Grand National LIVE: Latest news and updates from the world’s most famous steeplechase as 7-1 joint favourite I Am Maximus gallops home to seal victory for Willie Mullins

The Willie Mullins-trained 7-1 joint favourite wins comfortably from Delta Work and Minella Indo.

Paul Townend with a confident and patient ride and his horse delivered when he was asked to quicken.

Minella Indo has moved into contention.

Latenightpass is making headway.

Gavin Cromwell’s runner isn’t jumping smoothly

Corach Rambler has unseated his rider at the first fence.

The 32 runners are at the post and looking at the first fence.

The 2024 Grand National is just moments away.

Willie Mullins’ I Am Maximum is the 13-2 favourite with Corach Rambler 15/2.

Mr Incredible is 17/2, Meetingofthewaters 9/1 and Pandy Boy 10s.

Limerick Lace is priced at 11/1, Mahler Mission and Kittys Light 12/1 with Noble Yeats and Vanillier 14/1.

Mail Sport’s Racing Correspondent Dominic King from Aintree:

The atmosphere is building and there is barely a vantage point that remains untaken around the parade ring.

The field is now down to 32 for the Randox Grand National but the vast majority of the capacity crowd have not had their enjoyment diluted.

This is everything that the Cheltenham Festival wasn’t and the laidback feel of it all makes so much better. Here come the jockeys now.

Trainer Lucinda Russell has given an update on last year’s winner, she told ITV Racing:

The thing about Corach is that he loves this place. He’s in great form. He’s moving fantastically. I’m looking forward to it for him.

Speaking to ITV Racing, the 12-time champion jockey and two-time National winner, said:

I do approve of the changes and Aintree have put a lot of work into it.

A standing start will hopefully keep them spread out.

Grand National organisers cut the £1million race from 40 to 34 runners as part of a major revamp after deaths and protests at Aintree.

• The first fence has moved 60 yards closer to the start line
• The field is required to begin from a standing start
• The ‘off’ brought forward from its current 5.15pm time to a slot earlier in the day
• An expert panel scrutinised the jumping capabilities of all entries.

Here’s a reminder of the runners and the jockey silks. Yes, it’s the smallest field in 25 years but there’s still a lot to keep an eye on.

Remember No 33 Chambard and No 19 Run Wild Fred are non-runners.

She became the first female rider to win the Grand National on Minella Times in 2021.

Today she’s on Minella Indo (20/1).

I’m delighted to have such a fantastic ride in the Grand National. It’s such an important, special race. It’s brilliant to be riding in the race.

He’s in great order and we’re really hoping that he can run a big race. It should be a great race. It always is.

Mail Sport columnist Ed Chamberling selects his first, second, third ad fourth…

8-1 shot Strong Leader has just claimed the fourth race of the day

The first female jockey to win a Grade 1 race in Britain has rated all 32 runners… and she’s backing Kittys Light to take victory

The 2024 Grand National is less than an hour away. A supercomputer has attempted to predict the unpredictable famous steeplechase.

Can you make any sense of it?

As the build-up for the National continues, a 9-1 shot has gone in as Tom Lacey’s Cruz Control claims the third race of the day.

He may well have struggled to get to the celebrations yesterday but Limerick Lace (10/1) could prompt even bigger celebrations

Just over an hour to go until the 2024 Grand National.

Here’s a full breakdown of the runners and odds:

Meetingofthewaters – 10/1

Ain’t That A Shame – 33/1

Mail Sport’s Dominic King has all the insight from Aintree, including how a very famous face in racing almost missed out on celebrating victory

Ed Chamberlin joined Mail Sport’s Racing Correspondent Dominic King for a walk of the course earlier this week, take a look…

Don’t fret. Mail Sport columnist Ed Chamberlin is on hand to help. He’s cracked the Grand National code after studying for months!

Charlie Todd guided Gwennie May Boy to victory in the opener on Grand National Saturday.

Two races down, two more to go before the one we’re all waiting for

Pretty comfortable, that’s how to do it. I’m not sure the National will be quite as clear cut as that…

Mail Sport’s Racing Correspondent Dominic King at Aintree:

Gordon Elliott will be mobhanded in the Grand National later on but, for now, he is absolutely overjoyed – and for good reason.

Brighterdaysahead has flown home in the Mersey Novices Hurdle, delivering the Grade One triumph he anticipated would come at Cheltenham last month.

She was surprisingly beaten in the Mares Novices Hurdle but she’s back on track now. And what makes her so good, Gordon?

Just look at her. She’s gorgeous. She’s absolutely gorgeous.

Last year’s winner was third to Galopin Des Champs in the Cheltenham Gold Cup just a month ago. That’s pretty good preparation for the big one today…

Trainer Lucinda Russell tells Mail Sport:

Literally we have got the work diary from last year and have been cribbing from it so he has done exactly the same. The only thing that has been different is that the gallops have been a bit deeper because of all the rain.

Will Corach Rambler emulate Red Rum and Tiger Roll by becoming the third horse to win back-to-back Grand Nationals?

Gordon Elliott’s hero is back at Aintree today… and he seemed to like it!

Mail Sport is here to help. Our expert has been through all the runners and riders ahead of the big race. Note that the field is now 32 not 34 runners as Chambard and Run Wild Fred are non-runners.

Good afternoon and welcome to Mail Sport’s live coverage of the Grand National.

The evenings are lighter, summer is on the way and the sporting action is ramping up.

Another bumper weekend of Premier League action (look away Tottenham fans!), three Americans are flying at The Masters but right here, right now we are only a few hours away from one of the most famous horse races in the world.

Corach Rambler is bidding to win back-to-back Grand Nationals – no mean feat, while 29 other runners aim for glory.

The four mile and two-and-a-half furlong iconic race gets underway at 4pm. Stay right here with Mail Sport for all the action.