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Alex Hammond: Grand designs
There are five horses on Alex Hammond’s shortlist for Saturday’s Randox Grand National – including a 50/1 chance. Alex Hammond’s Grand National preview This time last year, we were ‘celebrating’ the victory of Potters Corner in the Virtual Grand National, thankfully this year as we approach the race again, the cartoon version will be replaced […]
Barry Geraghty's Grand National course guide: Aintree's Becher's Brook, The Chair and more explained
Former star jockey Barry Geraghty landed the world’s most famous race on Monty’s Pass in 2003 – read his in-depth guide to Aintree’s unique Grand National course. THE START The start is important. It is important to get a good start, get your position, get where you want to be through the early part of […]
From wannabe vet to Cheltenham superstar – Rachael Blackmore eyes Aintree glory
Rachael Blackmore is eyeing yet more festival glory ahead of today's Grand National at Aintree. The 31-year-old enjoyed the most sublime Cheltenham last month, winning the Champion Hurdle aboard Honeysuckle, the Ryanair on Allaho and four other races at the meeting. Blackmore also enjoyed a second-placed finish in the Gold Cup with A Plus Tard. […]
Cascadian, Jamie Kah win the Doncaster Mile
Jamie Kah was riding in Sydney for the first time since 2019 but Melbourne’s leading jockey will take home another Group 1 after winning the Doncaster Mile aboard Cascadian. The six-year-old stormed down the outside to nail a brave Icebath on the line. Kah has now equaled Michelle Payne with five wins at Group 1 […]
Parker’s Doncaster dreams crushed after raceday scratching
Trainer Kerry Parker had his Doncaster Mile dreams crushed before the race after his stable star Think It Over had to be scratched from the $3 million event on vets advice. The Group 1 winning gelding suffered multiple lacerations from the fetlock up to the stifle on the near hind leg after playing up in […]
Explosive Jack wins the 2021 Group 1 Australian Derby at Randwick on April 10
The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Explosive Jack has won a thrilling edition of the Group 1 Australian Derby. The lightly raced three-year-old colt, which won also won the Tasmanian Derby, jumped from barrier 15 and was given a great ride from John Allen. Young Werther was brave in defeat finishing second while the Randwick […]
Grand National 2021 tips: Who is favourite to win the Grand National? Latest odds
Grand National 2021: All you need to know When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. […]
Grand National to go ahead despite Prince Philip's death
Prince Philip dead: Duke Of Edinburgh dies aged 99 Prince Philip dead: Live updates as the nation mourns the Duke Of Edinburgh Prince Philip dead: Duke Of Edinburgh dies aged 99 Boris Johnson pays tribute to the ‘extraordinary life and work’ of Prince Philip Prince Philip’s military career, from serving in WWII to winning bravery […]
Grade One glory for Belfast Banter at Aintree
Belfast Banter handled the huge step up to Grade One company from handicaps to win the Betway Top Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree. Peter Fahey’s six-year-old only made it into the County Hurdle off bottom-weight, but he enjoyed the slightly better ground at Cheltenham and looked even better on Merseyside. For Pleasure adopted his customary role […]