Grand National Movers

The 2011 Aintree Grand National is one of the most highly anticipated steeple chase anywhere in the world and with so much happening so quickly, it’s no wonder that the odds are changing on a daily basis. Just today, Silver By nature has moved from mid table at around 33/1 straight to third ante-post favourite …

Ballabriggs For 2011 Grand National

Following the announcement of the weights for the 2011 John Smiths Aintree Grand National, Ballabriggs has now moved firmly into poll position as the bookies ante-post favourite to take the title on April 9th. The Donald McCain Jnr trained, 10 year old was given 11-00 in the weights today, which is well within the limits for …

Harry Findlay To Quit Racing

Harry Findlay is one of racing’s most infamous horse owners and for years has played a very dangerous game of playing the odds, more recently to his financial detriment. So much so that it now looks like the time has come when he bows out of racing. His most famous horses are the incredible Denman whom …

Mon Mome Out For Season

Mon Mome, winner of the 2009 John Smith’s Grand National and third in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March, will miss the entire season after suffering a setback. Unseen on the racecourse since falling five out in the 2010 Grand National when still in touch, his campaign was being geared around a return visit to …

102 Entries For 2011 Grand National

A whopping 102 entries have been received for the 2011 John Smith’s Grand National, including 10 from champion trainer Paul Nicholls. The announcement was made by Aintree Racecourse on February 2nd 2011 and with such a huge amount vying for just 40 places on April 9th, the handicapper is going to have his work cut …

112 Grand National Entries

And so it begins! The closing date for entries into the 2010 Grand National was yesterday and today it was revealed that there have been 112 entries submitted including some very exciting prospects such as Tricky Trickster, State of Play, Comply or Die, Taranis, Vic Venturi and the much hyped Seven Is My Number. This is …