Grand National

Ladies Day at Aintree 2025.

Grand National 2026 VIP tickets from £225 with lounge access

Horncastle's indelible association with the horse is paraded through the town at the popular fair.

'Brilliant event that brought Horncastle together' -- horse fair is huge success

Men think they could also outpace include crocodiles and elephants

One in 50 men believe they can outrun a HORSE, poll reveals

Sophie and Sunny celebrating their success.

Rider who broke back returns to racing saddle to beat Grand National horse

Maisie Stanford, 27 and her grandmother Margaret Harding, 88.

Gran realises she has won Grand National bet in hilarious video

An animal rights protester is apprehended by police officers ahead of the Grand National.

Horse trainer blames protestors for death of horse at Grand National

Aintree's best dressed ladies show off before the start of the Grand National tomorrow

Grand National 2023: Best photos from Ladies Day at Aintree

The 2023 Grand National takes place at Aintree on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Breaking Grand national 2023: Animal rights protesters plan to disrupt race

A seven-and-a-half minute service will run between Liverpool city centre and Aintree station during the Grand National

Merseyrail to run special timetable for Grand National Festival

‘Outdated’ formal dress code no longer required at UK racecourses

Grand National tips: Jeff Garlick's 6 expert betting tips on horses to back

Everything you need to know about this year's virtual Grand National, and how to...

Tiger Rolls jumps to the front at the final fence, where runner-up Magic Of Light makes a mistake. (PHOTO BY: Alex Livesey/Getty Images).

Easy Tiger! A stroll for Roll, the new darling of the Grand National

Tabitha Worsley on board Haasab who makes a fine jump on his way to winning the opening race at Market Rasen PICTURE: Peter Thompson EMN-190804-093604002

Market Rasen Racecourse regulars toast Grand National winner

Tiger Roll (right) just holds off Pleasant Company to win last year's Grand National. Both are back for more on Saturday. (PHOTO BY: Alex Livesey/Getty Images).

The Grand National: a unique race cherished by millions

Big crowds can be guaranteed at all major race meetings in the UK.

Violence at the races: marketing chickens come home to roost

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Grand National winner to feature at Market Rasen Racecourse parade

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Racecourse bar to be renamed after Grand National hero

Blaklion, fourth last year and ready to run a big race again.

GRAND NATIONAL: pinsticker's guide to all the runners

The legendary Red Rum, who won the Grand National three times in the 1970s.

REVEALED: the horse most likely to win the Grand National (statistically speakin...

Gold Present (hooped colours) in action over the Aintree fences last season.

VIDEO: Excitement builds ahead of Grand National

Help on how to spot a Grand National winner

Grand National 2018: what you need to know - full list of runners and riders

Horse racing: stock image.

Virgilo will win the Grand National... according to history

Native River, third last year, is expected to go close again in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup.

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL: preview of the Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup

One For Arthur back home after his Grand National triumph at Aintree last year. He is flanked by trainer Lucinda Russell, her partner, former champion jockey Peter Scudamore, and groom Jaimie Duff.

GRAND NATIONAL: ante-post shortlist of seven for Aintree's great race

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Horse racing TV presenter Derek Thompson joins Market Rasen Racecourse punters

DJ Sara Cox, an avid racing fan, is helping to promote the StirrUp Summer Campaign, which includes free admission for under-18s at all tracks.

Free admission for under-18s helps racing's bid to lure the next generation

LETTER: If you care about animals, don't bet on famous race

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Horses - Consider animal welfare

CHAMPION AT LAST -- Richard Johnson, who was crowned champion Jumps jockey after 16 years as runner-up in the shadow of AP McCoy.

Sandown's fitting finale to the Jumps season proves that change can be positive

A HERO'S RETURN -- Crabbie's Grand National winner Rule The World is given a rousing reception as he returns to Mullingar in Ireland, the home town of owner Michael O'Leary.

A Mouse, a teenager and an airline boss Rule The World in Grand National fairyta...

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Dynamic dozen run in big national event

GOING FOR GLORY AGAIN -- owner Trevor Hemmings with Many Clouds after their Grand National triumph in 2015. The nine-year-old has been allocated top weight for this year's race.

My shortlist of seven ante-post fancies for the Grand National at Aintree

Bob Champion.

Enjoy an evening with horse riding legend Bob Champion

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Champion evening with riding legend

Plenty to entertain at this year's Lincolnshire Show

Lincolnshire Show set to thrill more than 60,000

DEFENDING CHAMPION -- Pineau De Re on his way to victory in last year's Crabbie's Grand National. He is back to defend his title. (PHOTO BY: John Giles/PA Wire).

CRABBIE’S GRAND NATIONAL: Richard Silverwood’s A-Z pinsticker’s guide to all the...

FRENCH LEGEND -- globetrotting eight-year-old Cirrus Des Aigles is back for another crack at the Champion Stakes after winning it in 2011 and finishing second in 2012 and 2013 (PHOTO BY: Steve Parsons/PA Wire).

QIPCO BRITISH CHAMPIONS DAY: now a must-be-there or must-watch sporting event

Don't miss Market Rasen Races today

Grand National winning jockey Leighton Aspell with three rides at Market Rasen t...

Leighton Aspell celebrates on Pineau De Re after winning The Crabbie's Grand National Steeple Chase during Grand National Day of the Crabbie's Grand National 2014 Festival at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday April 5, 2014. See PA story RACING Aintree. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire

VIDEO: Pineau De Re wins the Grand National at Aintree

TALK OF TOWN MOOR -- Levitate (centre), ridden by Darren Egan, edges to victory in last year's Lincoln.

Lincoln puzzle heralds start of Flat Turf season at Doncaster
With Aintree’s fantastic Grand National meeting only a few days away, it seems incongruous to be heralding the start of the new Flat Turf season in the UK.

NATIONAL MANIA -- jockey Ryan Mania aboard the 66/1 Grand National winner, Auroras Encore. (PHOTO BY: David Davies/PA Wire).

No need to ring the Grand National accident helpline

NEPTUNE COLLONGES on his way to landing last year's Grand National, becoming the first grey to win the race since 1961.

Why Grand National is at crossroads -- or even Canal Turn

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RACELINE: Tip of the day 2nd February

Horse-racing ‘Tip Of The Day’ — Tuesday December 11