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#Grand National

# grand-national - Wednesday 8 April, 2020

Quiz: How well do you know the racing careers of Ted and Ruby Walsh?
# It's Quizness Time
From The42
# It's Quizness Time

Quiz: How well do you know the racing careers of Ted and Ruby Walsh?

Apr 8th 2020, 6:30 PM 8,051 Views 7 Comments

It’s 20 years today since the pair were celebrating their Grand National win.

# grand-national - Saturday 4 April, 2020

Quiz: How many of these Grand National winners can you name?
# Quizzical Attraction
From The42
# Quizzical Attraction

Quiz: How many of these Grand National winners can you name?

Apr 4th 2020, 12:00 PM 24,391 Views 18 Comments

Can you recall the famous winners at Aintree?

# grand-national - Friday 3 April, 2020

'There'll come a time when sport will become important again I think for people's morale'
# Tiger Roll
From The42
# Tiger Roll

'There'll come a time when sport will become important again I think for people's morale'

Apr 3rd 2020, 7:45 PM 14,371 Views 22 Comments

ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin on Tiger Roll, the Grand National and racing memories.

# grand-national - Friday 7 February, 2020

Weight and see: Michael O'Leary hoping handicapper gives Tiger Roll a fair shot at history
# Roll On
From The42
# Roll On

Weight and see: Michael O'Leary hoping handicapper gives Tiger Roll a fair shot at history

Feb 7th 2020, 11:27 AM 6,278 Views 6 Comments

The Gigginstown boss will be awaiting the decision with interest, writes Johnny Ward.

# grand-national - Wednesday 29 January, 2020

Champion Tiger Roll headlines Grand National entries with 45 Irish-trained runners involved
# Three In A Row
From The42
# Three In A Row

Champion Tiger Roll headlines Grand National entries with 45 Irish-trained runners involved

Jan 29th 2020, 3:38 PM 2,220 Views 2 Comments

Gordon Elliott is hoping his star can make history in April.

# grand-national - Sunday 11 August, 2019

Tiger Roll's Grand National hat-trick bid hinges on certain conditions - O'Leary
# Possibilities
From The42
# Possibilities

Tiger Roll's Grand National hat-trick bid hinges on certain conditions - O'Leary

Aug 11th 2019, 12:13 PM 6,971 Views 4 Comments

The Gigginstown racing manager says the Gordon Elliott-trained horse needs a rating of 165 or lower.

# grand-national - Saturday 6 April, 2019

Davy Russell pays poignant tribute to former Cork footballer Kieran O'Connor after Grand National win
# Class
From The42
# Class

Davy Russell pays poignant tribute to former Cork footballer Kieran O'Connor after Grand National win

Apr 6th 2019, 6:10 PM 54,613 Views 23 Comments

Moments after achieving another Grand National success on Tiger Roll, Davy Russell dedicated his win to his East Cork neighbour.

Tiger Roll powers home to become first horse since Red Rum to win successive Grand Nationals
# Aintree Great
From The42
# Aintree Great

Tiger Roll powers home to become first horse since Red Rum to win successive Grand Nationals

Apr 6th 2019, 5:31 PM 30,392 Views 32 Comments

Davy Russell rode the favourite past Magic of Light and Rathvinden to emulate the National icon.

Narrowing the field ahead of the Grand National
# Racing
From The42
# Racing

Narrowing the field ahead of the Grand National

Apr 6th 2019, 12:18 AM 7,427 Views 1 Comment

Thom Malone runs through the card ahead of the Aintree showpiece.

# grand-national - Friday 5 April, 2019

Barry Geraghty hospitalised after fall at Aintree
# Injury
From The42
# Injury

Barry Geraghty hospitalised after fall at Aintree

Apr 5th 2019, 5:31 PM 5,213 Views 1 Comment

The Meath jockey was due to ride Anibale Fly in tomorrow’s Grand National, but he is now set to miss out.

St Anthony may be needed to find a winner in the Grand National... but enjoy it
# Aintree
From The42
# Aintree

St Anthony may be needed to find a winner in the Grand National... but enjoy it

Apr 5th 2019, 1:11 PM 3,923 Views 2 Comments

Johnny Ward on the runners and riders at Aintree this weekend.

# grand-national - Thursday 4 April, 2019

A 14/1 shot and other tips to consider on Ladies Day at Aintree
# Worth A Look
From The42
# Worth A Look

A 14/1 shot and other tips to consider on Ladies Day at Aintree

Apr 4th 2019, 6:30 PM 4,912 Views 0 Comments

Thom Malone runs through his picks for Friday.

We've got 3 expert tips to consider for Grand National Day at Aintree
# Racing
From The42
# Racing

We've got 3 expert tips to consider for Grand National Day at Aintree

Apr 4th 2019, 3:08 PM 8,554 Views 2 Comments

Look ahead to the big one by reading Thom Malone’s thoughts in Heed Your Hunch.

