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The anticipation for the Grand National continues to rise as the biggest
THE GRAND National was one of Jim Culloty’s favourite, and apparently easiest, races as a jockey, winning the 2002 renewal aboard Bindaree. Looking back on his previous rides in the race, Culloty revealed that he wasn’t at all scared by facing some of the biggest fences that National Hunt racing has to offer. Culloty, []
The famous Grand National will get underway later today at Aintree, but it’s different to editions of recent years. After last year’s event was delayed due to protests, the racecourse chiefs – as well as the Jockey Club – have changed a number of elements at the iconic Liverpool meet. But what has changed? Earlier []
The Grand National sets off at Aintree on Saturday for the biggest race in jumps racing, taking centre stage. talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2 will be covering the Grand National LIVE from Aintree Racecou
Joint-favourite streaks clear after the last fenceLast year’s winner Corach Rambler unseats rider at the firstA Grand National that was in the balance until after the final fence was decided by an irresistible burst of finishing speed. I Am Maximus, who takes his name from a fictional gladiator, landed the decisive blow with half a furlong to run under an impeccable, ground-saving ride by Paul Townend.The 7-1 joint-favourite did not hit the front until just past the Elbow, but finished to such...
Most of us like to pick out a horse as our selection for the iconic £1 million race or draw one in the workplace sweep. And it's that time of the year again on Saturday when the latest edition of the National, first run way back in 1839, graces the Merseyside turf. Sponsored by Randox, the tapes for the race, over the marathon 4m2f distance, will rise at 4 pm, and you can follow the action live on ITV and Racing TV. To help you find your fancy, I have compiled this easy-to-follow pinstickers'...
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A video shows the hilarious moment a racing-mad grandmother found out she had won a bet on the Grand National. In the footage, recorded by her granddaughter Maisie Stanford, 27, Margaret Harding, 88, can be heard getting the news she had won over the phone. In shock that she had picked the winner, Margaret, of Northampton, East Midlands, says: "Crikey! I can't believe it!” on the call. Margaret then excitedly calls her friends to tell them she had won. The retired receptionist follows horse...
The Scottish National comes around quickly this year after the Aintree, which saw I Am Maximus cruise clear, but attention turns to Ayr Racecourse where stablemate Macdermott is the favourite. The
The field for the 2024 Grand National at Aintree on 13 April has been
Josh The Boss leads them off. Esprit Du Potier is in second. Jack Kennedy has got Brighterdaysahead well placed in about fifth.