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# Grand National

April
April 2023
# Horse Racing
Animal welfare charity calls for horse safety reforms as racing chiefs defend Grand National
The RSPCA is calling for the race to involve fewer horses and for jockeys to lose their whips.
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Apr 17th 2023, 11:00 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Do you believe that horse racing should be banned?
Three horses died at the Grand National in the UK last weekend.
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Apr 17th 2023, 10:18 AM
# Trouble
Over 100 people arrested at Grand National as ‘reckless actions’ criticised
Dozens of activists climbed fences at Aintree, with at least two affixing themselves to a fence using glue and lock-on devices.
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Apr 16th 2023, 6:11 PM
# merseyside
118 people arrested at Grand National following deaths of three horses
Scores of activists climbed fences at Aintree, with at least two fixing themselves to a jump using glue and lock-on devices.
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Apr 16th 2023, 7:22 AM
# Joint Record
Gordon Elliott looking to Delta to deliver fourth Grand National success
County Meath handler fields six at Aintree as he tries to equal record.
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Apr 14th 2023, 2:13 PM
# Grand National
Elliott keen on ‘one last hurrah’ at Aintree for Russell with Galvin
Russell had retired from the weighing room in December, but returned to the riding ranks when Jack Kennedy suffered a broken leg in January.
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Apr 5th 2023, 1:43 PM
This year
2023
# Time to say goodbye
Minella Times - Rachael Blackmore's Grand National winner - retires following injury setback
The 10-year-old was being prepared for Aintree but connections have called time on his career.
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Feb 21st 2023, 11:32 AM
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2022
# Racing
Fairytale Aintree Grand National win for Emmet Mullins and Sam Waley-Cohen
50-1 shot Noble Yeats took the glory.
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Apr 9th 2022, 5:31 PM
# Grand Ambitions
Longhouse Poet is the one to back today in the National
Longhouse Poet is only eight and has raced just six times over fences but proved in the Thyestes Chase that he was well able for the rough and tumble of a big-field handicap.
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Apr 9th 2022, 7:45 AM
All time
# local knowledge
Mighty Thunder records famous ‘home win’ in Scottish National
Lucinda Russell-trained eight-year-old races to glory under Tom Scudamore.
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Apr 18th 2021, 4:08 PM
# History Maker
Reluctant superstar Rachael Blackmore on the crest of a wave after National heroics
‘It’s still hard to process it all, to be honest. It’s been unbelievable.’
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Apr 14th 2021, 7:45 PM
# title race
Rachael Blackmore returns to action with win at Fairyhouse after Grand National heroics
Blackmore is closing in on leader Paul Townend in the race to become Champion Jockey.
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Apr 13th 2021, 7:16 PM
# Rachael Blackmore
'I don't feel male or female right now. I don't even feel human. This is just unbelievable.'
The Tipperary native made history today at Aintree.
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Apr 10th 2021, 6:52 PM
# Record Breaker
History maker! Rachael Blackmore wins the Aintree Grand National on Minella Times
More glory for trainer Henry De Bromhead.
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Apr 10th 2021, 5:28 PM
# grand designs
Cloth Cap leads the way, with all set fair for National spectacular
World’s greatest steeplechase is back, but taking place behind closed doors for the first time
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Apr 10th 2021, 9:44 AM
# Tune in
Here's your TV guide for this bumper weekend of sport
There’s plenty to get stuck into.
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Apr 9th 2021, 7:30 AM
# anibale fly
McManus to field seven runners in Grand National
A decision still has to be made on who will ride Anibale Fly at Aintree.
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Apr 7th 2021, 3:56 PM
# Shock Success
150-1 winner of Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse as Freewheelin Dylan storms to glory
Huge outsider proves unstoppable at Fairyhouse under inspired Ricky Doyle.
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Apr 5th 2021, 5:30 PM
# Barry Geraghty
'Sitting in silence, coasting along thinking you're on the verge of winning the biggest race in the world'
Retired star jockey Barry Geraghty reflects on his memories of Irish and Aintree Grand Nationals.
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Apr 5th 2021, 8:00 AM
# Tune in
Here's your TV sport guide for Easter weekend
Plenty to get stuck into over the next few days.