# grand-national - Friday 29 March, 2019

Weekend tips: history against Tiger Roll as punters eye Aintree
# Racing
From The42
# Racing

Weekend tips: history against Tiger Roll as punters eye Aintree

Mar 29th 2019, 3:30 PM 4,305 Views 3 Comments

‘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.

# grand-national - Sunday 17 March, 2019

Eddie O'Leary remains coy over Tiger Roll's Grand National participation
# Up In The Air
From The42
# Up In The Air

Eddie O'Leary remains coy over Tiger Roll's Grand National participation

Mar 17th 2019, 5:34 PM 6,001 Views 0 Comments

The Cross Country Chase winner at Cheltenham may yet defend his crown on 6 April.

# grand-national - Wednesday 13 February, 2019

Gordon Elliott '10 or 15' for Aintree Grand National
# The National
From The42
# The National

Gordon Elliott '10 or 15' for Aintree Grand National

Feb 13th 2019, 12:15 PM 4,859 Views 0 Comments

The Irish trainer may have a third of the field on 6 April.

# grand-national - Sunday 15 April, 2018

Michael O'Leary bought a load of passengers a drink after he delayed their flight
# Ryanair
From The Daily Edge
# Ryanair

Michael O'Leary bought a load of passengers a drink after he delayed their flight

Apr 15th 2018, 2:26 PM 6,690 Views 1 Comment

He had a good excuse, in fairness.

# grand-national - Saturday 14 April, 2018

'I've won this race a thousand times in my head in my dreams as a child'
# Joy
From The42
# Joy

'I've won this race a thousand times in my head in my dreams as a child'

Apr 14th 2018, 7:03 PM 5,917 Views 6 Comments

Davy Russell was in a jubilant mood after winning the Grand National.

O'Sullivan and Walsh: Husband and wife team chasing 'fairytale' Grand National run
# Family Affair
From The42
# Family Affair

O'Sullivan and Walsh: Husband and wife team chasing 'fairytale' Grand National run

Apr 14th 2018, 10:00 AM 22,446 Views 19 Comments

Kildare trainer Ross O’Sullivan will have his first ever Aintree Grand National runner today, with his wife Katie Walsh riding Baie Des Iles in the iconic race.

# grand-national - Saturday 7 April, 2018

Grand National contender A Genie In Abottle found dead inside stable
# Grand National
From The42
# Grand National

Grand National contender A Genie In Abottle found dead inside stable

Apr 7th 2018, 1:04 PM 9,689 Views 1 Comment

The seven year old passed away on Friday afternoon, however a cause of death is still unknown.

# grand-national - Saturday 8 April, 2017

Ireland's Derek Fox rides One for Arthur to Grand National victory
# Aintree
From The42
# Aintree

Ireland's Derek Fox rides One for Arthur to Grand National victory

Apr 8th 2017, 5:35 PM 32,510 Views 27 Comments

Who did you back?

Conor McGregor just rolled up to the Grand National in an unbuttoned shirt wearing these shades
# Strolling In
From The Daily Edge
# Strolling In

Conor McGregor just rolled up to the Grand National in an unbuttoned shirt wearing these shades

Apr 8th 2017, 4:14 PM 15,111 Views 16 Comments

He knows how to make an entrance.

Great news for Katie Walsh as she's passed fit to ride in the Grand National
# All Clear
From The42
# All Clear

Great news for Katie Walsh as she's passed fit to ride in the Grand National

Apr 8th 2017, 1:26 PM 3,531 Views 1 Comment

Daryl Jacob has also been cleared to take part in the big one at Aintree today.

# grand-national - Wednesday 5 April, 2017

Cancer-stricken boy in need of funds given honorary spot on Grand National card
# Lovely Gesture
From The42
# Lovely Gesture

Cancer-stricken boy in need of funds given honorary spot on Grand National card

Apr 5th 2017, 4:09 PM 2,890 Views 0 Comments

Sunderland and England striker Jermain Defoe has been listed as Bradley Lowery’s trainer.

# grand-national - Saturday 16 April, 2016

Grand National-winning trainer pays tribute to his late son in emotional interview
# Reflections
From The42
# Reflections

Grand National-winning trainer pays tribute to his late son in emotional interview

Apr 16th 2016, 10:07 AM 28,970 Views 5 Comments

Mouse Morris’ 30-year-old son Christopher was tragically found dead in his apartment in Argentina last June.

# grand-national - Saturday 9 April, 2016

'He's doing overtime for me up above' - Mouse Morris pays tribute to late son after Grand National win
# Emotional
From The42
# Emotional

'He's doing overtime for me up above' - Mouse Morris pays tribute to late son after Grand National win

Apr 9th 2016, 7:13 PM 32,927 Views 12 Comments

Rule The World’s trainer was nearly speechless after today’s win at Aintree.

