#The Grand National

From Hurricane Fly's fourth consecutive Irish Champion Hurdle victory to The New One brushing aside the opposition in Cheltenham's International Hurdle, it has been an exciting year of racing. As 2014 nears its conclusion racing correspondent Marcus Townend reviews the past 12 months of racing, and picks his best race of each month. JANUARY Paul…

After two days of brilliant racing in Liverpool, amid the fancy hats and the tossed bet slips, it all comes down to this: day at Aintree. The flagship race, a four-mile steeplechase, leads the attractions on Saturday, the big one at 5:15. But there's plenty of other racing before that. And after a thrilling Thursday and a fantastic Friday, you can…

Geronimo looks a good shout to win the Coral Scottish Grand National (3.35pm) at Ayr on Saturday afternoon. After last week's historic events with Tiger Roll's second victory in the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree Racecourse, Ayr hosts another of the spring's long-distance handicaps. It looks as competitive as last week's action at Aintree,…

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports to bet on in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Only football can match its appeal for punters, who try to make their fortunes gambling on the races. However, customers can fall into traps when betting on the races, allowing the bookmakers to rake in the cash. We'll now give you a masterclass on what to…

Willie Mullins' raider was just under three lengths adrift of the winner at the line, but having been ridden with patience in the early salvos, was rattling home at a fair pace under the Irishman, keeping on and reducing the deficit with every stride. Mr Incredible is owned by Paul Byrne, who was the owner of last year's Grand National winner Noble…

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It's the race that attracts more bets than any other. Who's your money on at the Grand National 2018? Bookmakers are preparing for their busiest day of the year as the Grand National nears. The world's most famous steeplechase will take place at Liverpool's Aintree racecourse today. It attracts more bets than any other race in Britain - and this…

Iwilldoit clears the last on the way to victory in the Classic Chase at Warwick Sam Thomas made an early move for training performance of the year when readying stamina-packed stayer Iwilldoit for Classic Chase success on his first start since striking in the 2021 Welsh Grand National. A two-and-three-quarter-length defeat of Ireland's sole runner…

By Andrew Asquith, Saturday 14 January 2023 Posted in: Cheltenham Festival Tips Andrew Asquith looks ahead to the 2023 Mares' Hurdle and picks out his best ante-post bet. It is hard to get away from Willie Mullins' record in the Mares' Hurdle, winning it a total of nine times since its inception in 2008, and he has five horses entered in this…

Grand National winner Noble Yeats is heading to Lingfield next weekend before taking aim at the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March. Emmet Mullins is committed to attempting an audacious spring double in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup and Randox Grand National with last year's Aintree hero Noble Yeats. The trainer drew comparisons between the…

The 2023 Grand National is just over three months away and there have already been plenty of form pointers for the big race. Last year's winner Noble Yeats is the favourite in the latest Grand National odds after winning two of his three outings this season. However, with the handicapper likely to saddle the eight-year-old with a big weight, he may…

IT was just after 9pm last night when the racing world briefly went into meltdown as Davy Russell's astonishing return was confirmed. Only 23 days earlier, after riding one final - final at that time, at least - winner, he was back. A two-time Grand National hero, a man who doesn't suffer fools gladly, a man Elliott still needed. Russell released a…

An incredible rise through the ranks in 2022, which included victories in the Bet365 Gold Cup and Galway Plate, as well as an agonising final-fence exit in the Kerry National when looking set to carry topweight to success, endeared Hewick to the racing public, and his reputation soared again when capturing the American Grand National at Far Hills…

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Anibale and Blaklion are the joint favourites with the bookies favourite to win the 2018. Both horses are best priced 11/1 ahead of the world's greatest steeplechase on Saturday. Tiger Roll, who was joint favourite with Anibale yesterday has seen his price drift to 12/1. Betting markets haven't changed too much since the 105 initial entries were…

A look at the Irish successes over the history of the English Grand National Every April, the greatest steeplechase in the world takes place on a racecourse outside Liverpool - The Aintree Grand National, an exhilarating test of endurance for horse and jockey. Unfortunately, this year the great sporting spectacle has fallen victim to COVID-19 and…

One of the most essential parts of British culture is the Royal Family, who have been passionate about horses for generations. In spite of her incredibly busy schedule, Queen Elizabeth II always finds the time to attend horse races, show jumping and even ride herself. Her Majesty grew up around the majestic creatures and has always been fascinated…

It can be mind-blowing to watch experienced jockeys and their powerful horses race around the course with such intensity and vigor. And the sport creates more excitement when money is on the line. Horse race betting is one of the most popular and oldest forms of gambling in the world. Although many people would like to place their bets on a horse,…

