The 178th Grand National is upon us, with 34 declared runners set to tackle the intimidating fences of the world's most famous horse race. With last year's winner Nick Rockett having withdrawn earlier ...

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The 66/1 outsider claimed an incredible victory in the 2013 Grand National at Aintree. (contains affiliate links) ...

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — A seven-year-old horse had to be euthanized Friday after breaking its back on the final fence of a Grand National steeplechase race that it won despite suffering the serious ...

The action-packed schedule kicks off when the first race of the day begins at 1.20pm. This opening handicap hurdle sets the stage for an incredible afternoon of racing at Aintree. The highly ...

The Grand National is one of the world's most famous horse races, featuring jockeys and horses negotiating 30 fences over four-and-a-half miles. The race, which is watched by an estimated 600 million ...

Six animal-welfare campaigners have been cleared of causing a public nuisance over protests they staged at the Grand National. Nine activists climbed perimeter fences at Aintree in 2023 and went onto ...

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