Close Brothers and Aintree Grand National Festival
Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 April 2026
Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Steeple Chase
Day 1 of Aintree Grand National Festival saw the Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Steeple Chase take place at 4:40 pm, live on ITV1.
Ryan’s Rocket, ridden by Jonathan Burke and trained by Fergal O’Brien, came home three and a half lengths clear of Highlands Legacy to win the race.
Last year's winner: Sans Bruit
Last year's Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Steeple Chase was won by Sans Bruit, ridden by Harry Cobden and trained by Paul Nicholls, who claimed the victory with an impressive performance which saw him dominate from the front the entire race.
Sans Bruit retained his crown and added his name to the roll of honour for a second consecutive year.
Roll of honour: Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Steeple Chase
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2026 | Ryan's Rocket | Jonathan Burke | Fergal O’Brien |
| 2025 | Sans Bruit | Harry Cobden | Paul Nicholls |
| 2024 | Sans Bruit | Bryony Frost | Paul Nicholls |
| 2023 | Dancing on my own | Rachael Blackmore | Henry de Bromhead |
| 2022 | The Last Day | Adam Wedge | Evan Williams |
| 2021 | Editeur Du Gite | Joshua Moore | Gary Moore |
| 2019 | Moon over Germany | Rachael Blackmore | Henry de Bromhead |
A Ride With: Corach Rambler
In collaboration with The Jockey Club, we bring you A Ride With: Corach Rambler.
Hear from assistant trainer Peter Scudamore as he looks back at Corach Rambler’s career highlights, including his Grand National win in 2023 with jockey Derek Fox, and how he is enjoying a long and happy retirement at Lucinda Russell’s yard.