Horse Racing: Grand National

1pt win Panda Boy @ 26.0 Exchanges (min 21.0) The Randox Grand National looms in a few weeks and it would be remiss not to have a stab given it's the biggest ante-post event of the year, and while while we'll be having a closer look at the each-way markets after declarations, the fact that the place terms are unappealing at this stage prompts up to…

Find the latest Midlands Grand National odds, along with our expert's win and each-way tips plus a betting offer for the big race The Midlands National at Uttoxeter this afternoon (3pm) looks set to be another cracking race. Last year's renewal was won by Major Dundee for Alan King and Rex Dingle. Farceur Du Large @ 12/1 with BetMGM Odds, correct…

The 2024 Grand National at Aintree Racecourse is almost here. The four-and-a-half mile steeplechase is a spectacle that draws in 150000 spectators at Aintree, as well as an estimated global TV audience of 600 million from over 140 countries. Tickets for the 2024 Grand National are currently on sale here. The racing kicks off on Thursday, April 11…

American lives may famously have no second acts, but Teahupoo's "Take Two" at Thursday's Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle will be widely expected to end in triumph. Gordon Elliott's star started favourite for last year's race only to come up short behind his 33-1 stable companion Sire Du Berlais. If Davy Russell has since become almost as famous for his…

A record 61 of 94 remaining entries for the 2024 Grand National are trained in Ireland. Patrick Mullins onboard Gaillard Du Mesnil celebrates winning at Cheltenham Last year's third and the National Hunt Chase winner at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, Gaillard Du Mesnil is the notable omission among 94 entries for the Grand National 2024. As short as…

Tiger Roll - 5/1 The real Tiger Roll is a legend of the sport, winning the last two Grand Nationals, while the virtual Tiger Roll has one Virtual Grand National to his name. Can the virtual Tiger do it again off top weight? He's the 5/1 favourite. Bristol De Mai - 20/1 A bit of a surprise connections have chosen this route, but with no virtual Bowl…

The hype is building for the world's greatest steeplechase after the Grand National weights were released for this year's renewal. A total of 81 horses hold entries for Aintree after the latest scratchings and Hewick heads the list off a handicap mark of 169. The King George VI Chase hero will carry top weight of 11st 12lbs if he takes his place in…

Of the total of 94 entries for the big race, 61 are from Irish trainers, with Elliott putting 26 of those up including Coko Beach, Conflated and Samcro. While Willie Mullins is responsible for 13, with Cotswold Chase winner Capodanno and Irish National hero I Am Maximus part of his team, although Gaillard Du Mesnil is not. Last year's hero Corach…

This is the time of year when everybody is a little more relaxed now that the BHA Handicapper has revealed the official Grand National entries. For 2024, the pecking order for the potential runners was announced on Tuesday, February 6th, with Hewick top of the list. Now that we know what's what in terms of which horses are most likely to get to the…

In a race that is often used as a preparation for the 2024 Grand National, I am Maximus was successful in the Grade Three Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse, beating three other rivals on testing ground at the Irish course. Willie Mullins' runner went clear of his rivals after the final obstacle to score by 14 lengths. It was his second victory of the…

In just over a month, the Grand National begins at Aintree Racecourse. The annual spectacle of betting, horse-racing and champagne drinking will take place over three days from Thursday April 11 to the main event on Saturday April 13. Here are all the timings you need to know for the event.

GARY MOORE will go for Gold Cup glory with his star stayer Nassalam - but he needs a new jockey. The trainer originally ruled out a Cheltenham Festival bid in favour of a straight shot at the Grand National on April 13. But following further deliberation, Moore has made a dramatic U-turn and has his eyes on a slice of the £625000 on offer for the…

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The Grand National is so much more than a horse race. Taking place at Aintree, near Liverpool, its 40 runners are watched by, with a betting turnover many times larger than the next biggest betting race in the UK, the Cheltenham Gold Cup. It is also an especially rich pay day for the bookmakers as the odds on offer are particularly heavily skewed…

Hewick, the winner of a pulsating King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day, has been allotted top weight for the Randox Grand National. He will have to shoulder 11st 12lb at Aintree should he line up in April, with last year's winner Corach Rambler given 11st 2lb. Irish horses dominate the field with all but seven runners in the top 34…

The reigning Irish Grand National champion put himself in the picture to follow in the footsteps of Rhyme'N' Reason, Bobbyjo and Numbersixvalverde by also adding the Liverpool version with a dominant display in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse. That 14-length victory over last year's Aintree runner-up Vanillier saw Willie Mullins' eight-year-old…

Horse racing is a sport that is popular all around the globe and it comes in two formats that have varying levels of international interest and presence on the annual calendar - flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing revolves around pure speed and is the genre that has molded some of the biggest races and festivals in the world. Meanwhile, jump…

