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Red Marauder ridden by Richard Guest clears Becher's Brook on the second circuit during the 2001 Grand National at Aintree.

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Five of the most memorable Grand Nationals

Since its first running in 1839, it has taken two World Wars to prevent the Aintree Grand National taking place, but Covid-19 has proved equal to the task as today should be another renewal of the great race, writes Tommy Lyons.

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Saddle up for race through history - looking back at the world’s first steeplechase

Plenty of questions but few answers at committee

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David Wachman to retire at end of the season

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Tiger Roll heads BoyleSports weights on 11-10

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Encore given standing ovation by bookies

Outside shot Encore romps home in National

Sue Smith became only the third female in history to train the winner of the John Smith’s Grand National as 66-1 outsider Auroras Encore claimed the Aintree spectacular.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013

Esha Ness triumphs in the Grand National that never was

Liam Mackey reflects on the twentieth anniversary of the infamous Grand National that got left at the start.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013

Love breaks hearts with Liberty

Dot Love, originally from Denmark and who trains in Co Westmeath, saddled Liberty Counsel to land a massive 50-1 surprise in the Ladbrokes’ Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse yesterday.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2013

O’Sullivan keen on Curve’s Chepstow chances

MARGARET O’Sullivan is looking for her quality-over-quantity approach to pay off in a big way in next Tuesday’s Coral Welsh National.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2011

O'Sullivan keen on Curve

Margaret O’Sullivan is looking for her quality-over-quantity approach to pay off in a big way in next week’s Coral Welsh National.

Fri, 23 Dec, 2011

Marston calls it a day

Warren Marston has decided to retire from race-riding with immediate effect.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2011

Glynn set for double assault on Aintree

COUNTY CLARE owner/trainer Noel Glynn is set to launch a double assault at Aintree next week, with Becauseicouldntsee and Gonebeyondrecall on course to take on the famous National fences at the John Smith’s Grand National meeting.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2011

Cheltenham award for Carberry

Nina Carberry has been named as the winner of Cheltenham’s award for ’The Outstanding Contribution made by a Lady to Jump Racing’.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2009

Cheltenham to celebrate 40th anniversary in style

Cheltenham are celebrating the 40th anniversary of both the £100,000 (€156,900) Tripleprint Gold Cup and the £75,000 (€117,600) Victor Chandler Bula Hurdle at next week’s meeting.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2002

Racing: Pitman hopes ready for Aintree test

Mark Pitman is hoping to uphold the family tradition in Saturday’s Martell Grand National.

Sat, 30 Mar, 2002