Grand National day at Aintree brought live racing updates throughout the card, with attention firmly on the 12.45pm Maghull Novice Chase. The race developed quickly from the start, with several runners keen to force the pace in front of the stands.
Be Aware jumped slightly to the right at the first fence but went on to take the lead early. Salvatore Mundi, the favourite, also moved prominently through the field to join the front-runners, although the jumping was not completely fluent at every point.
As the race turned for home, Be Aware and Salvatore Mundi continued to head the field. Kala Conti looked ready to challenge, but fell three fences from the finish, altering the shape of the contest at a crucial stage.
That opened the door for Mirabad, who was ready to pounce and then took over at the business end of the race. Once in front, Mirabad kicked clear for an easy victory, producing a notable result in the Grade 1-style atmosphere of the day.
The win was another significant success for Dan Skelton, described in the live coverage as the outgoing champion trainer, as he collected another major prize on the Aintree card.
Maghull Novice Chase betting
The betting for the 12.45pm Maghull Novice Chase was led by Salvatore Mundi at 11/10, with Kala Conti next in the market at 11/4. Mighty Bandit was priced at 7/1, followed by Be Aware at 10/1.
No Questions Asked was available at 20/1, Alnilam at 22/1, while Mirabad and King Of Kingsfield were both listed at 50/1.
The live Grand National coverage also pointed readers to full betting details via Oddschecker, as the day’s racing continued at Aintree with the attention of the sport focused on the marquee meeting.
Earlier in the day, the coverage headline noted that the event was being followed live with all the latest horse racing updates on Grand National day, alongside a guide to the runners and references to a “TikTok effect” that had contributed to a sellout atmosphere.
With the Maghull Novice Chase completed, the meeting moved on to the next races on a card that remained the centre of attention for racegoers and viewers following the Grand National 2026 action from Aintree.
