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The Paul Townend Grand National ride has been the subject of plenty of talk ahead of the 2026 race, with the big day now just over a week away – he’s going to have to decide sharpish. With Townend having the tricky decision to make over two leading players – both with cracking form in […]
Joe Tizzard believes Alexei will be the best tw0-mile hurdler in Britain next season and will step up in trip for the Aintree Hurdle next. Champion Hurdle Fourth Alexei Set For Aintree After his fourth place finish in the Champion Hurdle, Joe Tizzard was bullish about his stable star going forward and beleives he will […]
There are many ways to try and find the winner of the Grand National each year – but one fruitful angle in recent times is to focus on some key Grand National Trial races. With just three races being responsible for SIX of the last seven Grand National winners at Aintree. Best Grand National Trial […]
Top Irish trainer Willie Mullins has made the Grand National his own in recent years – winning the last two runnings of the world-famous Aintree race. But as he goes in search of a third straight win – we look back to see who the last trainer was to win the Grand National three years […]
When it comes to picking your Grand National horses there are many favoured options – especially for the ‘once-a-year’ punters. These include siding with a favourite name, number or some eye-catching jockey colours and, of course, backing the Grand National grey horses in the race. Dessert Orchid Started The ‘Grey Horse Crazy’ In The 1980’s […]
With the end of the British jumps season right around the corner, see all of the Gordon Elliott Grand National runners ahead of the big Aintree race. Four Gordon Elliott Grand National Runners Removed From Race The most recent Grand National scratching stage saw Gordon Elliott remove four horses from the race, whittling his runners […]
With Aintree on the horizon, we’re taking a look at the big race in depth and for those looking to bet on the ‘marathon’ contest, how many Grand National favourites have won over the years? How Many Grand National Favourites Have Been Successful Since 1839? The first ever Grand National got off to a good […]
Trainer Gordon Elliott trimmed his Randox Grand National squad by four at Monday’s scratching stage – but still leaving the three-time National-winning trainer with a possible team of seven. Willie Mullins, who has won the last two runnings, continues to dominate the line-up though – with ten Closutton-trained runners still entered for the world’s most […]
With not long now until the Aintree spectacle, check out the 2026 JP McManus Grand National runners as he is currently responsible for three of the first four in the betting. When Is The 2026 Aintree Grand National? As the jumps season comes to a close, the Aintree Grand National will take place on Saturday […]
We look a the key Grand National dates with the big Liverpool race now on the horizon – including the next scratchings and the date for the final 2026 Grand National declarations. Grand National Date 2026🗓️ The Grand National 2026 will be run on Saturday 11th April 2026 at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. With the […]
Willie Mullins has confirmed that four-time Grade 1 winner is set for a long spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury. Ballyburn Ruled Out For All Of Next Season Second to Home By The Lee in the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham earlier this month, Ballyburn looked almost back to his best but that momentum […]
As the biggest jumps horse race of the year looms, we look back at the last 20 Grand National winners, plus list their trainers, jockeys and winning odds. With top Irish trainer Willie Mullins winning the last two runnings as he goes in search of a famous Aintree three-timer. Recent Grand National Winners (Last 20 […]