The Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter remains in its traditional slot the day after Cheltenham. It gives punters a hugely competitive contest to focus on after the Prestbury Park festivities have concluded.
GG tipster Joe Napier has analysed this year’s field, providing our insight and tips in the contest below.
2026 Midlands Grand National Runners
Irish raiders My Immortal and J’Arrive De L’Est ensure the Midlands National has a Prestbury Cup feel to it. Barry Connell’s charge won the Punchestown Grand National Trial comfortably last time out and could still have untapped marathon potential at the age of ten. However, J’Arrive De L’Est is more eyecatching, running very well over the cross country course twice at Cheltenham. A mark of 126 surely underestimates him at some point.
Git Maker is a former Cheltenham Festival runner-up and is regaining form as a stayer. Deafening Silence is just discovering his mojo in marathon races and Dan Skelton may still have him well-handicapped after a successful week at Cheltenham.
Collector’s Item is worth monitoring further down the betting. He is a very capable stayer on his day, as is Neo King. He came from the clouds to win at Windsor and ran well enough on ground quicker than ideal at Haydock last time out.
Top-weight Rock My Way has form from last season that could still make him a player, while Aworkinprogress could easily have more to come and has been winning at a tremendous strike rate. Nick Gifford’s runner shapes as though no distance will be too far for him.
2026 Midlands Grand National Racecard
15:00 Uttoxeter
Jenningsbet Midlands Grand National (Handicap Chase) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Going Soft
- Distance 4m 2f 8y
- Class Class 1
- Race Type Chase Turf
- Surface Turf
- Runners 16
- Win Time 9m 21s
28/1 (Won)
18/1
9/1
14/1
33/1
18/1
9/1
20/1
9/2
12/1
20/1
100/30F
28/1
13/2
16/1
11/1
28/1 (Won)
- Win: £29.00
- Place: £4.90
28/1 (Won)
- Win: £29.00
- Place: £4.90
Non-runners
Sporting Ace
+o+e Betting Returns
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £439.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £461.60 |
| Tricast | £4875.97 |
| Trifecta | £8398.40 |
Selections
The Guardian:
J’Arrive De L’EstSPOTLIGHT:
Jupiter AllenPOSTDATA:
Minella BluewayTOPSPEED:
Deafening SilenceDaily Record:
My ImmortalD Express:
AworkinprogressDaily Mirror:
AworkinprogressThe Sun:
Aworkinprogress2026 Midlands Grand National Trends
Well in advance of the race, Dave Young collated all of the key trends for the Midlands National here, with a summary below.
2026 Midlands Grand National Tips
Irish raider J’Arrive De L’Est may give himself plenty to do with his jumping. However, his form in cross country races against the best in that sphere is enough to suggest he is well-handicapped for this assignment. The seven-year-old shapes as though the further he goes, the better. Aworkinprogress remains one, but is a serial winner and could have more left in the tank up 5lb. Neo King is another for whom a marathon trip is worth exploring again.
FAQs
When and where is the Midlands Grand National run?
The Midlands Grand National will take place at Uttoxeter racecourse on Saturday 14 March, 2026 at 3pm.
How can I watch the Midlands Grand National on Friday?
The Midlands Grand National is shown live on ITV Racing at 4pm.
When were the Midlands Grand National tips published?
The tips for the Midlands Grand National were published at 10.30am on Friday 13 March.
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