Close Brothers and Aintree Grand National Festival 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: 2026
Winner: Ryan's Rocket
Jockey: Jonathan Burke
Trainer: Fergal O’Brien
Year: 2025
Winner: Sans Bruit
Jockey: Harry Cobden
Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Year: 2024
Winner: Sans Bruit
Jockey: Bryony Frost
Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Year: 2023
Winner: Dancing On My Own
Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead
Year: 2022
Winner: The Last Day
Jockey: Adam Wedge
Trainer: Evan Williams
Year: 2021
Winner: Editeur Du Gite
Jockey: Joshua Moore
Trainer: Gary Moore
Year: 2019
Winner: Moon Over Germany
Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead
