Red Rum will be going for an historic fourth victory in Saturday's big Grand National race from beyond the grave. Part of the record three-time winner’s mane has been weaved into the bridle of one of the stars of this year’s race. After Red Rum died in 1995 the family of his trainer Ginger McCain preserved some of his hair. […]

AINTREE TIPS – DAY TWO: Fakir D’oudairies can bounce back from Ascot blip to land third successive win in the Marsh Chase, while the long straight should suit Inthepocket Joseph O’Brien’s Fakir D’oudairies headlines nine entries in Marsh Chase There are 20 entries for the Grade One Poundland Top Novices’ Hurdle  Click here for the latest Grand National news, schedule and race […]

Watch all the highlights from Grand National Day 2022 at Aintree The mighty Constitution Hill will be the headline act on the the first day of the Grand National Festival at Aintree after his latest demolition job in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham last month. Punters are expected to flock to the venue in their droves over the course of […]

Frankie Dettori announces retirement as horse racing legend confirms farewell plans SHISHKIN is fancied to flourish in the Alder Hey Aintree Bowl Chase (2.55) on day one of the Grand National meeting. Nicky Henderson’s Grade One ace steps up to 3m 1f for the first time – and the omens are good. Over the longest trip he has tried so […]

And he’s off…the spirit of Red Rum gallops back to the scene of his Grand National triumphs to herald a record £250million betting bonanza. A stunning hologram by bookmaker Coral, was beamed in front of Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building 50 years after Red Rum won his first Aintree crown. Saturday’s 5.15pm 30-fence, four-mile race is predicted to be a cold, […]

Bookies fear a right royal pasting if last year’s Grand National winner triumphs again in Saturday’s big race. Coronation-crazy punters have been piling the pounds on Noble Yeats. The horse was a 50-1 long shot when it breezed home 12 months ago ridden by Royal matchmaker Sam Waley-Cohen, a close personal friend of the Prince and Princess of Wales. But […]

Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, April 11 Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday’s racing from Pontefract, Exeter and Wolverhampton. Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday’s meetings PONTFRACT ROBIN GOODFELLOW  2.00 Appier 2.30 Desert Games 3.00 Flint Hill 3.30 Ey Up It’s Maggie (nb) 4.00 California Gem 4.30 Legacy Power […]

Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Monday, April 10 Sportsmail’s Robin Goodfellow delivers his racing tips for Monday, April 10 Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday’s racing from Fairyhouse, Plumpton, Kempton, Redcar, Wolverhampton, Huntingdon, Chepstow and Fakenham. National season begins with a bang on Monday and NOW WHERE OR WHEN (Fairyhouse, nap, 5.00) could be […]

Godolphin trainer James Cummings will keep Anamoe in work despite his Queen Elizabeth Stakes defeat with one eye on Royal Ascot, where he could be joined by promising three-year-old Aft Cabin. The nine-time group 1 winner came through his third behind Dubai Honour, where he was beaten on his merits, in good order, and it will not stop an English […]

The sibling rivalry driving the Andrews trio in search of more success at Aintree… Gina tried to replace her brother Jack on a ride at Cheltenham, while sister Bridget landed her second Festival winner last month Trio will head to Aintree’s Grand National meeting in search of more success 6ft 4in Jack hit the headlines when he was hailed as […]