Aintree Grand National

Incredible story of Shark Hanlon trained Grand National entrant

AN American racehorse owner whose ancestors triumphed in the Grand National in 1923 is bidding to recreate his family’s success...

Noble Yeats looking to join elite of multiple Aintree Grand National winners

AT Aintree on Saturday 15 April, Noble Yeats will attempt to enter the record books by becoming just the 10th multiple winner of...

Shark Hanlon not worried about Hewick being confirmed as joint top weight for Aintree Grand National

TRAINER John “Shark” Hanlon shrugged off the handicapper’s decision to make Hewick the joint-top weight for the Randox Grand National, as his bargain €850...

Tuesday, 21/02/23 - 3:22pm Read More

Patrick Mullins assesses the chances of his father’s Grand National entries

IRELAND’S champion Jump trainer Willie Mullins has a record 88 Cheltenham Festival winners to his name and has also enjoyed Grand...

Tuesday, 21/02/23 - 3:18pm Read More

Emmet Mullins has no complaints about Grand National weights hike for Noble Yeats

TRAINER Emmet Mullins admitted he “can’t complain” after the handicapper gave Noble Yeats a 19lbs higher rating in this year’s...

Tuesday, 21/02/23 - 3:12pm Read More

Grand National winner receives hero’s welcome

AINTREE Grand National winner Noble Yeats received a hero’s welcome this evening at a special homecoming at the Lord Bagenal...

Sunday, 10/04/22 - 9:13pm Read More

Blackmore ‘excited’ at prospect of defending Aintree Grand National title

CARLOW resident Rachael Blackmore has revealed that she is “very excited” to get back on to Aintree’s iconic Grand National...

Friday, 08/04/22 - 2:40pm Read More

Your runner-by-runner guide to the 2022 Grand National

ONE of the biggest events in the sporting calendar takes centre-stage on Saturday afternoon with the £1-million Randox Grand National...

Friday, 08/04/22 - 2:29pm Read More

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The 3 Carlow housemates who dominated the biggest race in horse racing

Thursday, 15/04/21 - 2:56pm