#Canal Turn

Rachael Blackmore will be hoping to write another chapter in her incredible racing career as she gears up for this year's Grand National. The 32-year-old made history last year, becoming the first female to win the world's most notorious steeplechase with Minella Times and the duo are back this year to retain their crown. Fresh from her Cheltenham…

Trainer Oliver Greenall admits it would be'very special' if Gesskille can make a successful return to Aintree by going one better on his second start over the iconic Grand National fences and become the first six year old to win the Boylesports Becher Handicap Chase on Saturday. The 36 year old, who trains in partnership with Josh Guerriero, spent…

The 36-year-old, who trains in partnership with Josh Guerriero, spent much of his youth growing up at the world famous track with his father Lord Daresbury, Chairman of the Merseyside venue between 1989 and 2014. Having watched some of the modern day greats grace the track during his childhood Greenall now hopes he can celebrate a winner over the…

Ferny Hollow has not been seen since December last year due to injury but managed to win a Grade One before his season was interrupted. Gentleman De Mee signed off last term with a trio of wins, culminating in a defeat of the Arkle hero Edwardstone by four and a half lengths at Aintree. On Saturday Naas hosts the Barberstown Castle Poplar Square…

The 2022 Grand National is coming up this afternoon and horse-racing fans are set for the biggest day on the calendar. Minella Times with Rachael Blackmore on board claimed a historic victory at Aintree last year and she will ride the same horse once again. Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Grand National while Henry de Bromhead…

TEMPLEGATE takes on Aintree's big race on Saturday confident of finding the winner. Read on for our man's complete runner-by-runner guide (where he rates each horse out of five stars) and find his pick for the 2.11 below. TWO FOR GOLD 4 GOLD run. He led the Grand National at the second Canal Turn before his stamina gave out. His other spin over…

TWO FOR GOLD: Took well to these fences for a long way in the Randox Grand National before the petrol tank gradually emptied from the second Canal Turn. This is a more suitable trip and he's no forlorn hope despite top weight. LIFETIME AMBITION: Useful novice last season and chased home Capodanno in Grade One at Punchestown on final start. 151…

17:00 Fairyhouse, Monday Live on ITV4 Good efforts in valuable staying handicaps the last twice, 15½ lengths fourth of 12 to Diol Ker in Leinster National at Naas (24.6f, heavy) 36 days ago. Big effort needed to defy top weight. Eight wins from 19 NH runs. Little impact in competitive handicap company this season, well held in Topham at Aintree 10…

The British populace understands one certain universal truth: Nothing is certain at the Grand National. Established more than 180 years ago, the Aintree tradition occurs in Liverpool, England, every year in late March or early April. With over 4 miles of track and 30 monstrous fences, the race carries the reputation as the hardest steeplechase in…