The runners for Day 1 of the 2026 Aintree Festival have been declared. Check latest odds and betting tips for Thursday's action.
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Declarations are in for Day 1 of the 2026 Aintree Festival with names such as Jango Baie, Lulamba, and The New Lion heading the betting markets for the featured races.
Check out all of the declared runners, race schedule, and the latest odds for Thursday's racing at Aintree here.
Aintree Festival Day 1 Schedule
1.45pm – The Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle Race (Class 1) (Grade 1)
Distance: 2m 4f
2.20pm – The William Hill Manifesto Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Grade 1)
Distance: 2m 1f
2.55pm – The Racing Welfare Bowl Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Distance: 3m 1f
3.30pm – The Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 2)
Distance: 2m 5f
4.05pm – The William Hill Aintree Hurdle Race (Class 1) (Grade 1)
Distance: 2m 4f
4.40pm – The Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Premier Handicap)
Distance: 2m
5.15pm – The Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 1) (Grade 2)
Distance: 2m 1f
Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle Runners, Odds & Tips
Latest odds
Selma De Vary – 3/1
Maestrokhan – 10/3
Minella Stud – 7/2
Mango Tutu – 9/2
Winston Junior – 7/1
Amnes – 28/1
Aqua Bleu – 40/1
Wolf Rayet – 50/1
Lord – 50/1
Indian River – 50/1
Compare odds on the full betting market HERE.
Oddschecker Betting Tip: Selma De Vary, who has taken 45% of bets since declarations.
William Hill Manifesto Novices' Chase Runners, Odds & Tips
Latest odds
Lulamba – 4/7
Koktail Divin – 5/2
Jax Junior – 9/1
Mambonumberfive – 16/1
Blueking Droux – 25/1
Compare odds on the full betting market HERE.
Oddschecker Betting Tip: Lulamba - 64% of bets since declarations.
Racing Welfare Bowl Chase Runners, Odds & Tips
Latest odds
Jango Baie – 5/6
Spillanes Tower – 4/1
Impiaire Et Passe – 6/1
Protektorat – 8/1
Pic D’Orhy – 22/1
Compare odds on the full betting market HERE.
Oddschecker Betting Tip: Impaire Et Passe - 52% of bets since declarations.
Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase Runners, Odds & Tips
Latest odds
Barton Snow – 11/4
Unexpected Party – 100/30
Its On The Line – 4/1
Golden Son – 10/1
Lets Go Champ – 11/1
Music Drive – 12/1
Joker De Mai – 20/1
Gracchus De Balme – 25/1
Thunder Rock – 28/1
Snipe – 28/1
BAR - 28/1 (25 Runners)
Compare odds on the full betting market HERE.
Oddschecker Betting Tip: It's On The Line - 14% of bets since declarations.
William Hill Aintree Hurdle Runners, Odds & Tips
Latest odds
The New Lion – 15/8
Brighterdaysahead – 2/1
El Fabiolo – 5/1
Alexei – 9/1
Potters Charm – 14/1
Golden Ace – 14/1
Lucky Place – 33/1
Compare odds on the full betting market HERE.
Oddschecker Betting Tip: The New Lion - 41% of bets since declarations.
Red Rum Handicap Chase Runners, Odds & Tips
Latest odds
Sans Bruit – 3/1
Inthendieck – 5/1
Ryanns Rocket – 15/2
Stenci – 7/1
Highlands Legacy – 15/2
Javert Allen – 9/1
Jasko Des Dames – 8/1
Palaminy – 7/1
Harry Atkins – 7/1
Brookie – 14/1
Petit Tonnerre – 16/1
Wonleg – 14/1
Hercule Du Seuil – 25/1
Boothill – 28/1
Dr T J Eckleburg – 22/1
Conor Ing – 20/1
Grain Doudarias – 22/1
Compare odds on the full betting market HERE.
Oddschecker Betting Tip: Highlands Legacy - 28% of bets since declarations.
Mares' Standard Open Flat Race Runners, Odds & Tips
Latest odds
Princess Day – 3/1
Nans Choice – 11/2
Titaniumzel – 15/2
Emerald Quest – 8/1
Burds Of A Feather – 9/1
Lennon Grove – 10/1
Seven Stars – 10/1
Martini Majesty – 11/1
Tiktok Casey – 16/1
Mark Walsh – 16/1
Kiltybo – 16/1
BAR 18/1 (20 Runners)
Compare odds on the full betting market HERE.
Oddschecker Betting Tip: Martini Majesty - 13% of bets since declarations.
