2012 Grand National Guide
The Grand National is one of the most famous horse races in the world, and ranks alongside the FA Cup Final, Wimbledon, and the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race as one of the great traditions of the British sporting calendar. It is one of those rare events that has the power to capture the attention of even …
Clare Balding Welcomes Grand National Changes
BBC Racing presenter Clare Balding has welcomed the announcement by Aintree racecourse and the BHA of changes to the Grand National fences in a bid to improve safety for horses and jockeys. Following the deaths of Ornais and Dooneys Gates in the 2011 Grand National, a Grand National Review Group was set up and, as a …
Paddy Power April Promos
In honour of the grandest race of the year, the Grand National, Paddy Power Bingo has given an extra 500BBs to give away. On Saturday the 9th of April, each bingo game between 2pm-4pm in the Sapphire room is named after a horse in the Grand National. All those who play in the room named …
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 …
Foinavon ~ The 1967 Grand National Winner
Foinavon was the shock winner of the 1967 National, when a mass pile-up at the 23rd fence meant that he was the only horse to come out well. On the day of the race he was a 100-1 outsider but the day before he had a 500-1 chance! In fact so bad were …
Don’t Push It National Winner
The 2010 Grand National was won by Don’t Push It, who had odds of 25/1 preceding the day of the most prestigious horse race in the country. In order to win the Grand National a horse has to prove he has the stamina and skill to tackle four and a half miles of racecourse …
2010 Grand National Guide
This year’s Grand National is set to be the best ever, it takes place at Liverpool’s famous Aintree course, on the 10th of April 2010. The ‘National’ is one of England’s most watched sporting events. On the day of the race, young, old and even those with little or no interest in horse racing will …
Live Grand National Odds
It’s that time of year again! Grand National day is just around the corner (10th April) and all the runners have been announced. Last years race was won by the 100/1 outsider Mon Mome. Did anyone back him? I didn’t but this year I’m determined not to miss out on any big priced winners. To make …
McCoy Still Searching For First National Win
There are few prepared to argue that Tony (AP) McCoy isn’t the greatest National Hunt jockey of all time. The 15 times champion has won virtually everything the sport has to offer but the ‘Holy Grail’ of jumps racing, the John Smith’s Grand National, has continually evaded his grasp, writes Elliot Slater. McCoy will be even …
Market Forces Affect Grand National Runner
Niche Market’s chances at the English Grand National are gradually improving and according to trainer Bob Buckler, he is a ‘model’ horse for the race. His running in the Newbury Aon Chase where he came second to Tricky Trickster has encouraged bookmakers to make him the clear second favourite for the Aintree race, and …