Person: Charles Barnett

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Channel 4 defends Royal Ascot coverage

Channel 4 remains "proud" of its Royal Ascot coverage, despite dwindling audiences throughout the week.

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Ascot on international duty

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Betfair to sponsor King George

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Weatherby appointed Ascot chief

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Record crowd at Ascot

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Officials defend Ascot feature

Thick named Aintree MD

Julian Thick has been appointed Charles Barnett’s successor as managing director at Aintree.

Wed, 09 May, 2007

Top-drawer entry for National

A high-class entry featuring 119 hopefuls has been revealed for the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on April 14.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2007

Masters boost for the North

Two races over the Grand National fences on the same day at Aintree and Haydock’s leg of a £1m (€1.46m) bonus look certain to attract jumping fans to the inaugural North West Masters.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2005

Aintree plans receive extra help

A massive redevelopment scheme set to transform Aintree racecourse has been given a major boost by the announcement of a £4.7m (€6.9m) contribution from the Northwest Regional Development Agency.

Tue, 23 Aug, 2005

Hold your horses as Grand National delayed for wedding

THE Grand National is to start 25 minutes later on Saturday because of Britain’s royal wedding.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2005

National meeting prize money set to top £2m

PRIZE money for this season’s Martell Cognac Grand National meeting will top £2m for the first time.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2003

Aintree Grand National could be a race in a million

THE Martell Grand National could literally be a race in a million in less than five years’ time.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2002

Racing: Aintree flags at half-mast

Flags at Aintree, the venue for the Martell Grand National on Saturday, are flying at half-mast following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

Mon, 01 Apr, 2002

Racing: Grand National gets record number of entries

This year's Martell Grand National will feature a modern-day record of 144 entries.

Thu, 24 Jan, 2002

Horseracing: Aintree defend decision to race

Aintree's executive defended the decision to allow the Martell Grand National, won by Red Marauder, to take place.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2001

Horseracing: Six Irish horses to run at Aintree

At least six Irish-trained horses look set to contest Saturday's Martell Grand National after recieving the go-ahead from the Government to run at Aintree.

Tue, 03 Apr, 2001

Racing: Aintree Grand National 'will go ahead'

Aintree will go ahead with the Grand National unless racing is banned or the course falls within a foot-and-mouth exclusion zone.

Mon, 19 Mar, 2001