The great and the good assembled on Tuesday 11th February for the big reveal of the 2025 Grand National weights that have been allocated to this year’s Aintree race.
Willie Mullins has acknowledged the challenge ahead for I Am Maximus, as last year’s Grand National winner has been assigned top weight, of 11-12, for this year’s race on April 5th.
The nine-year-old will carry 6lbs more than when he claimed victory at Aintree in 2024 under Paul Townend and finds himself at the top of the list, reflecting his new rating of 167.
The last horse guaranteed a place in the 34-runner field is Senior Chief, trained by Henry de Bromhead.
He sits 33rd on the list with a weight of 10st 10lb and a rating of 151.
As it stands, one of the runners assigned 10st 9lb – and there are eight of them – will make the final lineup, depending on the ratings closer to the time of the race.
Key Contenders in the Lineup
Among the other leading entries are Royale Pagaille (11st 9lb, rated 164) and L’Homme Presse (11st 8lb, 163), both trained by Venetia Williams.
The latter is expected to run in the Ascot Chase this weekend before a decision is made on his Grand National participation.
2023’s second-place finisher Vanillier (10st 6lb, 147) and Delta Work (11st 2lb, 157), who was second in 2024, are both set to return.
Minella Indo, a former Gold Cup winner, and last year's third place finisher, is also in the mix.
Despite the significant rise in the weights, I Am Maximus remains one of the favourites for the race at odds of around 9-1.
If he can win again, he will become the first back-to-back Grand National winner since Tiger Roll in 2018 and 2019.
That said, as soon as the weights came out, Inothewayurthinkin went straight into pole position with the bookmakers and is currently as short as 8/1 ante-post.
The Handicapper
BHA handicapper Martin Greenwood framed this year’s Grand National weights by comparing I Am Maximus to past winners.
“He’s been given an 8lb higher mark this time. In 2024, he won off the same rating as Tiger Roll did in 2019 and was just 1lb below Many Clouds when he won in 2015.
“Many Clouds ran off 166 the following year, and I Am Maximus is now rated 167.
“If he wins again, he’ll set a record for the highest winning mark in the 21st century.”
Is It McManus' Race To Lose?
JP McManus looks to have a strong hand in the 2025 Grand National, with several top contenders already guaranteed a place in the field.
After winning last year’s race with I Am Maximus, he has another serious chance of success, with Inothewayurthinkin, Capodanno, Chantry House, Perceval Legallois, Fakir d’Oudairies, Iroko, and Limerick Lace all making the cut.
I Am Maximus carries top weight, but his class is proven, while Inothewayurthinkin and Perceval Legallois bring strong form.
McManus has won the National twice before, and with so many contenders, he could easily add a third victory in 2025.
The bookmakers clearly think so with the first three in the betting all McManus runners.
Full List Of Grand National 2025 Weights
Despite 90 entries in 2025, only 87 move on following the Grand National weights.
Gerri Colombe is out for the rest of the season. Your Own Story from Lucinda Russell and Motu Fareone, from David Cottin, are also non runners.
- 1 I Am Maximus – 11-12 – W P Mullins
- 2 Royale Pagaille – 11-9 – Venetia Williams
- 3 Envoi Allen – 11-8 – Henry De Bromhead
- 4 Grangeclare West – 11-8 – W P Mullins
- 5 L'Homme Presse – 11-8 – Venetia Williams
- 6 Nick Rockett – 11-8 – W P Mullins
- 7 Hewick – 11-7 – Miss Tara Lee Cogan
- 8 Gentlemansgame – 11-5 – M F Morris
- 9 Inothewayurthinkin – 11-5 – Gavin Cromwell
- 10 Monty's Star – 11-5 – Henry De Bromhead
- 11 The Real Whacker – 11-4 – Patrick Neville