33/1 shot Rule The World claims victory in the Grand National
# Winner Alright
From The42
# Winner Alright

33/1 shot Rule The World claims victory in the Grand National

Apr 9th 2016, 5:35 PM 28,710 Views 35 Comments

Jockey David Mullins stormed home to give Michael O’Leary and the Gigginstown Stud a win at Aintree.

# grand-national - Friday 8 April, 2016

The42′s Winning Post: Everything you need to enjoy Grand National Day - and pick a winner
# Grand Day For It
From The42
# Grand Day For It

The42′s Winning Post: Everything you need to enjoy Grand National Day - and pick a winner

Apr 8th 2016, 9:00 PM 5,627 Views 0 Comments

All eyes remain on Merseyside as the Grand National festival enters its final day.

Ruby Walsh is out of the Grand National after suffering an injury today
# Watching On
From The42
# Watching On

Ruby Walsh is out of the Grand National after suffering an injury today

Apr 8th 2016, 8:44 PM 5,792 Views 1 Comment

The leading jockey was set to ride Sir Des Champs.

Forget the horses - this man just won the Grand National
# Aintree
From The Daily Edge
# Aintree

Forget the horses - this man just won the Grand National

Apr 8th 2016, 2:04 PM 8,035 Views 0 Comments

“THE IMMERSION.”

Forget the horses - this man just won the Grand National
# Aintree
From The42
# Aintree

Forget the horses - this man just won the Grand National

Apr 8th 2016, 1:06 PM 12,495 Views 7 Comments

“THE IMMERSION.”

# grand-national - Thursday 7 April, 2016

Annie Power obliterates rivals to claim stunning double
# Power Play
From The42
# Power Play

Annie Power obliterates rivals to claim stunning double

Apr 7th 2016, 4:53 PM 8,347 Views 5 Comments

Cue Card and On The Fringe also claimed victories on what is proving to be a good opening day for the punters at Aintree.

# grand-national - Saturday 20 February, 2016

Silviniaco Conti wins Ascot Chase by 20 lengths but Flemenstar is pulled up
# Winning Return
From The42
# Winning Return

Silviniaco Conti wins Ascot Chase by 20 lengths but Flemenstar is pulled up

Feb 20th 2016, 6:13 PM 4,862 Views 0 Comments

The 2-1 favourite made light work of the field today.

# grand-national - Thursday 23 April, 2015

Spinal injury forces one of Ireland's top jockeys to retire
# Wave Goodbye
From The42
# Wave Goodbye

Spinal injury forces one of Ireland's top jockeys to retire

Apr 23rd 2015, 3:00 PM 22,042 Views 13 Comments

A statement issued today by Dr Adrian McGoldrick confirmed the news today.

# grand-national - Sunday 19 April, 2015

This newlywed couple in Kerry have certainly got their priorities straight
# Just Gambled
From The Daily Edge
# Just Gambled

This newlywed couple in Kerry have certainly got their priorities straight

Apr 19th 2015, 12:00 PM 7,615 Views 2 Comments

True love is the REAL gamble.

# grand-national - Saturday 11 April, 2015

Many Clouds takes the Grand National while AP McCoy can only finish fifth in Aintree farewell
# The Big One
From The42
# The Big One

Many Clouds takes the Grand National while AP McCoy can only finish fifth in Aintree farewell

Apr 11th 2015, 4:40 PM 17,951 Views 37 Comments

Jockey Leighton Aspall won the race for the second year in-a-row.

12 emotions all clueless Grand National spectators can relate to
# Haven't A Notion
From The Daily Edge
# Haven't A Notion

12 emotions all clueless Grand National spectators can relate to

Apr 11th 2015, 2:35 PM 5,882 Views 3 Comments

Is THAT my horse?

# grand-national - Monday 6 April, 2015

'It's great for women in racing' - Katie Walsh has won the Irish Grand National
# What Katie Did
From The42
# What Katie Did

'It's great for women in racing' - Katie Walsh has won the Irish Grand National

Apr 6th 2015, 5:12 PM 24,689 Views 29 Comments

She becomes the third female jockey to do so.

# grand-national - Monday 21 April, 2014

Barry Geraghty claims first Irish Grand National on Shutthefrontdoor
# Fairyhouse
From The42
# Fairyhouse

Barry Geraghty claims first Irish Grand National on Shutthefrontdoor

Apr 21st 2014, 6:06 PM 3,723 Views 0 Comments

It was a good day for JP McManus at Fairyhouse.

# grand-national - Saturday 5 April, 2014

Katie Walsh gets late Grand National ride
# The National
From The42
# The National

Katie Walsh gets late Grand National ride

Apr 5th 2014, 10:31 AM 3,330 Views 2 Comments

The Irishwoman comes in for the injured Michael Fogarty on outsider Vesper Bell.

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