Grand National Each-Way Tips 2026: Five Value Picks for Aintree
With 34 runners confirmed and some bookmakers paying up to 7 places each-way, the Grand National place market is outstanding value in 2026. James Mitchell picks his five best each-way plays — updated after Wednesday’s declarations and the major jockey switch.
With 34 runners and Paddy Power paying 7 places at 1/5 odds, the each-way market is superb value. Good to Soft going suits proven stayers — expect a thorough test that rewards horses with stamina.
Our Grand National Each-Way Tips 2026
The each-way banker of the race. Won in 2024, came second in 2025 — both from top weight. That record is almost freakishly consistent. At 15/2 the win is shorter than ideal but the place at 1/5 odds for up to 7 places is a near-certainty based on recent form. The each-way return from a place is meaningful at this price.
Only made the field after late withdrawals but arrives in the form of his life. Won the Cheltenham Ultima in March — beating stablemate Jagwar by half a length — fresh from a wind operation. Ultima winners have an outstanding recent National record.
At 16/1 with Paddy Power paying 7 places, the each-way return if he places is excellent. JP McManus-owned, trained by the same yard as Iroko. Our highest-conviction each-way selection at a price.
Third in 2025, won the Bobbyjo Chase in February. Patrick Mullins has passed over defending champion Nick Rockett to ride him — the strongest possible stable signal. Our win selection, but also outstanding each-way value as a horse who podium’d last year.
Irish Grand National winner bidding to become the first Welsh-trained Grand National winner since Kirkland in 1905. Champion jockey Sean Bowen aboard. Irish National form is the best guide to Aintree suitability. At 12/1, solid each-way value with proven staying credentials.
Drifted significantly from 7/1 after a disappointing 10th in the Cheltenham Ultima. However, he retains strong Aintree course form from 2025 — finishing fourth after coming home strongly late. At 12/1 (far bigger than his ante-post 7/1 quote) he is a better price now than when most punters backed him. The Cheltenham run needs excusing.
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