Gordon Elliott bids for back-to-back American Grand National wins with Jury Duty

El Fabiolo begins on a well-trodden path to the Queen Mother Champion Chase when kicking off his season in the Bar One Racing Hilly Way Chase at Cork on Sunday. El Fabiolo represents the Willie Mullins yard which has won the race a record 14 times, with Douvan, Un De Sceaux, Chacun Pour Soi and Energumene amongst the Closutton alumni to claim this…

Gordon Elliott goes into the first Grade One weekend of the National Hunt season appearing to hold the best possible combination of quality and quantity. In a'small is beautiful' scenario for Saturday's big race, Elliott's best chasers, Gerri Colombe and Conflated, take on the Henry De Bromhead pair Envoi Allen and Minella Indo in a rescheduled…

The 2023 American Grand National will take place at Far Hills racecourse in New Jersey, USA, this Saturday and even though the race is the other side of the Atlantic, there's a few familiar Irish horses making the trip over. ��Time: 9:32pm (UK), 4:32pm (US) ��Date: Saturday 21st Oct 2023 ��Racecourse: Far Hills ��: Winner: £125000 �� TV: Watch…

The 2023 American Grand National runners will see 8 horses heading to post on Saturday for the $300000 Far Hills race and, like recent years, there's a strong Irish presence with former winning trainer Gordon Elliott having a runner, plus Cheltenham Festival winner Seddon also making the trip. The American Grand National is in danger of being…

All the leading contenders for the Randox Grand National have stood their ground at the five-day declaration stage for Saturday's big race at Aintree. A maximum field of 40 looks assured for the £1million showpiece, with Corach Rambler heading the market for Lucinda Russell. Here's our guide to the horses you Last year's winner and recent Gold Cup…

As the racing calendar draws closer to the Cheltenham Festival in March, we are currently in the period of the jump racing season where racing fans will be paying close attention to the other meetings in the build-up to the greatest show on turf. On Thursday afternoon there are a few horses of interest in action at Gowran Park which will attract a…

We give you four key Thyestes Chase trends to help narrow down your search for the winner of Thursday's Gowran Park 3m 1f contest - a race trainer Gordon Elliott has a staggering 50% of the 18 runners entered. Thyestes Chase winners often end up running in the Grand National Trainer Willie Mullins looking for his nineth winner in the Gowran Park…

Fil Dor will be expected to confirm Navan form with Saint Roi in the Grade 1 Brand New Racing Post App Novice Chase on Leopardstown's St Stephen's Day card. The Gordon Elliott-trained grey, a rock solid juvenile hurdler last term is bidding to become the first four-year-old to land this prestigious prize since the Elliott-trained Clarcam back in…

Galvin, Conflated and Fil Dor are among the big names set to be in action for Gordon Elliott over the festive period as the Cullentra handler shuffles his pack for Leopardstown's Christmas Festival. Elliott has enjoyed huge success at the four-day meeting in recent years, with Galvin's thrilling Savills Chase victory over A Plus Tard a clear…

The American Grand National was first held in 1899 at Morris Park Racecourse and is one of the oldest races in steeplechasing. The race is now held annually at Far Hills, New Jersey and is a Grade 1 event run over 2+5⁄8 miles. The race has a prize value of $500000 and is one of the most important steeplechases outside Europe. With the high prize…

It's hardly normal preparation ahead of Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe but Frankie Dettori finds himself on captaincy duty at Bellewstown on Wednesday. On the back of his successful visit to the Co Meath track a year ago, Dettori joins Willie Mullins as a captain for the inaugural running of the Barney Curley Charity Cup. Two teams of half a…

THE Cheltenham Festival ante post markets have been in full swing since March. Shrewd punters have been busy plotting and predicting how this year's races will finish. Irish trainers dominated last year and with the likes of Willie Mullins and Henry de Bromhead having such strong yards, it's no surprise many of their superstars lead the way…

Crossgar owner Rose Boyd was back in the big time when Castlebawn West won yesterday's Leopardstown feature, the Paddy Power Chase. he owner of former Champion Hurdler Hurricane Fly has had numerous winners in recent seasons but the local horse gave a magnificent display when shouldering the top weight of 11st 10lbs and making all under champion…

Tiger Roll's connections have a decision to make after the handicapper tried to tempt them to return to Aintree for a historic Grand National hat-trick bid. The two-time winner of the £1 million contest has been given a mark of 170 for the marathon on April 4, 2lb lower than what he was rated after his heroics at the end of last season. The…

History-seeking Tiger Roll heads the 105 initial entries for the £1million Randox Health Grand National at Aintree Racecourse after they were revealed today. Gordon Elliott's 10-year-old became the first horse since the legendary Red Rum in 1973-74 to win back-to-back Grand Nationals at Aintree Racecourse last year. And now he has the chance to to…

Douvan, Min and Un De Sceaux are all still in the mix for the BoyleSports Champion Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday. A dozen horses have stood their ground for the two-mile showpiece on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival, with Willie Mullins holding a formidable hand. Douvan has not been seen in competitive action since finishing second to…

The Irish Grand National is fast approaching, with just over one week to go until the big day. We've already had the English and Scottish equivalents and all eyes will soon be turning to Fairyhouse. This race has thrown up some great stories over the years and hopefully this edition is no different. Here's everything you need to know about the…

Jury Duty: Gordon Elliott star has interesting Grand National claims One of the features of the three-day Randox Health Grand National meeting is that so many Cheltenham Festival winners return in a bid to follow up. That means there can be some value to be found with horses at bigger prices. Here are four dark horses who could give the big names…

And they're off… the 40-horse entry list for the 2019 Grand National has been confirmed ahead of Saturday's big race at Aintree. Competing for a share of the £1m prize pot and a place in racing history, the field for the 172nd Grand National is led by 2018 winner Tiger Roll and also includes 2017 winner One for Arthur. Starting at 5.15pm on…

2nd: Isleofhopendreams 16/1 3rd: Forever Gold 20/1 4th: Folsom Blue 11/1 5th: Bellshill 12/1 6th: Arkwrisht 25/1 7th: Call it Magic 33/1 8th: Monbeg Notorious 8/1 Brought Down: Killaro Boy, Fine Theatre, Oscar Knight, Squouateur Fell: Kilcarry Bridge, Thunder and Roses, The Paparazzi Kid, Pairofbrowneyes, Kemboy Unseated rider: Moulin A Vent, Snow…

Willie Mullins secured his seventh victory in the last eight runnings of the Betdaq Punchestown Champion Hurdle as Classic hero Wicklow Brave struck gold in the hands of his son, Patrick. The champion trainer sent five runners to post for the Grade One feature, although that number was reduced by one after Diakali was withdrawn at the start. While…