Grand National
English steeplechase horse race that takes place at Aintree Racecourse, Merseyside, England
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The Grand National is a National Hunt horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England. First run in 1839, it is a handicap steeplechase over an official distance of about 4 miles and 2½ furlongs, with horses jumping 30 fences over two laps. It is the most valuable jump race in Europe, with a prize fund of £1 million in 2017. An event that is prominent in British culture, the race is popular amongst many people who do not normally watch or bet on horse racing at other times of the year.
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Grand National winner Blackmore sidelined with neck injuryRecord-breaking jockey Rachael Blackmore will not ride 'in the coming weeks' after injuring her neck in a fall.BBC Sport - Published | |
Grand National winner Corach Rambler retiredCorach Rambler, winner of the 2023 Grand National, has been retired, trainer Lucinda Russell announcesBBC Sport - Published | |
Mullins eyes British title after Grand National winWillie Mullins is closing on the British trainers' title after the Irishman won the Grand National with I Am Maximus.BBC Sport - Published | |
Why the Grand National is no longer a lotteryWillie Mullins is closing on the British trainers' title after the Irishman won the Grand National with I Am Maximus.BBC Sport - Published | |
I Am Maximus wins Grand National at AintreeI Am Maximus storms clear to win the Grand National at Aintree for jockey Paul Townend and trainer Willie Mullins.BBC Sport - Published | |
I Am Maximus wins Grand National - and no horses fall at this year's eventI Am Maximus has won this year's Grand National - and not a single horse fell during this year's event.Sky News - Published | |
What happened to your Grand National horse?Where 21 of the 32 runners finished in the 2024 Aintree Grand National, won by the 7-2 joint favourite I Am Maximus.BBC Sport - Published | |
Grand National | Latest updates ahead of big raceSky News - Published | |
Kitty’s Light lifting Williams family's dark daysWelsh trainer Christian Williams, whose horse Kitty’s Light runs in Saturday's Grand National, talks about the treatment his young daughter Betsy is receiving for leukaemia.BBC Sport - Published | |
Renewed safety fears over Grand National - but organisers insist changes have been madeHorse racing carries risk, just like football or F1, a boss at the Aintree course has told Sky News - as Saturday's Grand National faces renewed scrutiny despite changes intended to make it safer.Sky News - Published | |
Grand National runners & riders: Pinstickers' guideRunners, riders, trainers, form and odds - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Great chance' for 'very special' Corach RamblerCorach Rambler goes off as favourite again in a bid to make it back-to-back Grand National wins, with trainer Lucinda Russell, saying the 10-year-old has "a great chance".BBC Sport - Published | |
Grand National build-up - radio and textListen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text updates of the Grand National at Aintree.BBC Sport - Published | Gerri Colombe wins William Hill Bowl thrillerThe 9-4 favourite Gerri Colombe wins the William Hill Bowl on the opening day of the Aintree Grand National meeting.BBC Sport - Published |
Grand National line-up at Aintree confirmedLast year's winner Corach Rambler heads the runners for Saturday's Grand National after the final line-up is confirmed.BBC Sport - Published | Corach Rambler heads Grand National contendersLast year's winner Corach Rambler heads the contenders for Saturday's Grand National at Aintree, with the final line-up named on Thursday.BBC Sport - Published |
Kempton winner Hewick gets Grand National top weightHewick is given top weight at the Grand National as trainer John Hanlon plots a memorable hat-trick for the King George VI chase winner.BBC Sport - Published | Lee moves hospital as he recovers from spinal surgeryGrand National-winning jockey Graham Lee is moved to a hospital closer to his family as he recovers from spinal surgery.BBC Sport - Published |
Lee able to 'talk normally' after spinal surgeryGrand National-winning jockey Graham Lee is able to "talk normally" following his spinal surgery after falling at Newcastle Racecourse.BBC Sport - Published | Jockey Lee 'recovering well' from surgery after fallFormer Grand National-winning jockey Graham Lee is "recovering well" after surgery, but the long-term prognosis "remains uncertain".BBC Sport - Published |
Ten people charged after Grand National protestThey are accused of highway offences after animal rights activists blocked the M57 before the race.BBC Sport - Published | Scan shows 'very serious injury' for jockey LeeScan on former Grand National-winning jockey Graham Lee shows he suffered spinal cord damage in a fall and he remains in intensive care.BBC Sport - Published |
Jockey Graham Lee in intensive care with neck injury after fallGrand National-winning jockey Graham Lee is in intensive care after suffering a neck injury in a fall on Friday.Sky News - Published Also reported by •BBC Sport | Grand National winner Russell backs race changesChampion trainer Lucinda Russell welcomes changes being made to the Grand National as she believes it will make the race "that little bit safer".BBC Sport - Published |
Grand National field to be cut in safety moveThe Grand National will be reduced to a maximum of 34 runners from 40 as part of measures designed to improve safety.BBC Sport - Published | Grand National changes to be made in an attempt to make race saferThe Grand National will be reduced from 40 to 34 horses in an attempt to make the race safer after three deaths at the Aintree Festival earlier this year.Sky News - Published |
Grand National winner Sherwood to end training role Oliver Sherwood will retire as a trainer after a 40-year career and become assistant to Harry Derham.BBC Sport - Published | 'I stroked his neck. I thanked him. I said sorry' Trainer Sandy Thomson tells Tom English of his grief at the death of horse Hill Sixteen during Saturday's Grand National.BBC Sport - Published |
'Ignorant' protestors blamed for Grand National horse death Horse trainer Sandy Thomson says the interruption to the Grand National by "ignorant" animal rights activists contributed to Hill Sixteen's death.BBC Sport - Published | Trainer of horse that suffered fatal fall at Grand National blames 'ignorant' protesters for death The man who trained the horse that suffered a fatal fall at Saturday's Grand National has blamed "ignorant" protesters for his animal's death.Sky News - Published |
Triumphant homecoming for Grand National winner Corach Rambler, trained by Lucinda Russell, returns to Kinross after his historic victory at Aintree.BBC Sport - Published | British Horseracing Authority to 'analyse' Grand National 'in painstaking detail' after horse deaths The British Horseracing Authority says it will "analyse" the races of the Grand National meeting "in painstaking detail" following the deaths of three horses.Sky News - Published |
BHA condemns protests & looks into horse deaths The British Horseracing Authority has "robustly condemned" the "reckless" protests at Saturday's Grand National and announces an analysis into the death of three horses at this year's event.BBC Sport - Published | 'A disgrace': Animal rights groups call for jump racing ban after three horses die at Aintree Animal rights campaigners are calling for jump racing to be banned after three horses died at Aintree - with one suffering a broken neck during the Grand National.Sky News - Published |
Triumph, tears, protest - a day of Grand National drama The story behind Corach Rambler's victory in a Grand National delayed by animal rights protesters.BBC Sport - Published | |