The Classic Chase is a 3m5f gruelling Grade 3 handicap that is run at Warwick racecourse every season in January and provides punters with another chance to see some potential Aintree Grand National hopefuls on show - in 2017 the Lucinda Russell-trained One For Arthur won the Classic Chase before going onto land the Grand National at Aintree in…

he biggest race of the year is due to take place this weekend, with the Grand National taking place at 5.15pm on Saturday April 6. Since its inception in 1839, the Grand National has been one of Britain's most watched horse races, with around half a billion people around the world tuning in each year. More than £250 million is expected to be staked…

Tucked away from view in a luscious green field at the foot of the Blackdown Hills in Somerset is a chestnut gelding who - if only he could talk - would have an extraordinary tale to tell indeed. As it is, the 19-year-old retired racehorse will have to make do with Hollywood speaking for him: Dream Alliance is about to be immortalised on the big…

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By The Capital Sports Report Staff Horse racing had existed for a while, seemingly popular even in medieval times when numerous racers competed in hippodromes and achieved fame and fortune. Initially, it served only as a means of amusement, but as the years passed, different occasions have added to its growth. These horse racing competitions have…

It sounds like a trick question, but is it possible to have one of the most famous horse races in the world without humans or the actual horses? And considering that gambling goes hand-in-hand with the sport, could members of the public place a bet on the eventual outcome of such an event, with profits benefiting Britain's National Health…

Newcastle's Flat card features a conditions race over a mile and a quarter with some smart older performers entered up. They include the John & Thady Gosden pair Harrovian and Forest of Dean who finished third and fifth respectively in a listed race at Lingfield in November which has thrown up some winners since. This looks a bit less competitive,…

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Millions tune in to watch the thrilling spectacle of 40 horses galloping in excess of four miles across the famous spruce fences. It's nearly time for the 2018 Randox Health Grand National and racing fans numbered in the thousands will make the annual pilgrimage to Liverpool to see the big race live. As is often the case, Gloucestershire yards are…

While Thursday is about the racing, Friday at the Grand National is all about fashion as Aintree racecourse presents the Style Award. Ladies Day is known for its bright, show-stopping outfits that wow audiences across the country. For the fourth year running, Aintree will be awarding a big car prize to the winner of the Style Award. As well as the…

Numerous races have been talked up as contenders for Cheltenham's race of the week this year, but there is one that has the potential to be the race of the decade. The Queen Mother Champion Chase, run over the minimum distance of two miles, is often regarded as the best Festival contest in any year, requiring as it does of every winner a…

A PUNTER who staked all he had on Frankie Dettori riding seven winners at Ascot is now living the high life as a multi-millionaire. Joiner Darren Yates, 56, bet his last £62 - then used his £550823 winnings to build a property and development empire he sold for £20million. Darren recalled his life-changing wager with William Hill on September 29,…

March 30, 1970. Racing champion Secretariat was born. After Citation in 1948, Secretariat became the first U.S. Triple Crown winner in 25 years and became the stuff of legend. New York Post columnist Larry Merchant said: "Secretariat is the kind of Big Horse that makes grown men weep, even when they are flint-hearted bettors, even when he goes off…

Red Rum proved he was the people's champion when he stopped traffic after taking to the streets of Dundee in 1982. People were hanging out of windows to catch a glimpse of the three-time Grand National winner during his canter through the city centre. Rummy spent the night at stables in Invergowrie before travelling to Dundee where he was making a…

It's the final day of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival and there's seven more races taking place. The Gold Cup is the feature contest at 3.30pm and Rachael Blackmore is bidding to become the first female jockey to win it. On her chances, she said: "The Gold Cup is what the whole week of Cheltenham builds around. It's the pinnacle of the racing year and…

Four teenagers feature among the 18 runners in the eighth edition of the Veterans' Final and they will be bidding to emulate Seeyouatmidnight (2021) and Pete The Feat (2017) who both took the prize at 13. Pete The Feat also went close the following season when runner-up to Buywise as a 14-year-old, more than a decade after he had made his debut.…

Known as one of the biggest characters amongst the riding fraternity, he is best remembered on track for partnering Carruthers to an emotional victory in the 2011 Hennessy Gold Cup, while he also picked up a pair of Grade Two wins over hurdles on future Gold Cup winner Coneygree. He also registered a Cheltenham Festival winner when partnering King…

KILLER CLOWN can scare a few better-fancied rivals in the Jewson Monet's Garden Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (3pm) as racing returns to Aintree Racecourse on Sunday afternoon. Emma Lavelle's seven-year-old may just come out on top for a slight shock win in the Grade Two feature at the home of the Randox Grand National. Last year's…

Hundreds of thousands of people will descend on Aintree on Saturday as 39 runners and riders bid to put their name in the Grand National history books. The Oliver Sherwood-trained Many Clouds is expected to go off a well-backed favourite in a bid to claim back-to-back nationals, while Ruby Walsh misses out after suffering a fractured risk.

