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April 15th 2023, 3:22 pm

2023 Grand National Results – Winners, Finishers & Fallers

The 2023 Grand National proved a good one for punters, as Corach Rambler justified his position as favourite to win at odds of 8/1. Grey backers had plenty of reason to cheer too, for although the long wait for a grey winner goes on, both Vanillier and Gailliard Du Mesnil finished in the top three […]

April 12th 2023, 3:25 pm

One million Brits see their parents only once per year just to watch the Grand National

By GrandNational.org.uk

Over one million British adults will see their parents for the first and last time this year as they sit down to watch the Grand National this Saturday (15th April), according to new research. The study, from GrandNational.org.uk, quizzed the British public on how they consume the historic horse racing event, finding that one million […]

April 11th 2023, 10:43 am

Supercomputer predicts 80/1 Shot Enjoy D’Allen will win the 2023 Grand National

By GrandNational.org.uk

As anticipation builds toward the 2023 Grand National on Saturday 15th April, historical data from each of the race’s previous winners finds Enjoy D’allen to have the best chance of galloping to victory and taking this year’s prize. The GrandNational.org.uk Supercomputer analysed the […]

April 4th 2023, 10:53 am

Grand National Racehorse Speed Index

By GrandNational.org.uk

The Grand National is a longstanding British tradition. Every year since 1839, the world’s top thoroughbreds meet annually to compete at one of the most prestigious and revered horse racing events in the world. Up to 40 horses compete at this exhilarating steeplechase – capturing the imaginations of fans – while undoubtedly encouraging new generations […]

September 28th 2022, 6:31 pm

Monty’s Pass team remember Aintree glory fondly

By GrandNational.org.uk

Image via @RacingPost on Twitter Monty’s Pass won the Grand National at Aintree in 2003 for Irish trainer Jimmy Mangan and, in doing so, completed a stunning long-term plan to plunder the big race. Monty’s Pass wasn’t much to look at as a young horse, while a heart murmur ensured plenty of possible suitors looked […]

April 9th 2022, 7:36 pm

2022 Grand National Results – Winners, Finishers & Fallers

By GrandNational.org.uk

The Grand National always delivers a memorable story, and it delivered two in 2022. Jockey Sam Waley-Cohen drew the curtain on his racing career by steering home 50/1 outsider Noble Yeats to win the 2022 Grand National. That was just half the story though, with Noble Yeats becoming the first 7 year-old horse to win […]

April 12th 2021, 12:47 pm

2021 Grand National Results – Winners, Finishers & Fallers

By GrandNational.org.uk

For the horse racing world, it was a ‘where were you moment’ when it came to the 2021 Grand National. Racing fans all witnessed a moment of history when jockey Rachael Blackmore steered home Minella Times to win the 2021 Grand National and become the first winning lady rider of the big race. Recall all […]

March 24th 2021, 10:23 am

Cheat for a Treat: Over 700,000 Brits cheat on their partners as an annual indulgence

By GrandNational.org.uk

Over 717,000 Brits admit to cheating on their partner ‘as a treat’, according to a new study*. The research from GrandNational.org.uk surveyed Brits on various pastimes they treat themselves to once per year, with 2% admitting to cheating on their spouse. Respondents from Belfast were most likely to be disloyal to a partner (7%), with […]

December 23rd 2020, 1:54 pm

Welsh Grand National 2021: Final Runners and Tips

By GrandNational.org.uk

Once Christmas Day is over the horse racing action returns over the festive period and there’s a lot to look forward to for fans. As well as the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day at Kempton, the National season also gets going with the Coral Welsh Grand National. However, the 2020 race has been […]