Ahead of the biggest horse race in the world, for a bit of fun – here at SportsCasting we’ve asked the popular AI software ChatGPT who will win the Grand National 2025 – with a full ‘fence-by-fence’ race preview and, of course, a final top 10 finishers.
Read on to see if you agree with who ChatGPT thinks will win the Grand National 2025 – plus their in-running comments on how this Saturday’s big Aintree race will pan out.
2025 Aintree Grand National Race Report – According to ChatGPT
📆Date: Saturday, April 5th, 2025
⌚Start Time: 4:00pm (BST)
💰Prize Money: £500,000 (winner)
🏇Track: Aintree
The 2025 Aintree Grand National promises an exciting, unpredictable contest as 34 runners line up for the coveted title.
With a packed field that includes last year’s winner I Am Maximus (1), trained by Willie Mullins, and other top contenders like Bravemansgame (13), Royale Pagaille (2), and Minella Indo (6), this year’s race is set to be a thrilling test of stamina and skill.
Here’s the fence-by-fence guide of the 2025 Grand National, with notable events, fallers, and unseated riders.
Race Start:
The 2025 Grand National gets underway in front of a packed crowd at Aintree, with the horses jumping away cleanly.
Bravemansgame (13) is prominent early on, with I Am Maximus (1) and Royale Pagaille (2) also in the early mix.
Hewick (5) and Minella Indo (6) settle just behind, keeping a steady pace.
Fence 1:
A clean jump for the entire field, with no issues at the first fence. I Am Maximus (1) takes the early lead, but the rest of the field is tightly packed. Hewick (5) appears a little keen and is slightly just off the pace at this stage.
Fence 2:
I Am Maximus (1) continues to show early dominance, jumping cleanly. Royale Pagaille (2) and Nick Rockett (3) are prominent, while Grangeclare West (4) and Bravemansgame (13) are also well-placed. Minella Indo (6) is content to sit in the mid-division early on.
Fence 3:
The early leaders hold their positions as the horses make their way toward the third fence. Bravemansgame (13) makes a slight error but recovers well. Hewick (5) looks slightly awkward but continues on without incident.
Fence 4:
I Am Maximus (1) maintains his lead, with Royale Pagaille (2) and Minella Indo (6) now moving up to challenge. Stumptown (10) and Grangeclare West (4) are both jumping well, staying in the middle of the pack.
Fence 5 – Becher’s Brook:
A major test for the horses, and here we see Stumptown (10) making a slight mistake, losing momentum but staying on.
Hewick (5) stumbles badly and unseats his rider at Becher’s Brook, much to the crowd’s dismay. Bravemansgame (13) is unflustered and continues toward the next fence.
Fence 6:
With Hewick (5) out of the race, the field heads towards the Foinavon fence.
I Am Maximus (1) is still holding the lead, while Minella Indo (6) and Bravemansgame (13) are close behind. Royale Pagaille (2) has started to fade slightly, but Nick Rockett (3) continues to push on.
Fence 7 – The Canal Turn:
I Am Maximus (1) jumps cleanly but Grangeclare West (4) takes a wider route, nearly brushing the rail on the inside.
Minella Indo (6) and Bravemansgame (13) continue to apply pressure as they head towards the Melling Road section. There’s no further carnage, but Conflated (9) is now struggling to stay with the pack.
Fence 8-9:
The horses clear the Melling Road section with I Am Maximus (1) still in front, but Minella Indo (6) and Bravemansgame (13) are gaining momentum.
Nick Rockett (3) is starting to fade as Royale Pagaille (2) remains in the mix. Perceval Legallois (16) has moved up, looking in good form.
Fence 10 – The Chair:
A major test for the horses, and Minella Indo (6) and Bravemansgame (13) both jump it superbly. I Am Maximus (1) has a slight stumble but stays in front.
Conflated (9) is out of contention now, falling behind rapidly.
Fence 11-12:
Bravemansgame (13) begins to challenge I Am Maximus (1), while Minella Indo (6) is still within striking distance.
