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I Am Maximus – Can the Top Weight Land a Historic Grand National Double?
Most horses are lucky to get one shot at Grand National glory. I Am Maximus returns looking to add a second chapter.
He arrives at A...
Oscars Brother at 16/1 – Grand National 2026 Chances Analysed
If Oscars Brother were to win the Grand National, Connor King would make history as the youngest trainer ever to take the race at just ...
Grangeclare West: The 2026 Grand National Gamble Gathering Pace
Six weeks ago, Grangeclare West was a 25/1 shot for the Grand National. Well regarded in the right circles, but sitting quietly in the ...
What Does It Take to Win the Grand National? Twenty Years of Winners Decoded
Every year, millions of people pick a name from a list of 34 horses and hope for the best. Most of them are going on gut instinct, a na...
2005 Grand National: Hedgehunter’s Famous Win for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh
The 2005 Grand National when Hedgehunter, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh, claimed a brilliant victory in one of Aintree’s most memorable races.
Kilmore’s 1962 Grand National Glory – From Outsider to Champion
12-year-old Kilmore stunned Aintree to win the 1962 Grand National. Relive the story of the veteran outsider who became a racing champion.
1987 Grand National: The Incredible Story of Jim Joel, Andrew Turnell and Maori Venture’s Moment of Glory
Relive the 1987 Grand National as 28/1 shot Maori Venture storms to victory at Aintree in his final race, giving amateur jockey Steve Knight a day to remember.
Royal Athlete: 1995 Grand National 40/1 Outsider Who Raced To Victory
Discover how Royal Athlete defied the odds to win the 1995 Grand National, beating the favourite and making history for trainer Jenny Pitman at Aintree.
The Walsh Legacy: Papillon and the 2000 Grand National Win
Papillon not only won the 2000 Grand National but he kick started one of the greatest careers in horse racing when ridden by the now legendary Ruby Walsh
