The Grand National is almost upon us, and while racing fans mull over form and jockey statistics, perhaps there’s a more overlooked element: the importance of naming a winner.
To tackle this head-on, we asked artificial intelligence to craft the perfect Grand National horse names—names the AI believes could propel any thoroughbred to victory at Aintree.
After analysing more than 150 historical winners dating all the way back to 1839, AI-powered ChatGPT offered a fresh list of names packed with charm, speed, and a touch of mythical allure.
If you’re looking for a future legend or simply hoping to win your office sweepstakes, here are fifteen contenders crafted for racing greatness:
A spokesperson from GrandNational.org.uk explained the intriguing rationale behind using AI for horse naming:
“We utilised AI to examine the names of previous Grand National winners, seeking patterns that could signal success, drawing on hundreds of years of data tracing to 1839.
In the world of racing, a horse’s name might convey lineage, power, or superstition. In fact, many triumphant names resonate with themes of strength, mythology, or legendary champions.
Some race watchers even argue that specific phonetic qualities or structural patterns provide an advantage, while others are wary of names linked to past failures. Having said that, in both racing and life, choosing the right name can be pivotal.”
Ultimately, while form guides and jockey skills matter greatly, one can never discount the luck, charm, or sheer mystique that comes with a well-chosen Grand National horse name.
Perhaps, thanks to AI, the next legendary steed is just a name away.
