We love all our fixtures but these three days are what we live for. It’s a chance for Liverpool to shine, not just Aintree. It’s been a team effort across the sport that has included BHA officials, vets, jockeys, trainers, course inspectors and the Horse Welfare Board, of which I am a member, among others – and it was very […]
The proposed changes to the Grand National course are significant and aim to improve the safety and manageability of the race. By reducing the field size by 15% to a maximum of 34 runners and adjusting the layout of the course, the organizers hope to make the race safer for both horses and riders. The adjustments include moving the first […]
Tom Ellis and Gina Andrews run a small yard that has recently garnered a lot of attention. The framed pictures of their individual and combined successes in their kitchen indicate that they are well-prepared for their upcoming event at Aintree. However, the unexpected level of interest has surprised them.
The horse Il Est Francais made his first start since winning the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. However, during the race at Auteuil, he did not perform as well as expected, finishing last among five tired finishers. Joint-trainer Noel George reported to the Racing Post that the horse is currently in good condition, having been in […]
The unnamed racehorse was one of four horses released from Annabel Neasham’s stables late in the evening. While three of them stayed close to home, the fourth strayed farther afield and was found waiting to board a train. An unknown person had broken into Neasham’s premises to release the horses, which included three registered racehorses and a stable pony. Racing […]
Gordon Elliott’s ten-year-old horse was a 50-1 shot for the Grand National on Saturday but is now likely to compete in Friday’s Grade 1 chase, which will include the top three finishers from this year’s Ryanair. Both mares have maintained an unbeaten record this season after three starts each. Golden Ace won the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, while Dysart Enos was […]
The overnight conditions have remained steady on the National course, with it being heavy and soft in places due to 9.2 millimeters of rain on Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Mildmay course is described as soft, heavy in places. Varma mentioned at 9am on Wednesday that there is an expectation of more rain, potentially continuing until lunchtime. Additionally, there may be […]
Boughey is optimistic that the gap left by the departure of a trained horse can be filled by Believing, who came in third in the Sprint Cup, and Chic Colombine, who is targeting the French 1,000 Guineas. Both horses show promise and potential to step up and contribute to the team. Boughey’s hope lies in the capabilities of these two […]
Isle Of Jura achieved a remarkable feat by winning three Al Khalifa Cup races in Bahrain during the winter, significantly increasing his rating from 97 to 112. This success also resulted in substantial earnings for owners Victorious Racing, and there is optimism from the trainer about the horse’s potential for future achievements. The trainer expresses confidence in Isle Of Jura’s […]
I’m not afraid of high-weighted horses in a challenging Grand National.
At the start of the week, there were no readings available for Aintree, unlike meetings at other locations such as Leicester and Sedgefield. This absence of readings has led the author to suspect that the course executive may be intentionally withholding information about the ground conditions to prevent top horses from avoiding the event. Similar issues were observed at Cheltenham, […]