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Tuesday 6 June 2023 Dublin: 12°C

# Aintree

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# Aintree
Forget the horses - this man just won the Grand National
“THE IMMERSION.”
# Aintree
Forget the horses - this man just won the Grand National
“THE IMMERSION.”
# power play
Annie Power obliterates rivals to claim stunning double
Cue Card and On The Fringe also claimed victories on what is proving to be a good opening day for the punters at Aintree.
# Wave Goodbye
Spinal injury forces one of Ireland's top jockeys to retire
A statement issued today by Dr Adrian McGoldrick confirmed the news today.
# Snap Happy
12 of the best images from another busy week of sport
Aintree, Manchester United and Augusta were in the spotlight this week.
# haven't a notion
12 emotions all clueless Grand National spectators can relate to
Is THAT my horse?
# Aintree
25/1 shot Pineau De Re wins the Aintree Grand National
Leighton Aspell led his mount to glory this afternoon.
# Aintree
McCoy chooses Double Seven as his Grand National mount on Saturday
The Antrim man won the race in 2010 on Don’t Push It.
# Racing
66-1 shot Auroras Encore wins Grand National at Aintree
Cappa Bleu was second ahead of Teafortree who made a mistake at the last.
# sure thing
All the Grand National statistics you need in one beautiful infographic
Just in case you were wondering where to stick that fiver.
# Grand National
5 fool-proof* ways to pick the winner of this afternoon's Aintree Grand National
*Warning: Methods advised may not be fool-proof.
# Your Say
Poll: Is the Aintree Grand National cruel?
Despite recent safety changes to the course, horses continue to die.
# Aintree
In pictures: Ruthless Sprinter Sacre makes it 9-in-a-row on colourful Ladies Day at Aintree
It was another good day for Barry Geraghty.
# Aintree
Little Josh dies at Aintree on eve of Grand National
Another fataility mars the second day of racing at the Liverpool venue.
# Aintree
Ted Walsh sees Battlefront die in first race over National fences at Aintree
The Kildare trainer’s daughter Katie was on board.
# Have your say
POLL: Is the Grand National too cruel?
The showcase event at Aintree has come under strong criticism after two horses suffered fatal injuries on Saturday.
# Runners and Riders
Mark Your Card: your best bets for Day 3 at Aintree
Declan Smyth advised three winners on yesterday’s card. Go on, have a look at his picks for Grand National day.
# Runners and Riders
Mark Your Card: your best bets for Day 2 at Aintree
A few favourites were turned over yesterday but don’t worry, Declan Smyth is back with tips to get you through this afternoon’s racing on Merseyside.
# I'll be watching you
Wooooo-ney: here's your spooky Wayne Rooney pic of the day
We didn’t think people were being serious when they said Wazza was a shadow of his former self…
# Machine
History Buck's! Big Buck's wins his 17th straight race at Aintree
Ruby Walsh says that Big Buck’s has more to offer after the nine-year-old broke Sir Ken’s jumps record at Aintree today.
# Runners and Riders
Mark Your Card: your best bets for Day 1 at Aintree
Grand National weekend starts here. Declan Smyth has four tips to get you through the afternoon’s racing on Merseyside.
# Grand National
Ruby Walsh goes out On His Own at Aintree
The leading jockey has chosen to ride the Thyestes Chase winner in next weekend’s John Smith’s Grand National.
# Recovery
Jockey Peter Toole returns home from rehab
Meath man suffered serious head injuries while riding at Aintree in April.
LIVE
The Morning Score: Wednesday
Manchester United march on – and everything else you need to know this morning, besides where the car keys are.
LIVE
Toole briefly woken from induced coma
Irish jockey sustained serious injuries during racing at Aintree on Saturday.
LIVE
The Daily Fix: Saturday
A round-up of the day’s events.
LIVE
Ballabriggs wins the Aintree Grand National
Were you a winner today?
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A Pinsticker's Guide to ... the Aintree Grand National
Fancy a flutter on today’s big race but haven’t the first clue where to put your money? We give you a one-line assessment of each horse’s chances.
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Mark Your Card: Grand National day at Aintree
Our racing expert Mark Hobbs talks us through the runners and riders ahead of one of the biggest days in sport. Who are you backing?
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The sports week in pictures...
Here’s how another sporting week looks – through a lens.
LIVE
The Winners Enclosure: Ladies Day
Here’s everything you need to know after the second day of the festival in Liverpool.
# Ladies Day
Mark Your Card: Aintree Day 2
It’s Ladies Day in Liverpool, so Mark Hobbs has slapped on the fake tan and slipped into a pair of high heels.
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Thursday
Our usual wrap-up of the day’s news, and some bits you may have missed from the last 24 hours.
# Grand National
Disappointment for Katie as Monty drops out
Katie Walsh’s dream of making her Grand National debut has been scuppered by Our Monty’s late withdrawal.
# Flutter
You in? Download TheScore's Grand National office sweepstakes kit
There’s no such thing as a free lunch… unless you win money from your colleagues in the National this weekend, of course.
# And they're off
Mark Your Card: Aintree Day One
Fresh from a successful four days in the Cotswolds, Mark Hobbs is back to preview the first day of the Grand National meeting.
# Flutter
The Grand National: five ways you can hang on to your cash
The Aintree blue-riband race is the single biggest betting event of the year, so let’s remind ourselves what to do with our hard-earned money when it comes to the nags.
# Early Doors
The Morning Score: Tuesday
Kelly to lead Ireland tonight, Kilkenny plan without star duo and everything you need to know about the lockout.
# Star Attraction
Kauto headed for Punchestown debut
Paul Nicholls’ chaser is targeting the Guinness Gold Cup on May 4 as his final contest of the season.
# Out of Action
Russell a doubt for Aintree after Thurles accident
Fractured wrist will sideline jockey for a minimum of two weeks.