 12 0 Mr John Chatfeild-Roberts Kelly Morgan Mr Tom Chatfeild-Roberts

14 Gracchus de Balme (FR) 9 12 0 Mr D. A. Malam J. J. O'Shea Mr Huw Edwards

15 Jet Plane (IRE) ts 9 12 0 Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton Mr Jack Andrews

16 Joker de Mai (FR) 6 12 0 Mr David Maxwell Harry Derham Mr David Maxwell

17 Lifetime Ambition (IRE) 10 12 0 Linda Mulcahy & Roger O'Byrne P. M. J. Doyle Ireland Mr Robert James

18 Master Templar (IRE) bl,ts 10 12 0 Mrs R. C. Hayward Mrs G. Andrews Miss Gina Andrews

19 Milan Forth (IRE) ts 6 12 0 Mr Patrick J. Whyte Adrian Murray Ireland Mr Kevin Healy

20 My Drogo 10 12 0 Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Edward William Walker Mr William Biddick

21 Ontheropes (IRE) 11 12 0 Mrs H. Mullins Thomas Mullins Ireland

22 Percussion ts, p 10 12 0 Hanbury and Cherriman L J Morgan Mr Daniel Cherriman

23 Presentandcounting (IRE) 11 12 0 Mr Tim Johnson Donald McCain Mr Derek O'Connor

24 Pyleigh Court 10 12 0 Mr R. C. Pudd R. C. Pudd Miss Ella Herbison

25 Ramillies (IRE) p 10 12 0 Ramillies & Christie Family Syndicate D. M. Christie Ireland Mr Barry O'Neill

26 Senior Citizen 12 12 0 Mr G. C. Myddelton Alan Hill Mr Joshua Newman

27 Willewonga 9 12 0 Mr Nathan Richards J. J. O'Shea Mr William Easterby

28 Willitgoahead (IRE) 7 12 0 Bective Stud Gordon Elliott Ireland Mr J. L. Scallan

29 Yccs Portocervo (FR) p 10 12 0 Mrs M.C. Litton Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Mr John Dawson

30 Yippee Ki Yay (IRE) p 7 12 0 Mr and Mrs Ben Herbert and Family Matt Sheppard Mr Ivor Herbert

Tip: Asked for his tip for the race, Rub Walsh said: "Patrick Mullins rides Annamix who’s a decent price, but I like Ramillies at a huge each-way price. He’s a solid jumper and dropping down to 2m 5f will really suit him. On a sounder surface, he’s a decent option."

Latest odds: 4-1 Willitgoahead, 9-2 My Drogo, Famous Clermont, 5-1 Lifetime Ambition, 12-1 Bennys King, Joker De Mai, 16-1 Milan Forth, Gracchus De Balme, 20-1 Jet Plane, Annamix, Percussion, Ontheropes, 25-1 Presentandcounting, Eva's Oskar, 33-1 Ramillies, Frere d'Armes, Autonomous Cloud, Willewonga, Senior Citizen, 50-1 Dorking Cock, Captain Tommy, Yccs Portocervo, Pyleigh Court, Bardenstown Lad), Yippee Ki Yay, 66-1 Master Templar, Go Go Geronimo, Fix At All, A Jet Of Our Own, 100-1 Bothwell Bridge.

4:40pm Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) 1m 7f 176y

1 Tommy's Oscar (IRE) 10 12 0 Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton Danny McMenamin

2 Hunters Yarn (IRE) ts 8 12 0 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins Ireland J. J. Slevin

3 My Mate Mozzie (IRE) ts, p 9 11 13 Alymer Stud Ltd Gavin Cromwell Ireland Keith Donoghue

4 Gunsight Ridge ts, p 10 11 7 Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy Sean Bowen

5 General Medrano (IRE) 8 11 5 Elite Racing 003 Emma Lavelle Ben Jones

6 Calico (GER) ts, p 9 11 2 Mr John J Reilly Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

7 The Folkes Tiara (IRE) ts 9 11 0 DWPJ Investments Ltd Henry de Bromhead Ireland Rachael Blackmore

8 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE) 7 10 6 Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams Adam Wedge