Last year's equivalent piece saw Ben Linfoot highlight the claims of 33/1 shot Tuesday in the Oaks, who duly obliged at odds of 13/2 at Epsom. That was just one of a number of antepost winners throughout the year, with Matt Brocklebank selecting Desert Crown at 25/1 for the Derby, and tennis expert Andy Schooler picking out Canada for the Davis Cup…

Jim Goldie, the man once turned down for a licence because his horses weren't good enough, sent out his 1000th winner at Ayr on Saturday. It came with Call Me Ginger, who landed a 6f handicap under Paul Mulrennan on the same track where Dawadar gave him his first victory in a 2m6f hurdle in October 1993. That horse was ridden by Fraser Perratt, who…

All the action, as it happened, at Prestbury Park Another fantastic week of racing at the Greatest Show on Turf. And the Cheltenham Gold Cup certainly lived up to the hype amid a titanic tussle between Native River and Might Bite. Relive that, and the rest of Friday's coverage, below... 1:30pm JCB Triumph Hurdle 1. Farclas 9/1 2. Mr Adjudicator…

Altior powered to a brilliant win in the Queen Mother Champion Chase on a dramatic day at the Cheltenham Festival. The evens favourite, ridden by Nico de Boinville, shrugged off a late fitness scare to provide another big victory for trainer Nicky Henderson, who landed the Champion Hurdle with Buveur D'Air 24 hours earlier. Douvan fell at the…

Twelve months after tipping up at the last in the Grade Two prize, when holding every chance, the nine-year-old son of Milan will bid to atone that defeat when forming part of a strong team Murphy will send to the home of jump racing on Sunday. After getting no further than the first on his return at Aintree in November the Barbara Hester-owned…

Saturday sees the 174th running of the Grand National at Aintree. The Charlie Longsdon-trained Snow Leopardess heads the betting but here we run through the entire field, in order of allotted weight. 1) MINELLA TIMES (Henry de Bromhead) Rating (out of 10) 6, weight 11st 10lbs Created history for Rachael Blackmore last year but he has only run twice…

Class usually tells and it shouted loudly as smart mare Zambella scored a bloodless repeat success in the bet365 Yorkshire Silver Vase. The £75000 contest proved more of a lap of honour than a serious race as Daryl Jacob's mount produced an exhibition round of jumping from the front and scored by a comfortable seven and a half lengths. A seventh…

Our racing tips for Friday feature selections from the cards at Haydock and Taunton. talkSPORT have gone through the race cards and form so you don't have to, with betting tips on some of the biggest meetings in the UK. Those who have finished just behind Gelino Bello recently have come to win after, with the Paul Nicholls-trained horse going on to…

The world's most prestigious horse race returns to our screens on Saturday evening as the eagerly-anticipated Grand National takes place at Aintree. With the cancellation of last year's race due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been a full two years since race fans were able to watch the most anticipated race of the year. Last…

OLI BELL is familiar to horse racing fans as the fresh-faced presenter of The Opening Show, and will be again be covering the Cheltenham Festival for ITV. An expert on all things racing and a natural in front of the camera, Bell also hosts a popular podcast with footballer Charlie Austin. But it was for another reason the 33-year-old made headlines…

Since the 16th century, horse racing has been a famous event in England. It is a highly recognized sport in the country and with great prestige. Kings and queens have already put their horses to compete in the famous races, which has only increased the historical importance of the country. Horse racing in England goes far beyond the game, it's a…

Gesskille (near side) has twice finished second at Aintree this season Turn the clock back 12 months and Nestor Park was being prepared for a crack at the prestigious Mandarin Chase at Newbury. Trainer Ben Pauling had indicated that would be his main aim for the season and he ran well to finish third without getting to grips with easy winner Saint…

Friday: Cheltenham Gold Cup, Cheltenham On a gleeful sun-kissed Cotswolds afternoon, Rachael Blackmore executed one of the most daring Gold Cup rides imaginable to avenge last year's narrow defeat and scale the sport's ultimate summit with an utterly mesmerising triumph on A Plus Tard. By the time they crossed the line, they had soared 15 lengths…