Newsboy fancies six-year-old Nassalam to come good in the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow, and he also rates his Nap, Boothill, a good thing in the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Handicap Chase at Kempton Chepstow hosts the Coral Welsh Grand National on Wednesday and Newsboy fancies Nassalam to win the big prize at 2.50 NASSALAM is fancied to give…

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…

The 2024 race at Gosforth Park is expected to be one for the racing history books. With a new sponsor, both sports and betting fans will be eager to see how the National Hunt steeplechase concludes. With great joy, we can now confirm that we at betting.bet will be the "Principal Racing Partner" of the Eider Chase, and the Eider Chase Day! As a…

THE Grand National weights have been revealed and it's all systems go for the big Aintree race. But who have been the biggest winners with the handicapper? King George champion Hewick heads the weights - with the full list revealed here - so although he arguably brings the biggest class angle, he also brings the biggest burden to carry. After…

Hewick has been given top weight at the Grand National as trainer John Hanlon plots a memorable hat-trick for the King George VI Chase winner. Hewick, who clinched a last-gasp win at Kempton and is among the Cheltenham Gold Cup favourites, has been handed 11st 12lb for the contest on 13 April. "I knew he'd have top weight. You have to expect that.…

As the anticipation builds for the Aintree Grand National 2024, all eyes are on Vanillier, last year's valiant runner-up, now stepping into the limelight as the clear favorite with odds of 12/1. Amidst a backdrop of strategic handicapping debates and a notable shift in the race dynamics, the stage is set for an epic showdown that promises to…

In the heart of British horse racing, a former Gold Cup victor is charting a new course that could lead to unprecedented success at the Grand National. Minella Indo, known for his agility and strength, has turned heads since his switch to the cross country discipline, notably impressing at Cheltenham in November. Amidst the annual buzz of weight…

The weights for the Grand National at Aintree on 13 April were announced on Tuesday with King George VI Chase winner Hewick given the top weight. Trainer John'Shark' Hanlon admitted he expected the nine-year-old to be top weight as he eyes a big-race hat-trick, with Hewick also set to run in next month's Cheltenham Gold Cup. The announcement of the…

The 2024 Grand National will take place this year on April 13. It is a race that is viewed across the entire world and it is seen as one of the most important races in the National Hunt calendar. This year there will be some changes to the Grand National, instead of the regular 40 horses all taking their chance, this year we will see 34 Horses line…

The Grand National at Aintree is a highlight in the calendar and the world's greatest steeplechase event. It's so unpredictable and the huge field navigating several testing jumps means that it's anyone's guess as to who will win. Plenty of shocks have been produced and this year could be similar. The 2024 race will take place on Saturday, April…

The 2023 Grand National - the world's most prestigious National Hunt steeplechase - returns to Aintree on ITV and ITVX today. Ain't That A Shame is hot favourite but faces a tough test from 38 other horses including last year's winner, Noble Yeats and former Tiger Roll-stablemate, Delta Work. The hunt for glory and riches is on - but who will be…

As has been the trend for most of the season, and despite the winner receiving just short of £100000, the Betfair Ascot Chase at 3.36pm has attracted only four runners. Odds-on shots rarely make any appeal, but there is a solid case to be made for L'Homme Presse in this contest despite his short price. BetGoodwin makes the Venetia Williams-trained…

Aintree is set to stage the Grand National in 2024 with a few modifications to the world's biggest Jumps race. A number of changes have been agreed including the field size being reduced from 40 runners to 34, a standing start with a shorter run to the first fence, fence 11 and 27 being reduced in size and the race starting earlier than in previous…

Gordon Elliott is responsible for 26 entries in this year's Randox Grand National at Aintree. In total, 94 horses have been entered into the race, 61 of which coming from Irish trainers, for the Aintree spectacular which has an earlier start time of 4pm this year. Along with the start time being brought forward, a reduced field of 34 will also be…

Owner Robert Waley-Cohen has hailed the genius of Emmet Mullins after his Grand National hero Noble Yeats forced his way into the Stayers' Hurdle mix when claiming a thrilling Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham. Making just his third appearance over the smaller obstacles, the nine-year-old was the recipient of significant support in the week leading up to…

The 2020 Grand National at Aintree has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The National, which is renowned as the world's greatest steeplechase and the biggest betting event on the race calendar, was due to take place on April 4. But the entire three-day Merseyside meeting has been scrapped after government advised greater social…

Cheltenham stages its Festival Trials Day card on Saturday afternoon, the final day meeting at the course before the main event in March. Amongst the highlights is the Grade 2 Cotswold Chase, a rehearsal for the Gold Cup itself over an extended 3m 1f. This year's renewal has attracted a stellar-looking field of six contenders. Our expert previews…

