Grand National

Big national prediction: Latenightpass could make history for Gina Andrews

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Latenightpass ridden by Gina Andrews won the Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase two years ago and so knows her way around Aintree – PA/Tim Goode Gina Andrews could make racing history and become the first female amateur jockey to win the Randox Grand National when she teams up with Latenightpass, the horse bred by her … Read more

Grand National 2024 explained: Date, time and full race details

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Noble Yeats, the winner two years ago, will carry the top weight – PA/Steven Paston The Aintree Festival kicks off today ahead of the 176th running of the Randox Grand National this Saturday. The final line-up of 34 horses has been announced, including last year’s winner, Corach Rambler. Check out our comprehensive guide for runners … Read more

Grand National 2024 explained: Date, time, when the horses will be announced

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Conflated will carry the heaviest weight after the latest series of scratches – Getty Images / Seb Daly The Aintree Festival and the 176th running of the Randox Grand National are almost upon us. A total of 51 horses remain eligible for the main event, including last year’s winner, Corach Rambler. Check out our comprehensive … Read more

Meet the 45-year-old owner-driver and have a chance to win the Grand National

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Ain’t That A Shame owner-driver David Maxwell says it will be a privilege to compete in the Grand National A raft of welfare changes debut in Saturday’s Grand National, netting a 21st century appearance, but there is one theme in the 176th edition that is as old as the race itself; the owner-driver. When David … Read more

Grand National 2024 explained: Date, time, when the horses will be announced

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Conflated will carry the heaviest weight after the latest series of scratches – Getty Images / Seb Daly With the Cheltenham Festival in the rear-view mirror, attention can now turn to Aintree and the 176th running of the Randox Grand National. A total of 22 horses have been withdrawn from the race – including the … Read more

What date is the Aintree race and when will the horses be announced?

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Corach Rambler won the 2023 edition for trainer Lucinda Russell – PA/Mike Egerton Of the thousands of horse races held in Britain every year, only one really holds the nation back: the Grand National at Aintree. The most prestigious tower run in the world will see 34 runners take on the 30 Grand National fences … Read more

Racing can defeat animal rights complaints… by copying McDonald’s

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Activists outside the gates of the Grand National Festival in Aintree in April – PA/Peter Byrne A racecourse vet has called for racing to radically change the way it deals with critics in light of the animal rights invasion of Aintree last April, which caused a 15-minute delay at the start of the Grand National. … Read more