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)”