Perceval Legallois (16) and Royale Pagaille (2) are both starting to make moves toward the front. Stay Away Fay (25) has quietly moved up to the middle of the pack, looking strong.
Fence 13-14:
As the horses approach the Valentine’s Brook section, I Am Maximus (1) and Bravemansgame (13) are still neck and neck, but Minella Indo (6) has dropped back slightly.
Stay Away Fay (25) continues to push forward, while Coko Beach (24) is still running steadily.
Fence 15 – The 16th Fence:
The leaders remain tight, but as they approach the final stretch, I Am Maximus (1) has a marginal lead over Bravemansgame (13) with Minella Indo (6) still hanging on. Stay Away Fay (25) begins to make a move on the outside, catching the leaders.
Final Fence:
The final stretch and around the elbow and I Am Maximus (1) proves to be too strong, holding off a late charge from Bravemansgame (13). Minella Indo (6) is a gallant third, while Stay Away Fay (25) finishes an impressive fourth.
2025 Aintree Grand National Final Result:
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I AM MAXIMUS (1) – A brilliant repeat performance from last year’s winner, holding off the competition and finishing strong.
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Bravemansgame (13) – A valiant effort, finishing second after a great battle with the winner.
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Minella Indo (6) – A strong and consistent effort, securing a well-deserved third place.
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Stay Away Fay (25) – A fantastic late charge, finishing just outside the top 3.
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Royale Pagaille (2) – Stayed in the mix, but lacked the final push needed to contend for the win.
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Perceval Legallois (16) – A solid effort throughout, finishing in the top 6.
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Nick Rockett (3) – Held position for much of the race but couldn’t keep up with the pace in the latter stages.
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Coko Beach (24) – Stayed in contention throughout but finished just outside the top 7.
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Grangeclare West (4) – A consistent run but unable to match the front runners.
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Iroko (18) – A surprising finish, staying on well in the final stages.
AI Predicts I Am Maximus To Win His Second Grand National
We’ll if AI is right – the answer to the question, ‘who will win the Grand National 20025’ will be a repeat of last year – with the Willie Mullins-trained I AM MAXIMUS defending his Aintree crown and winning the race for a second time.
Remember this is just a bit of fun, but with I Am Maximus one of the leading fancies again with the best horse racing betting sites in the UK, and, of course, last year’s hero – then many will still agree with the AI ChatGPT verdict.
If correct, I Am Maximus, who is set to run with topweight of 11st 12lbs, will join the likes of Tiger Roll and Red Rum as ‘back-to-back’ Grand National winners.
Plus, he’d also be giving trainer Willie Mullins a third success in the race – having won the prize in 2005 with Hedgehunter, in addition to the I Am Maximus win in 2024.
I Am Maximus is owned by JP McManus too – and if he can cross the line in front once more, would also be giving him a fourth National success. Having also won it with Don’t Push It (2010) and Minella Times (2021)
However, with a big weight of 11st 12lbs, I Am Maximus will be carrying 6lbs more on his back than 2024 – and will be looking to become the first horse to win with this sort of burden since Red Rum won with 12st in 1974.
AI Also Predicts A Big Run From The 2022 King George VI Winner
The final 2025 Grand National result – according to AI – could very well be right.
However, the only niggle could be the in-running comments with I Am Maximus expected to take up an early lead and stay there.
Last year the horse won the race by running more in midfield during the first half of the contest – but we’ll see.
The 2022 King George VI winner, Bravemansgame – who hasn’t won a race since, is predicted to also run a big race for trainer Paul Nicholls and finish second.
With this season’s Betfair Chase winner Royale Pagaille third and another Paul Nicholls runner Stay Away Fay taking fourth at a big price.
WATCH: I Am Maximus Winning The 2024 Grand National
Note: The ChatGPT prediction for the 2025 Grand National on this page is just a guide and by no means a way of predicting the future of actual outcome of the Aintree race.
