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Can Richard Johnson Take 2019 Grand National?

The Grand National is perhaps the most famous fence race in the world, and the hardest one to win. Just ask Richard Johnson, who has ridden in the most renewals of the race without ever…

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Latest Grand National 2019 News and Updates

Where will you be on Saturday, the 6th of April 2019, at 5:15 pm? You should be at the Aintree Racecourse because it will be the 2019 Grand National Day, which is also called the Randox Health 2019 Grand National. This is a UK handicap steeplechase over 4 miles and… Read More

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Early 2019 Aintree Grand National Gambles

Picking the winner of the world’s most famous steeplechase – the Grand National Handicap Chase at Aintree – is tough. A total of 40 horses jump 30 fences, many of which are larger than regulation National Hunt obstacles, over two circuits of the course. Lasting the 4 1/4-mile distance carrying… Read More

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Grand National 2019: Which Irish-Trained Horses are Fancied?

Two of the last three winners of the Grand National – the world-famous endurance steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse – were trained in Ireland. In the last 20 years, horses from the Emerald Isle have had a 40% success rate of crossing the Irish Sea and coming back with first prize, so… Read More

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Six Early Picks for the Grand National

The Grand National is one of the most iconic events on the horse racing calendar, with punters all around the world tuning in for an incredible spectacle and a must-watch occasion. It’s certainly high up on the list when it comes to UK sporting events. Held at the Aintree racecourse… Read More

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What’s the Fuss About the Grand National?

Now that the Cheltenham Festival 2017 has come and gone, up next on the National Hunt racing calendar is the famous Grand National. Taking place at Aintree Racecourse in Aintree, England, the Grand National brings together the world’s best National Hunt horses, trainers, and jockeys in one place to enjoy… Read More