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Apr 2nd 2021, 7:30 AM
# Cheltenham
Grand National hero Tiger Roll lands victory at Cheltenham for the fifth time
Keith Donoghue steered the two-time Grand National victor home in the Cross-Country Chase.
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Mar 17th 2021, 4:04 PM
# gigginstown
Tiger Roll withdrawn from Grand National over 'unfair' weight
The announcement was made by owners Gigginstown House Stud.
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Mar 2nd 2021, 12:21 PM
# It's Quizness time
Quiz: How well do you know the racing careers of Ted and Ruby Walsh?
It’s 20 years today since the pair were celebrating their Grand National win.
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Apr 8th 2020, 6:30 PM
# Quizzical attraction
Quiz: How many of these Grand National winners can you name?
Can you recall the famous winners at Aintree?
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Apr 4th 2020, 12:00 PM
# Tiger Roll
'There'll come a time when sport will become important again I think for people's morale'
ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin on Tiger Roll, the Grand National and racing memories.
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Apr 3rd 2020, 7:45 PM
# Roll on
Weight and see: Michael O'Leary hoping handicapper gives Tiger Roll a fair shot at history
The Gigginstown boss will be awaiting the decision with interest, writes Johnny Ward.
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Feb 7th 2020, 11:27 AM
# three in a row
Champion Tiger Roll headlines Grand National entries with 45 Irish-trained runners involved
Gordon Elliott is hoping his star can make history in April.
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Jan 29th 2020, 3:38 PM
# possibilities
Tiger Roll's Grand National hat-trick bid hinges on certain conditions - O'Leary
The Gigginstown racing manager says the Gordon Elliott-trained horse needs a rating of 165 or lower.
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Aug 11th 2019, 12:13 PM
# Class
Davy Russell pays poignant tribute to former Cork footballer Kieran O'Connor after Grand National win
Moments after achieving another Grand National success on Tiger Roll, Davy Russell dedicated his win to his East Cork neighbour.
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Apr 6th 2019, 6:10 PM
# aintree great
Tiger Roll powers home to become first horse since Red Rum to win successive Grand Nationals
Davy Russell rode the favourite past Magic of Light and Rathvinden to emulate the National icon.
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Apr 6th 2019, 5:31 PM
# Racing
Narrowing the field ahead of the Grand National
Thom Malone runs through the card ahead of the Aintree showpiece.
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Apr 6th 2019, 12:18 AM
# Injury
Barry Geraghty hospitalised after fall at Aintree
The Meath jockey was due to ride Anibale Fly in tomorrow’s Grand National, but he is now set to miss out.
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Apr 5th 2019, 5:31 PM
# Aintree
St Anthony may be needed to find a winner in the Grand National... but enjoy it
Johnny Ward on the runners and riders at Aintree this weekend.
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Apr 5th 2019, 1:11 PM
# Worth a look
A 14/1 shot and other tips to consider on Ladies Day at Aintree
Thom Malone runs through his picks for Friday.
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Apr 4th 2019, 6:30 PM
# Racing
We've got 3 expert tips to consider for Grand National Day at Aintree
Look ahead to the big one by reading Thom Malone’s thoughts in Heed Your Hunch.
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Apr 4th 2019, 3:08 PM
# Racing
Weekend tips: history against Tiger Roll as punters eye Aintree
‘The Lincoln handicap starts the British flat turf season at Doncaster tomorrow, but the race in Liverpool next week will dominate the public imagination,’ writes Thom Malone.
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Mar 29th 2019, 3:30 PM
# Up In The Air
Eddie O'Leary remains coy over Tiger Roll's Grand National participation
The Cross Country Chase winner at Cheltenham may yet defend his crown on 6 April.
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Mar 17th 2019, 5:34 PM
# The National
Gordon Elliott '10 or 15' for Aintree Grand National
The Irish trainer may have a third of the field on 6 April.
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Feb 13th 2019, 12:15 PM
# Ryanair
Michael O'Leary bought a load of passengers a drink after he delayed their flight
He had a good excuse, in fairness.
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Apr 15th 2018, 2:26 PM
# Joy
'I've won this race a thousand times in my head in my dreams as a child'
Davy Russell was in a jubilant mood after winning the Grand National.
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Apr 14th 2018, 7:03 PM
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