Grand National betting: 2026 Aintree William Hill Handicap Chase contenders and tip

Ahead of the Grand National today, Coral previews all of the races taking place on April 11, continuing with the William Hill Handicap Chase.

2026 William Hill Handicap Chase contenders and tip

There is a clear favourite for this race in the Dan Skelton-trained Mr Hope Street, who steps back up in trip here on a more competitive mark than on his latest start at Sandown. The yard are seeing some Aintree success already and this should be another good run.

Neil King’s Lookaway seeks a hat-trick, but carries topweight here which could prove tricky. A consistent sort, though, he rarely runs poorly and should be involved at the finish. 

Konfusion fell when last seen at Cheltenham in the Ultima, but he’s ordinarily a very consistent and improving sort. His recent fall may put some off though. 

Ben Pauling’s Bad is down a pound since his latest appearance at Kempton, which could help him, as could the step back up in trip, but he does carry near top weight.

We have a French raider here too, in the shape of Hugo Merienne’s In Love, who makes his UK debut and is a bit of an unknown quantity.