84 m. ago Grand National horse who cost £800 sipped pint of Guinness in pub and could win iconic race

This Irish horse catapulted to cult-hero status in the National Hunt game for an unlikely win in the revered King George and now has heavily-backed Grand National ambitions

Economics

2 h. ago Sports quiz of the week: Grand National, Champions League and county cricket

Have you been paying attention to the football, tennis, cricket, horse racing, boxing and baseball? Continue reading...

Sport

2 h. ago Horse dies as Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore suffers nasty fall at Aintree

Willy De Houelle was just four years old as a horrific fall left the horse with fatal injuries

Events

2 h. ago Grand National results LIVE: Tips and updates as Jonbon set to headline day two at Aintree

Follow all the action from Aintree as the festival builds up to the showpiece on Saturday

Politics

2 h. ago Grand National tips: Experts’ best bets and 11 horses to watch today at Aintree

Jonbon headlines Friday’s action before I Am Maximus aims to repeat his 2024 success alongside jockey Paul Townend in Saturday’s showpiece

Politics

14 h. ago Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore suffers nasty fall as her horse sustains fatal injuries at Aintree

Willy De Houelle was just four years old as a horrific fall left the horse with fatal injuries

Events

15 h. ago Change of jockey for Grand National track specialist after rider taken to hospital

Gina Andrews will miss the ride on Latenightpass in Friday's Topham Chase after coming down on Master Templar in the Foxhunters Chase over Grand National fences

Politics

16 h. ago Value Scope: Each way horseracing tips from Steve Jones for Grand National Friday on ITV

Ahead of Ladies Day Friday at Aintree, the in form tipster has four selections from the second day card at the Grand National Festival fixture

Politics

16 h. ago Aintree Grand National Festival Day 2 tips and best bets as Tripoli Flyer napped for glory

Friday is Grand National eve and there is plenty of exciting action on day two - and our man Garry Owen has got you covered

Economics

16 h. ago Grand National 2025 online sweepstake generator allows you to pick a random horse

Not sure who to back for this year’s Grand National? Let fate decide with our new gadget

Politics

16 h. ago Nicky Henderson tears up on ITV after Constitution Hill fall at Grand National festival

Constitution Hill was the favourite for the Aintree Hurdle, but for the second time this year, the horse suffered a fall as trainer Nicky Henderson was left emotional

Culture

16 h. ago Grand National 2025 tips: Friday's best bets, NAP and Newsboy's 1

It's Ladies Day, day two of the three day Randox Grand National meeting which culminates in the Grand National on Saturday. Top tipster Newsboy shares his selections for Friday's action

Politics

17 h. ago Grand National bookie stung for £180,000 after Lossiemouth stars for Willie Mullins

Two fans of the champion mare staked big bets on the Cheltenham Festival winner as her trainer dominated the first day of the festival at Aintree

Economics

17 h. ago Grand National 2025 Sweepstake kit: Printable download for big race at Aintree

The 2025 Grand National takes place on Saturday at Aintree and there are plenty of runners and riders hoping to etch their name into the history books with victory

Politics

17 h. ago Horse dies on first day of Grand National Festival after suffering fatal fall

Jockey Rachel Blackmore was helped into an ambulance shortly after the incident

Events

18 h. ago Grand National golden girl Rachael Blackmore taken to hospital as her horse dies in fall at Aintree

Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore has been taken to hospital after suffering a fall in the Grade 1 Juvenile Hurdle at Aintree on Thursday.

Events

18 h. ago Willie Mullins wins first four races at Grand National Festival as Constitution Hill falls again

The champion jumps trainer landed the Aintree Hurdle with Lossiemouth, after earlier completing a hat-trick of wins, on the opening day of the Grand National Festival

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18 h. ago Grand National 2025 pinstickers' guide: All 34 runners rated, best chances and top 4 prediction

The Grand National is back at Aintree on Saturday where last year's champion I Am Maximus will aim to cross the line first once again, but there is stiff competition

Politics

18 h. ago Horse dies at Grand National meeting as update given on jockey Rachael Blackmore

The latest horse racing news as Willy De Houelle sadly passes away in second race of Grand National meeting at Aintree Racecourse.

Events

19 h. ago Grand National horse Willy De Houelle dies as Rachael Blackmore has scary fall

Champion trainer Willie Mullins had made a spectacular start by winning the first three races on Thursday but Willy De Houelle was a casualty in the second race

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