Grand National day at Aintree has brought an early shift at the top of the betting, with mare Panic Attack emerging as the new National favourite.
The live updates on Saturday 11 April 2026 are tracking the build-up to one of the biggest races on the horse racing calendar, with attention turning to the leading contenders and the latest market moves before the action gets under way.
Panic Attack’s rise to favouritism has attracted immediate notice. The mare is described as a slick jumper of fences and has been in strong form this season. That combination has helped her move ahead of a competitive field in the early betting.
The article also notes a historical hurdle for the new favourite. No mare has won the Grand National since Nickel’s Coin in 1951, when only three runners finished the race.
Early betting leaders
The first prices in the market place Panic Attack at the head of the list, with several other runners closely matched behind her.
- Panic Attack – 7/1
- Jagwar – 8/1
- I Am Maximus – 9/1
- Grangeclare West – 9/1
- Johnnywho – 11/1
- Montys Star – 12/1
- Oscars Brother – 14/1
- Iroko – 16/1
The wider live coverage is set to follow all the latest horse racing updates on Grand National day, with a guide to the runners also part of the build-up. The source also refers to a “TikTok effect” contributing to a sellout, reflecting the broader attention around the event.
With anticipation building at Aintree, the opening market gives an early picture of how punters are assessing the field. Panic Attack leads the way for now, but the Grand National is famous for producing surprises, and the betting is likely to remain under close watch as race day develops.
