Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen has died following Saturday’s race at Aintree. The 13-year-old horse was pulled up after the final fence and collapsed on the track. He received medical treatment on the course before being taken to the racehorse stables for further assessment. After initially showing signs of recovery, he died after his condition...
Jockey Patrick Mullins won the Grand National on Nick Rockett at Aintree as his trainer father Willie Mullins took the first three places in the race. The 33-1 chance denied last year’s winner I Am Maximus, who finished second, with Grangeclare West in third. Iroko was fourth, ahead of Meetingofthewaters. It was an emotional victory...
Odds-on favourite Jonbon won the Melling Chase on day two of the Grand National meeting at Aintree. The nine-year-old, who was 4-6 favourite, was part of a front three initially before jockey Nico de Boinville settled him in behind. He took over on the second circuit and went clear before being pushed out by De...
Constitution Hill fell for the second time in succession as star mare Lossiemouth landed the Aintree Hurdle, the feature race on day one of the Grand National meeting. The Nicky Henderson-trained favourite suffered a shock departure in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham last month. It looked as though he was travelling well for Nico de...
Runners, riders, trainers and form – all the key details you need to know for Saturday’s big race at Aintree. Note: Colours and approximate odds may change. (Racecard number, horse, trainer, jockey, recent form, age, weight carried [ie 11st 12lb is top weight]. Form: F – Fell, P – Pulled up, U – Unseated rider.)...
McManus is seeking a record fourth victory for an owner in the race with I Am Maximus, and he also has leading hopefuls Iroko and Perceval Legallois. I Am Maximus would be the first runner to carry top weight to victory since triple winner Red Rum in the 1970s, and only one horse – Tiger...
“James [Manclark] is pretty devastated, he has been trying to get this for three years and we found him a horse, and his health comes and goes. Our aim is now to get the horse to run next year.” The BHA has been approached for comment and asked to confirm whether it barred Mr Incredible...