Horse racing has this magic. A thrill that comes alive with the thunder of hooves, the edge-of-your-seat suspense, and that one moment when the favorite surges forward (or an unexpected challenger sweeps in). If youâre a fan of the action but arenât able to make it to the track, you might feel youâre missing out. […]
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In the UK and Ireland, the national hunt season is drawing to a close. If you are looking at the seemingly esoteric discipline of horse racing from the United States or elsewhere, youâll probably consider national hunt (jumps) racing quite niche. To an extent, it is, given the focus â and the majority of the […]
Read MoreWillie Mullins is a hoping his scattergun approach to the 2024 Grand National will help him establish another landmark in his glittering training career. Mullins has already secured his 18th trainersâ title in Ireland this season, but is now bidding to win the British equivalent for the first ever time. Vincent OâBrien was the last […]
Read MoreJohn âSharkâ Hanlon has admitted it would be heartbreaking if Hewick were not able to run because of the ground conditions at Cheltenham – but insisted if his fan favourite horse won the Gold Cup then it would be life changing for the trainer. Hewick was a sensational winner of the King George at Kempton […]
Read MoreConnections of Corach Rambler, triumphant in the 2023 Grand National, are eyeing an ambitious Gold Cup and Grand National double, setting sights high despite what appeared to be a lacklustre start to the season. Two-time Grand National-winning trainer Lucinda Russell dismissed any doubts that may have arisen following Corach Rambler’s performances and provided some insights […]
Read MoreSports fans are in for treat over the next few months, with the upcoming calendar jam-packed with a host of top-class events. If you are inclined towards betting you are spoilt for choice, with barely a week going by without a noteworthy event taking place. For example, the NFLâs Super Bowl will be staged during […]
Read MoreHorse racing is one of the United Kingdomâs most popular sports. In fact, over six million people make their way to racecourses every year to enjoy the spectacle and hope that Lady Luck is on their side with the bookmakers. There are plenty of horse racing events for fans to get stuck into every year, […]
Read MoreYour Grand National live stream 2022 will be missing Tiger Roll and a historic attempt to win his third Grand National at Aintree after owner Michael O’Leary withdrew the horse from the race, citing his “absurd” handicap. The two-time Grand National winner was given a handicap rating of 161 at Tuesday’s lunch in Liverpool, the […]
Read MoreTwo-time Grand National winner Tiger Roll is one of the most popular National Hunt horses in training today. Not only has he been able to win the worldâs most famous steeplechase twice, but he has also been victorious five times at the Cheltenham Festival. Tiger Roll went into the 2021 Cross Country Chase as the […]
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Weâve already had some of the biggest and best races of the year take place in the horse racing calendar of 2021. In early spring you had the Grand National at Aintree, Liverpool, and more recently there was the Triple Crown (ok thatâs three races) in the US. But just because many of the big […]
Read MoreThe soft tracks of Chepstow will welcome another round of racing on Wednesday 20th of January, with authorities still to confirm the bends and distances. The race day will be behind closed doors, but fans will be welcome to the stands upon passing through a testing station at the course. The weather forecast says to […]
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The Randox Health Grand National is arguably the meet that the nation gets most excited about. Hosted at Aintree on Saturday 4th April, the so-called âultimate test of horse and riderâ because of its large fences and four-mile plus distance, the Grand National churns out a staggering ÂŁ1 million prize fund. Regardless of betting experience, […]
Read MoreGordon Elliottâs Tiger Roll has won back to back Grand National races but the 2020 edition of the race is in doubt for the two-time winner. Tiger Rollâs participation has been called into uncertainty for the legendary horse race after he was given top weight in the build-up to the Grand National. Can the two-time […]
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“Aintree Racecourse” by Paul (CC BY-SA 2.0) The news that horse racing fans in the UK have been waiting for has finally been confirmed. Tiger Roll will remain in training for the 2019/20 season and most importantly of all, his main aim of the season will be the Aintree Grand National once again. The horse […]
Read MoreTiger Roll will bid to become the first horse since Red Rum in 1974 to win back-to-back Grand Nationals at Aintree when he lines up in the worldâs most famous steeplechase next month. Last yearâs winner is now as short as +300 in the betting on the latest renewal which means he could be set […]
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“Aintree Racecourse” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Mick Roche Two of the first four horses home in last year’s Grand National ran at Cheltenham a month before the big race at Aintree. This time around, those who went to the Festival have one week less of recovery time. While that fact hasn’t stopped bookmakers from having the likes of […]
Read MoreThe Grand National is considered by some racing fans to be the most prestigious race in the horse racing calendar. The race has seen horses become legends at Aintree, while some of the most memorable moments in horse racing stem from this race. Taking a look at the odds for the Grand National horse racing […]
Read MoreThis is really nice unlike any of the promos we usually see in the run up the big racing event. To coincide with this yearâs Grand National, Bet Victor have created an animated Aintree racecourse containing all (yes, all) of the 1,900 runners of the last 50 years. So if like many people on National […]
Read MoreThe 2018 running of the Grand National takes place on Saturday 14th April with many people looking ahead to the race and the best bets for the Grand National. Considering the race is ran over 4 miles 514 yards and the testing Aintree fences it provides a gruelling test for both horse and rider which is why […]
Read MoreCheltenham Festival is in the book and has provided great entertainment as well as some surprise results in the big events. Native River took the major prize from the Festival, delivering a brilliant performance in the Cheltenham Gold Cup to beat out the favourite Might Bite. The duel between the two horses was the highlight […]
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Blaklion and Total Recall shaping up for Grand National Showdown Horse racing can be a curious sport: fans and punters love to see an all-conquering favourite win time and time again, yet they also like to see great horses toppled by upstart rivals. For example, everyone knows that Kauto Starâs legacy was enriched due to […]
Read MoreThe Grand National is arguably the biggest race of the racing calendar in the UK and it is expected that over ÂŁ250 million will be placed on bets for the race. A maximum of forty horses will be allowed to compete and the current favourite for the Grand National 2018 is Blaklion, who finished in […]
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Source: Jimbo_JumpsMan via Twitter One for Arthurâs injury has opened up the 2018 Grand National for the rest of the field. Native River is one of the horses that will be aiming to capitalise on his absence from Aintree in April. The Irish horse did not compete at the National last season, but was present […]
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Source: ITV Racing via Twitter One For Arthur put himself into the history books with an outstanding run to win the 2017 Grand National. The bay gelding was considered among the leading contenders for the crown, but some way off the favourite for the race, Blaklion. However, the Irish horse left his rivals in his dust […]
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