The Grand National — a race for 34 horses over 30 fences — has long been regarded as one of the most dangerous horse races in the world because of the size of the fences, though a number of ...

Stansall says the gruelling Grand National race can exact more than just a physical toll on horses. “People don’t realise how frightened horses get going over those fences,” he says.

Grand National betting guide: All 34 horses ranked and rated - A pinsticker’s guide to all the runners and riders for the biggest race in the British horse racing calendar ...

Nick Rockett, a 33-1 shot ridden by Patrick Mullins, won the Grand National steeplechase at Aintree on Saturday in a top three sweep for horses trained by the Irish amateur jockey's father Willie.

The 177th running of the Grand National steeplechase on April 5 was the feature event of its three-day festival. Here, the heroic athletics and the social flash.

Grand National 2025 runners, riders and odds: Full horse list Story by Jockey silks worn by every rider in the 2025 Grand National at Aintree Marcus Armytage ...

Has enjoyed a typical National prep with three outings over a mixture of hurdles and fences, two of which were behind Perceval Legallois at Leopardstown.