Grey Horse’s Odds Revealed for 2026 Aintree Grand National Race
Historic grey winners
The earliest grey success came in 1868 with The Lamb. That horse repeated the victory three years later.
Ninety-three years after The Lamb’s first win, Nicolaus Silver stunned punters at 28/1. The most recent grey winner was Neptune Collonges. He narrowly beat Sunnyhillboy in a 2012 photo finish.
Marble Sands: the sole grey entry
Marble Sands is the lone grey declared for the 2026 Aintree Grand National Race. Connections list David Killahena and Graeme McPherson as trainers.
| Name | Marble Sands |
| Age | 10 |
| Weight | 10st 5lbs |
| Jockey | Kielan Woods |
| Trainers | David Killahena & Graeme McPherson |
Recent form and preparation
Marble Sands won a 10-runner handicap at Cheltenham over 27 furlongs in November. He then finished second in the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby over the Christmas period.
The horse was kept fresh specifically for Aintree. He completed the Topham last year but did not show his best form then.
Odds and outlook
With only one grey in the field, Grey Horse’s Odds Revealed for 2026 Aintree Grand National Race are attracting interest. Odds and markets are available on Filmogaz.com.
History suggests greys rarely triumph. Marble Sands has recent staying form and clear preparation. Punters will weigh that against hard statistics from past renewals.