Grand National betting: 2026 Aintree Red Rum contenders and tip

Ahead of the 2026 Grand National, Coral previews all of the races taking place at Aintree, continuing with the Red Rum Handicap Chase on Thursday, April 9.

2026 Red Rum Handicap Chase contenders and tip

15 runners go to post for this two-mile handicap chase. One of the more open races on the card, this will be an intriguing betting challenge to get stuck into. 

Henry De Bromhead’s Inthepocket carries topweight, and was seen falling last time at Cheltenham when quite fancied to go well in the Grand Annual. He might prefer softer going, though, and tends to go better when lower down the handicap.

Highlands Legacy likes spring ground like this, but is six pounds higher in the weights now than when last seen at Windsor. He comes into this race as a fresher horse than most, though, which could play to his favour, and his trainers - Jonjo and AJ O’Neill - are in good form at present.