The Grand National is a handicap race. Therefore there are specific qualifying conditions in order to make the grade. The Grand National Qualifying conditions include: Official Rating (OR) of 125 or more Aged 7 or above Completed 3 or more steeplechases Completed 1 steeplechase in the current season Finished between 1st and 4th in a steeplechase over 2 miles 7½ furlongs or greater