Grand National Each-Way Tips & Value Picks

The Grand National goes off Saturday afternoon from Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside, England and we have you covered with our top Grand National each-way tips. As of Tuesday night, the field is down to 40 horses. By the time Wednesday night rolls around, the official 34-mount field for the four-mile, 2 ½ furlong race. The early odds for the race are out and there are some sound options that you can get down on to pick up some cash at the window.

With that said, let’s take a look at some of our Grand National value picks for Saturday’s race.

Top Grand National Each-Way Tips

I Am Maximus (8 to win, 1.6 to place): If you’re looking for a good place to start when it comes to making a successful each-way bet, I Am Maximus is the answer. After all, he won the Grand National in 2024. He nearly pulled off a repeat last year. I Am Maximus finished second last year to Nick Rockett. Willie Mullins trains both horses, who actually trained mounts that finished 1-2-3 at Aintree last year. I Am Maximus is fresh and has had success here. It’s a safer play as he is the favorite but, in the end, it’s about making money.

Panic Attack (13 to win, 2.6 to place): Panic Attack was lightly regarded when the year began but has been making a name heading into this one. The mare made waves with a convincing four-length triumph in the Paddy Power Handicap Chase in Cheltenham. Just to prove it wasn’t a fluke, Panic Attack trounced the field at the Coral Gold Cup, winning by 6 ½ lengths. She also finished third at the Cheltenham Festival recently. If Panic Attack can handle the distance, she could be a factor.

Iroko (13 to win, 2.6 to place): Iroko went off as the favorite last year here as a seven-year-old and turned in a respectable showing. He ended up finishing fourth, 7 ½ lengths behind Nick Rockett. That still gave you a winning slip if you did an each-way wager. Iroko finished second in the Graduation Chase at Haydock earlier this year. He followed up with a victory in the Graduation Chase at Ascot. After a solid showing in his debut at Aintree, the question is whether he can correct the mistakes from a year ago.

Other Potential Value Each-Way Tips

Now, these horses have longer odds than those listed above but that doesn’t make them also-rans. With that said, let’s take a look at some other options to consider for Saturday’s race.

Captain Cody (17 to win, 3.4 to place): Captain Cody is another horse trained by Willie Mullins, so you know the potential is there. He won the Scottish National a year ago and hopes to turn that success into a profitable run at Aintree. Captain Cody finished seventh at the Paddy Power Handicap Chase after being one of the favorites. He also was the favorite for the Thyestes Chase only to fall early. In February, Captain Cody finished fifth in the Bobbyjo Classic, which his stablemate Grangeclare West won. He could be a bit of a dark horse contender here.

Stellar Story (26 to win, 5.2 to place): It hasn’t been a stellar start to the year for Stellar Story but he’s surprised before. After all, he won at the Cheltenham Festival in the Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle going off at longer (34 to win) odds. Stellar Story did finish third in the Bobbyjo Classic behind Grangeclare West and Gerri Colombe, both of whom could race here. If he can get off to a decent start and build confidence, Stellar Story could surprise here.

Gerri Colombe (34 to win, 6.8 to place): We just mentioned Gerri Colombe finishing second in the Bobbyjo Classic to Grangeclare West. He missed more than a year with an injury before returning to action. Gerri Colombe followed up that second-place showing by picking up a victory at Down Royal last month, which has to give a shot of confidence. Prior to the injury, he had five Grade One chase victories to his credit. In 13 career chase starts, Gerri Colombe has seven wins and four second-place finishes. Don’t count him out.

Potential Longshot, Big Value Plays

Twig (67 to win, 13.4 to place): Twig finished 10th at Aintree last year but he never really got into the race. He did win here in the Becher Chase in December 2025, so we know he can handle the course. In 13 career chase races, Twig has six wins and three second-place finishes. It’s unlikely to see Twig in the winners’ circle but he can contend and end up placing with a solid showing.

Mr. Vango (67 to win, 13.4 to place): Mr. Vango is in a similar position to Twig here. In fact, Mr. Vango ran second to Twig in the Becher Chase back in December. He’s struggled a bit lately, pulling up in his last two races. With that said, he won the Midland National, the London National and the Peter Marsh last year. If he’s healthy after a foot abscess earlier this year, he could surprise some people here.