The horse's owners Doug Barrowman and Michelle Mone have had £75million of assets frozen but their representatives say the order does not cover the equine star Mnobeg Genius is a market leader for the Grand National MONBEG GENIUS is free to run in the Randox Grand National - despite a court order to freeze £75m of assets belonging to owners Doug…

Bookmaking company BoyleSports has renewed its sponsorship of the Irish Grand National for another three years, taking its association with the Fairyhouse event Ireland's to 13 years. Horse Racing Ireland has also announced that BoyleSports will add Leopardstown to its sponsorship portfolio by becoming'official betting partner' to the Summer Series…

Bryony Frost has been booked to partner Paul Nicholls' Milansbar in the eventuality that the horse makes the cut for the Randox Health Grand National. A facile winner of Warwick's Classic Chase under the rider in January, Milansbar was 69th in the list for the Grand National when the weights were first announced and his chances of gaining an entry…

The Grand National at Aintree is a race that every horse racing trainer in Jumps racing dreams of winning. West Sussex-based operator Gary Moore will feel he has an excellent chance of prevailing in the marathon contest for the first time this season with Nassalam. Moore's chaser won the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow on his latest start, blowing…

The Grand National is a horse race festival that takes part over three days in the spring. The Grand National has been going strong for nearly 180 years. It is one of the biggest race festivals in the world and there is no lack of betting opportunities. Today, due to the popularity of flat racing, the Grand National is one of the few significant…

Ruby Walsh believes the Cross Country Chase is the ideal prep for the Grand National because'horses can progress' from the Cheltenham Festival contest. Trainer Gordon Elliott has frequently used the Cross Country as a stepping stone to the Aintree marathon, with the legendary Tiger Roll landing both in 2018 and 2019. Speaking on the first episode…

THE huge 125-1 odds for this former Gold Cup hero to make it two from two this year are worth a small punt. Heck, even Ruby Walsh is throwing his weight behind Minella Indo to win again at Cheltenham Festival two years after he claimed racing's most prestigous prize. And I think the 11-year-old has what it takes to make a splash in the Grand…

Pinstickers' Guide for Saturday's (5:15pm - April 15th) Randox Health Grand National 2023!We've produced a runner-by-runner guide f...It would seem that gone are the days when all you had to do to place a bet was to head to your local bookies. Even then the number of t...There are plenty of reasons why people love backing certain runners in the…

Nassalam as won the 2023 Welsh Grand National at Chepstow Racecourse. The 5/1 horse, trained by Gary Moore, was ridden to victory by jockey Caoilin Quinn. Only five horses finished the race, with Iwilldoit finishing second, Iron Bridge coming third and Not Sure and Complete Unknown finishing in fourth and fifth place respectively. 1. Nassalam -…

THE biggest race of the season in Wales will take place today - with the Welsh Grand National returning. Stick with Sun Racing as we bring you the full results and how every horse finished in this year's huge race at Chepstow. 2.50 Welsh Grand National result 1st Nassalam 9-2j 2nd Iron Bridge 8-1 3rd Iwilldoit 15-2 4th Not Sure 28-1 5th Complete…

Jump racing holds sway across the UK and Ireland on Wednesday with the big meeting taking place at Chepstow, where 20 runners go to post in the feature race, the Welsh Grand National at 2.50pm. As well as Chepstow (12noon-3.55pm), there are National Hunt cards at Leopardstown (12.05-3.35), Limerick (12.19-3.47) and Kempton (12.45-3.40), plus Flat…

There's a bumper eight-races taking place in front of the ITV Racing cameras on Wednesday as the action comes from Chepstow and Kempton, with the feature race of the day being the Welsh Grand National at 14:50. Our in-house tipster Steve Chambers has previewed all the action and picks out his best bets... Venetia Williams and Charlie Deutsch have…

A chance is taken on NASSALAM's stamina as he won the trial here earlier in the month with plenty in hand and looks well treated under a 4lb penalty. 2021 winner Iwilldoit looked as good as ever when second over hurdles at Aintree on his reappearance and this has presumably been the plan. Autonomous Cloud and Super Survivor are young staying…

IT is one of the most gruelling races of the season and a devlishly difficult punting puzzle to solve. But Templegate is certain he's unearthed the winner of the Welsh Grand National (2.50 Chepstow). Our top tipster has gone through every runner below and reveals his selection at the bottom. Back any horse you fancy - at the best price - simply by…

The Coral Welsh Grand National (14.50) at Chepstow is one of the busiest betting races down for decision over the festive period. The three-mile six-furlong course is renowned as one of the stiffest marathon tests in racing. It requires accurate jumping and a stack of stamina to complete the course, and that something extra to win the prestigious…

Winning both the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand National is a rare feat, but last year's winner of the Aintree spectacular is set to be targeted at the unlikely double in the months ahead. Golden Miller is the only horse to have ever won both races in the same season, doing so nearly a century ago in 1934, but connections of Corach Rambler…