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

Posted by author February 10, 2025 Horse Racing

The Aintree Grand National is the biggest race on the calendar bar none.

The 2025 edition is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 5th April but the build up to the big event begins now.

It is a race capable of producing shocks thanks to its huge field, testing jumps and status as a handicap.

The weight is a key factor as carrying a lighter load than your rivals can make all the difference.

The horse carrying the most weight will be the highest rated in the British handicapper’s opinion – and last year’s winner, I Am Maximus, could be given the honour.

Grand National odds are on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app, otherwise, everything you need to know about the weights can be found below.

When are the Grand National 2025 weights announced?

The handicapper’s ratings are crucial in deciding which horses stand their ground and make the field.

The highest weight a horse can carry in the Grand National is 11st 12lbs, while the lowest weight is 10st 2lbs.

The Grand National weights are published on Tuesday, 11th February.

This is a vital date as no penalties can be incurred afterwards.

How much weight did the Grand National 2024 winner carry?

I Am Maximus carried 11st 6lbs off a rating of 159 to victory in last year’s renewal.

Grand National 2025 betting

Grand National odds are on paddypower.com and prices for the leading contenders can be seen on our snazzy widgets below.

Inothewayurthinkin is the favourite with Paddy Power to win the Grand National after staying on strongly to place fourth in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup.

The Willie Mullins-trained I Am Maximus is next in our early betting as last year’s winner attempts to retain the crown.

Ownermate Iroko is also prominent as the Aintree feature has been the long-term aim for the Cheltenham Festival winner.

*Odds quoted on the widget are Future Racing / Antepost prices which means that if your selection does not run in the race for whatever reason – you will lose your stake under traditional Antepost rules

The latest racing odds are on PaddyPower.com now