Katie Midwinter (11/04/24) The 2022 champion faces a tough task at the weights but finished a gallant fourth in the race last year on a 1lb higher mark. The last horse to win carrying top weight was Red Rum in 1974 and only twice have horses managed to carry more than 11st 7lbs to victoryContinue reading “Grand National 2024: Runner-by-runner guide”
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Aintree Grand National – Day 1 (11/04/24)
Katie Midwinter (10/04/24) 1:45pm – Manifesto Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) Grey Dawning was far superior of the others in the Turners’ Novices’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, and was perhaps unlucky to be beaten by Ginny’s Destiny when the pair met previously, having made a shuddering error at the second last which had a clearContinue reading “Aintree Grand National – Day 1 (11/04/24)”
Aintree Grand National Festival – Day 1
Katie Midwinter (12/04/23) The first day of the Aintree Grand National Meeting kicks off in tremendous fashion with a mouth-watering card sure to whet the appetite of any racing fan ahead of the showpiece event on Saturday. The Aintree Bowl is the pick of the races on day one, with Constitution Hill the star onContinue reading “Aintree Grand National Festival – Day 1”
Aintree Grand National Shortlist & Day 3 Selections – Saturday (09/04/22)
It’s always tough to choose from such a big field in the world’s most famous steeplechase. This year’s race appears very open, and the weights are particularly interesting with last year’s winner Minella Times carrying top-weight off a rating of 161. The reigning champion, as well as Cheltenham Cross Country hero (or villain) Delta Work,Continue reading “Aintree Grand National Shortlist & Day 3 Selections – Saturday (09/04/22)”
Aintree Grand National Meeting Day 2 – Friday (08/04/22)
Day one of the Aintree Grand National 2022 meeting was certainly eventful with plenty of talking points. The action started with the Manifesto Novices’ Chase at 1:45, won by the talented Millers Bank. Pied Piper finished first in a dead-heat with Knight Salute in the second race, before placings were revised following a stewards enquiry.Continue reading “Aintree Grand National Meeting Day 2 – Friday (08/04/22)”
Aintree Grand National Meeting Day 1 Preview (07/04/22)
Three weeks on from Cheltenham, the Aintree Grand National 2022 meeting begins on Thursday, with plenty of exciting races to whet the appetite ahead of the big one, the Randox Grand National, which comes at 5:15 on Saturday afternoon. There’s plenty of Graded action to look forward to as well as a number of competitiveContinue reading “Aintree Grand National Meeting Day 1 Preview (07/04/22)”
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