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, 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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Mullins eyes British title after Grand National win Willie Mullins is closing on the British trainers' title after the Irishman won the Grand National with I Am Maximus. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Why the Grand National is no longer a lottery Willie Mullins is closing on the British trainers' title after the Irishman won the Grand National with I Am Maximus. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
I Am Maximus wins Grand National at Aintree I Am Maximus storms clear to win the Grand National at Aintree for jockey Paul Townend and trainer Willie Mullins. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago

I Am Maximus wins Grand National - and no horses fall at this year's event I Am Maximus has won this year's Grand National - and not a single horse fell during this year's event. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
Grand National \| Latest updates ahead of big race Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

Kitty’s Light lifting Williams family's dark days Welsh 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 3 weeks ago
Renewed safety fears over Grand National - but organisers insist changes have been made Horse 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 3 weeks ago
Grand National runners & riders: Pinstickers' guide Runners, riders, trainers, form and odds - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
'Great chance' for 'very special' Corach Rambler Corach 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 3 weeks ago

Grand National build-up - radio and text Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text updates of the Grand National at Aintree. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Gerri Colombe wins William Hill Bowl thriller The 9-4 favourite Gerri Colombe wins the William Hill Bowl on the opening day of the Aintree Grand National meeting. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Grand National line-up at Aintree confirmed Last year's winner Corach Rambler heads the runners for Saturday's Grand National after the final line-up is confirmed. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago	Corach Rambler heads Grand National contenders Last 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 on April 8, 2024
Kempton winner Hewick gets Grand National top weight Hewick 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 on February 20, 2024	Lee moves hospital as he recovers from spinal surgery Grand National-winning jockey Graham Lee is moved to a hospital closer to his family as he recovers from spinal surgery. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2023
Lee able to 'talk normally' after spinal surgery Grand National-winning jockey Graham Lee is able to "talk normally" following his spinal surgery after falling at Newcastle Racecourse. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2023	Jockey Lee 'recovering well' from surgery after fall Former Grand National-winning jockey Graham Lee is "recovering well" after surgery, but the long-term prognosis "remains uncertain". BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2023
Ten people charged after Grand National protest They are accused of highway offences after animal rights activists blocked the M57 before the race. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2023	Scan shows 'very serious injury' for jockey Lee Scan 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 on November 12, 2023
Jockey Graham Lee in intensive care with neck injury after fall Grand National-winning jockey Graham Lee is in intensive care after suffering a neck injury in a fall on Friday. Sky News - Published on November 11, 2023Also reported by •BBC Sport	Grand National winner Russell backs race changes Champion 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 on October 14, 2023
Grand National field to be cut in safety move The Grand National will be reduced to a maximum of 34 runners from 40 as part of measures designed to improve safety. BBC Sport - Published on October 12, 2023	Grand National changes to be made in an attempt to make race safer The 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 on October 12, 2023
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 on June 5, 2023	'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 on April 18, 2023
'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 on April 17, 2023	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 on April 16, 2023
Triumphant homecoming for Grand National winner Corach Rambler, trained by Lucinda Russell, returns to Kinross after his historic victory at Aintree. BBC Sport - Published on April 16, 2023	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 on April 16, 2023
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 on April 16, 2023	'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 on April 16, 2023
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 on April 15, 2023	Start of Grand National delayed as protesters forcibly removed from racecourse Protesters have been removed from the racecourse at Aintree ahead of the Grand National, delaying the event. Sky News - Published on April 15, 2023
Woman arrested in connection with Grand National protest A 33-year-old woman is arrested in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Saturday's Grand National at Aintree. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023	We'll try to stop Grand National from taking place today, animal rights activists say An animal rights group says it will attempt to stop the Grand National from going ahead this afternoon. Sky News - Published on April 15, 2023
Grand National preview: Blackmore backed for glory Preview of Saturday's big race at Aintree where Rachael Blackmore's mount Ain't That A Shame is among the favourites - plus pundit predictions. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2023	Pic D'Orhy lands Marsh Chase victory at Aintree Pic D'Orhy denies Fakir D'oudairies a third successive Marsh Chase win on day two of Aintree's Grand National meeting. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2023
Grand National favourites: 10 contenders to watch out for The world's most famous horse race takes place at 5.15pm - and while there's a prize fund of £1m on offer to the winner of the race, anyone having a bet might just be pleased with enough of a return.. Sky News - Published on April 13, 2023	Line-up confirmed for Grand National at Aintree A maximum field of 40 runners - including last year's winner Noble Yeats - is declared for the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on April 13, 2023