9 Sans Bruit (FR) ts 7 10 6 Mr Andy Peake Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden

10 Primoz (IRE) ts 7 10 6 Aim Equestrian Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell Patrick Wadge

11 Petit Tonnerre (FR) p 7 10 6 Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill Jonjo O'Neill Jr.

12 Galunggung (FR) 9 10 5 Nigel Dunnington & David Shaw Donald McCain Brian Hughes

13 Inedit Star (FR) 7 10 5 Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent Tom Broughton (5)

14 Rath Gaul Hill (IRE) ts 7 10 2 Mr Kevin Price Samuel Drinkwater Sam Twiston-Davies

Tip: Chris Wright is backing My Mate Mozzie to come out on top, saying: "Recent Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer Gavin Cromwell has three big chances of glory in the Grand National with Stumptown, Vanillier and Perceval Legallois and he can get a boost on the opening day with victory for My Mate Mozzie – who was fourth in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham last time – in the Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (4.40pm) ahead of last year's winner, the Nicholls-trained Sans Bruit.

Latest odds: My Mate Mozzie, 6-1 Primoz, 7-1 Hunters Yarn, Sans Bruit), 8-1 Petit Tonnerre, The Folkes Tiara, 10-1 Rath Gaul Hill, 12-1 General Medrano, 14-1 Calico, Gunsight Ridge, 16-1 Dr T J Eckleburg, Tommy's Oscar, 25-1 Galunggung, 33-1 Inedit Star.

5:15pm Goffs Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) 2m 209y

1 Amelia's Star (IRE) 5 11 2 Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson Nick Slatter

2 Betty's Daisy 5 11 2 Mrs Bridget Henley Ben Pauling Ben Jones

3 Blue Betty ts 5 11 2 The Megsons Fergal O'Brien Kielan Woods

4 Celestron Star 5 11 2 Upton House Stud & Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Luke Scott

5 Charisma Cat 5 11 2 Annabel Waley-Cohen, family and friends Alan King Tom Cannon

6 Getawhisky 5 11 2 Distillery Stud & Alne Park Stud Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

7 Highland Haven 5 11 2 Mr Walid Marzouk Fergal O'Brien Liam Harrison

8 Jackie Hobbs 5 11 2 Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Jackie Harry Derham Paul O'Brien

9 Kapability (FR) 5 11 2 Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball Harry Cobden

10 Kingston Queen (IRE) 5 11 2 The Kingstonians David Pipe Jack Tudor

11 La Conquiere (FR) 6 11 2 Jamie Snowden Racing Club Jamie Snowden Gavin Sheehan

12 La Zoubida (FR) 5 11 2 Fine Claret Racing Nicky Richards Sean Quinlan

13 Oldschool Outlaw (IRE) 5 11 2 Dundara Syndicate Garry Caldwell Ireland Mr Harry Swan

14 Queen Kate 5 11 2 Big Time Billy Racing Peter & Michael Bowen James Bowen

15 Roses All The Way (IRE) 6 11 2 Mrs Miranda Johnson Donald McCain Brian Hughes

16 Seo Linn (IRE) 5 11 2 Mrs A. Phelan & Mrs Bridget Beckett P. Twomey Ireland W. J. Lee

17 St Irene (IRE) 5 11 2 The Saints B F Brookhouse Jack Quinlan

18 St Jessica (IRE) 5 11 2 The Saints B F Brookhouse Rachael Blackmore

19 Strong Run 6 11 2 Welfordgolf syndicate Fergal O'Brien Jonathan Burke

20 Slack Alice 4 10 8 Paul Cairns Racing Limited Patrick Owens Sean Bowen

Tip: Ruby Walsh has thrown his backing behind Seo Linn, claiming: "Seo Linn won at Cheltenham in November and that form has held up. She sprinted away from them up the hill that day and I’m not going against her with Billy Lee on board once again."

Latest odds: 4-1 Seo Linn, 6-1 Charisma Cat, 7-1 Strong Run, Jackie Hobbs, 8-1 Betty's Daisy, 10-1 Getawhisky, Blue Betty, 12-1 Kingston Queen, 14-1 Kapability, 16-1 Highland Haven, 20-1 Oldschool Outlaw, 25-1 Roses All The Way, Celestron Star, 33-1 Queen Kate, La Conquiere, Amelia's Star, St Jessica, St Irene, La Zoubida, 66-1 Slack Alice.