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Red Rum: One More Run – New Grand National Racing Novel
Three Grand National victories, two runner-up finishes and a place in British sporting history that no other racehorse has quite manage...
Dallas Star Becomes Amo Racing’s First Jumps Winner and Earns Cheltenham Quote
Amo Racing’s first runner over jumps produced an immediate victory as Dallas Star made a successful debut for Emmet Mullins at Navan.
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1971 Grand National: Specify Wins One of Aintree’s Closest Finishes
1971 Grand National winner Specify edged out Black Secret by a neck in one of Aintree’s closest finishes. Read the full story of the famous race.
From New Zealand to Australia: The Racing Relationship That Works Both Ways
Horse racing in New Zealand and Australia is closely linked, from Kiwi-bred champions to major Australian races, prize money and shared racing culture.
Liam Treadwell: The Jockey Behind Mon Mome’s 100/1 Grand National Win
Liam Treadwell won the 2009 Grand National on 100/1 outsider Mon Mome. Read about the jockey, his career, Aintree triumph and later life.
Cheltenham, Aintree and the Irish Grand National: Does the Timing Really Matter?
As the flat season draws to a close in the UK, and the jumps season begins in earnest, there is a lot for trainers to think about and s...
American Grand National: History, Famous Winners and the 2026 Race
American Grand National guide for 2026, including the race’s history, famous winners, Far Hills, Battleship, McDynamo and possible runners.
1970 Grand National: Gay Trip and Pat Taaffe Run Away With Aintree
1970 Grand National winner Gay Trip defied stamina doubts to win by 20 lengths under Pat Taaffe. Read the story of his famous Aintree victory.
1972 Grand National: Well To Do Gives Tim Forster His First Aintree Win
1972 Grand National winner Well To Do gave Tim Forster his first Aintree success. Read how the race played out and the story behind the horse.