What horse does Sir Alex Ferguson have in Grand National 2025?
THE Grand National is here as the three-day Aintree extravaganza reaches a thrilling climax.
Up to 34 horses will line-up for the £1million race that will capture the nation.
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Many famous faces will have runners in the Aintree showpiece, including football legend Sir Alex Ferguson.
SunSport brings you all the information you need about Fergie’s entry in the big one.
What horse does Sir Alex Ferguson have in Grand National 2025?
Sir Alex Ferguson will run Hitman in the 2025 Grand National.
The Paul Nicholls-trained horse has not raced since finishing second in the Deman Chase at Newbury on February 8.
Hitman was due to compete in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham with fellow Fergie runner Protektorat, but the 9-year-old was withdrawn on the morning of the race.
The Sir Alex horse has ran a total of six times at Aintree, finishing in the top three on four occasions.
Freddie Gingell will be aboard Hitman in the Grand National.
The talented young jockey has ridden Fergie’s horse three times, including his most recent run at Newbury in February.
How to watch the Grand National 2025
The 2025 Grand National will be broadcast LIVE on ITV1.
You can live stream the big race for FREE via the ITVX app or website.
Racing TV will also provide coverage of the Grand National, but you will be required to purchase a subscription.
A monthly pass to the channel will cost £29.98, or you can purchase an annual plan for £298.
Full Aintree Grand National Festival TV schedule and race times
Thursday, April 3
All times BST
1:45pm: Manifesto Novices’ Chase (ITV)
2:20pm: Juvenile Hurdle (ITV)
2:55pm: Aintree Bowl (ITV)
3:30pm: Aintree Hurdle (ITV)
4:05pm: Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase (ITV)
4:40pm: Red Rum Handicap Chase (ITV)
5:15pm: Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Racing TV)
Friday, April 4
1:45pm: Mildmay Novices’ Chase (ITV)
2:20pm: William Hill Handicap Hurdle (ITV)
2:55pm: Top Novices’ Hurdle (ITV)
3:30pm: Melling Chase (ITV)
4:05pm: Topham Handicap Chase (ITV)
4:40pm: Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (ITV)
5:15pm: Hallgarten and Novum Wines Handicap Hurdle (Racing TV)
Saturday, April 5
1:20pm: William Hill Handicap Hurdle (ITV)
1:55pm: Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (ITV)
2:30pm: Freebooter Handicap Chase (ITV)
3:05pm: Liverpool Hurdle (ITV)
4pm: Grand National (ITV)
5pm: Maghull Novices’ Chase (Racing TV)
5:35pm: Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Racing TV)
