Tag: Aintree
Grand National: Top-weight Hewick bids to join Red Rum in Aintree history books for John ‘Shark’ Hanlon | Racing News
King George hero Hewick will carry top weight in this year’s Grand National after the ratings were unveiled in Liverpool. John ‘Shark’ Hanlon’s bargain £800 purchase has proved a revelation in recent years, winning the Galway Plate, Oaksey Chase and the American Grand National, collating over £600,000 in prize money. Those victories came before a…
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Corach Rambler: Grand National hero set for Cheltenham Gold Cup bid before Aintree tilt | Racing News
Grand National winner Corach Rambler will head straight for the Gold Cup at Cheltenham before aiming to repeat his Aintree heroics in April. Corach Rambler was last seen running an encouraging race to be third in the Betfair Chase but trainer Lucinda Russell feels he would have too much weight to carry in the Ultima…
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Grand National: Aintree reduced to 34 runners in 2024 and changes made to first fence amid horse welfare focus | Racing News
Racing’s most famous contest, the Randox Grand National at Aintree, will be reduced from 40 runners to 34 from next year as part of a focus on horse welfare. Three of this year’s Grand National field died after sustaining injuries in the race, leading to criticism from animal rights activists Animal Aid. The race was…
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Grand National: Favorite Corach Rambler delivers for Derek Fox and Lucinda Russell in Aintree feature
Corach Rambler gave trainer Lucinda Russell and jockey Derek Fox a second victory in the Randox Grand National at Aintree. Previously successful with One For Arthur in 2017, Russell’s charge jumped the last in front for Derek Fox and came home in front of Vanillier. Gaillard Du Mesnil was third, in a race that was…
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Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle: Irish Point delivers for retiring Davy Russell at Aintree
Gordon Elliott’s Irish Point was an impressive winner of the Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree for retiring jockey Davy Russell. A 5-1 chance under Davy Russell – winning his second Grade One of the week – the gray ran in mid-division and crept into a more prominent position as the field turned for home.…
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Randox Grand National: Alex Hammond’s Aintree four to follow including duo for Gordon Elliott!
There is a strong Irish challenge for this year’s Grand National once again and my shortlist is made up of four horses trained over the Irish Sea. Gordon Elliott has won three Grand Nationals and has a strong hand this year. DELTA WORK has plenty of class and has been folding his trade largely in…
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William Hill Aintree Hurdle: Flawless Constitution Hill cruises to Aintree glory for Nico De Boinville and Nicky Henderson
Constitution Hill put the seal on a flawless campaign with a dominant performance in the William Hill Aintree Hurdle. So impressive in winning last season’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham by 22 lengths, Nicky Henderson’s six-year-old has taken the step up into the big league this year with consummate ease. Having left his top-class stablemate…
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