If you thought the bunny and chocolate eggs are the highlight of the Easter period then you’re gravely mistaken because that honour goes to the Irish Grand National.
Fairyhouse’s marathon contest is the richest race on the calendar in Ireland and the runners need to negotiate 24 fences over a stamina-sapping 3m5f trip if they are to stand a chance of claiming the €270,000 top prize.
Intense Raffles bagged the glory in last year’s renewal but a defence of his title is unlikely as a shot at the Aintree equivalent is on the cards for the double-green runner.
Irish Grand National odds will soon be found on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app, otherwise all the key details for this year’s renewal are below.
Irish Grand National 2025 date
The Irish Grand National is set to take place at Fairyhouse on Monday, 21st April.
Irish Grand National 2025 start time
The Irish Grand National post time is scheduled for 17:00.
How to watch the Irish Grand National 2025
You can watch the Irish Grand National live on paddypower.com and the Paddy Power app.
Irish Grand National 2025 runners and riders
A total of 86 horses hold entries for the Irish Grand National ahead of confirmations and final declarations. We will update this page with the potential runners nearer the time!
Irish Grand National 2025 betting
Irish Grand National odds are on paddypower.com and prices for the leading contenders can be seen on our snazzy widgets below.
Haiti Couleurs is the favourite with Paddy Power for the Irish Grand National after an impressive victory in the National Hunt Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
Now Is The Hour is next in our early betting after falling when creeping into contention in the National Hunt Chase.
*Odds quoted on the widget are Future Racing / Antepost prices which means that if your selection does not run in the race for whatever reason – you will lose your stake under traditional Antepost rules
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