- 12 Minella Indo – 11-3 – Henry De Bromhead
- 13 Appreciate It – 11-2 – W P Mullins
- 14 Capodanno – 11-2 – W P Mullins
- 15 Conflated – 11-2 – Gordon Elliott
- 16 Delta Work – 11-2 – Gordon Elliott
- 17 Minella Cocooner – 11-2 – W P Mullins
- 18 Stumptown – 11-2 – Gavin Cromwell
- 19 Beauport – 11-1 – Nigel Twiston-Davies
- 20 Hitman – 11-1 – Paul Nicholls
- 21 Bravemansgame – 11-0 – Paul Nicholls
- 22 Chantry House – 10-13 – Nicky Henderson
- 23 Galvin – 10-13 – Gordon Elliott
- 24 Perceval Legallois – 10-12 – Gavin Cromwell
- 25 Threeunderthrufive – 10-12 – Paul Nicholls
- 26 Fakir d'Oudairies – 10-11 – Joseph Patrick O'Brien
- 27 Iroko – 10-11 – Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
- 28 Kandoo Kid – 10-11 – Paul Nicholls
- 29 Trelawne – 10-11 – Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
- 30 Idas Boy – 10-10 – Richard Phillips
- 31 Intense Raffles – 10-10 – Thomas Gibney
- 32 Limerick Lace – 10-10 – Gavin Cromwell
- 33 Senior Chief – 10-10 – Henry De Bromhead
- 34 Broadway Boy – 10-9 – Nigel Twiston-Davies
- 35 Coko Beach – 10-9 – Gordon Elliott
- 36 Farouk d'Alene – 10-9 – Gary Brown
- 37 Fil Dor – 10-9 – Gordon Elliott
- 38 French Dynamite – 10-9 – M F Morris
- 39 Mr Incredible – 10-9 – Sandy Thomson
- 40 Stay Away Fay – 10-9 – Paul Nicholls
- 41 Zanahiyr – 10-9 – Gordon Elliott
- 42 Pinkerton – 10-8 – Noel Meade
- 43 Meetingofthewaters – 10-7 – W P Mullins
- 44 Minella Drama – 10-7 – Donald McCain
- 45 Velvet Elvis – 10-7 – Gavin Cromwell
- 46 Celebre d'Allen – 10-6 – Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
- 47 Fontaine Collonges – 10-6 – Venetia Williams
- 48 Horantzau d'Airy – 10-6 – W P Mullins
- 49 Hyland – 10-6 – Nicky Henderson
- 50 Monbeg Genius – 10-6 – Jonjo & A J O'Neill
- 51 Vanillier – 10-6 – Gavin Cromwell
- 52 Minella Crooner – 10-5 – Gordon Elliott
- 53 Quick Wave – 10-5 – Venetia Williams
- 54 Three Card Brag – 10-5 – Gordon Elliott
- 55 Twig – 10-5 – Ben Pauling
- 56 Duffle Coat – 10-4 – Gordon Elliott
- 57 Roi Mage – 10-4 – Patrick Griffin
- 58 Shakem Up'arry – 10-4 – Ben Pauling
- 59 Fantastic Lady – 10-3 – Nicky Henderson
- 60 Favori De Champdou – 10-3 – Gordon Elliott
- 61 Yeah Man – 10-3 – Gavin Cromwell
- 62 Chemical Energy – 10-2 – Gordon Elliott
- 63 Macdermott – 10-2 – W P Mullins
- 64 Mister Coffey – 10-2 – Nicky Henderson
- 65 Mr Vango – 10-2 – Mrs Sara V Bradstock
- 66 Bronn – 10-1 – Thomas Gibney
- 67 Desertmore House – 10-1 – Martin Brassil
- 68 Malina Girl – 10-1 – Gavin Cromwell
- 69 Richmond Lake – 10-1 – Donald McCain
- 70 La Renommee – 10-0 – Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
- 71 King Turgeon – 9-13 – David Pipe
- 72 Stuzzikini – 9-13 – Gordon Elliott
- 73 Cruz Control – 9-12 – Tom Lacey
- 74 Surrey Quest – 9-12 – Toby Lawes
- 75 Apple Away – 9-11 – Lucinda Russell
- 76 Busselton – 9-11 – Joseph Patrick O'Brien
- 77 Gevrey – 9-11 – Gordon Elliott
- 78 Spanish Harlem – 9-11 – W P Mullins
- 79 The Goffer – 9-10 – Gordon Elliott
- 80 Famous Bridge – 9-9 – Nicky Richards
- 81 Copperhead – 9-7 – Joe Tizzard
- 82 Escaria Ten – 9-7 – Martin Keighley
- 83 Where It All Began – 9-7 – Gordon Elliott
- 84 Git Maker – 9-6 – Jamie Snowden
- 85 Gericault Roque – 9-4 – David Pipe
- 86 Pats Fancy – 9-3 – Rebecca Curtis
- 87 Placenet – 9-3 – D Cottin
Conclusion
So there you have it, the full list of Grand National 2025 weights from top to bottom. With very little controversy, and none that look to be overly penalised, most trainers appear happy with the outcome.
How that will translate over the next few weeks with the upcoming Cheltenham Festival and the various scratching stages, remains to be seen.
With only 34 places up for grabs in 2025 it's going to be an interesting run up to April 5th.
BETFRED
