After a good third place in the Irish Grand National, the horse won its next race, showing promise for the Aintree race next year. It is available for betting at 25-1 for the Grand National, and given its preference for Aintree over the Cheltenham Gold Cup, this race seems to be the natural choice for the horse.
Williams and his family experienced a surge of public backing leading up to the Grand National. This was due to the widespread coverage of their six-year-old daughter Betsy’s battle against leukemia, which resonated with a large audience. Kitty’s Light, ridden by Jack Tudor, performed admirably, leading the pack over the final stretch and finishing in fifth place. With odds of […]
There has been considerable discussion about the recent Grand National, particularly after I Am Maximus secured Willie Mullins his second victory. Racing Post tipster Paul Kealy’s comments caught the attention of many, including Russell. Kealy expressed the opinion that this year’s Grand National featured an excessive number of horses that were out of form, aiming solely to block better-handicapped horses […]
Greg Knight, managing director of Jennings Bet, and fellow independent bookmaker Howard Chisholm, both described betting on Saturday’s race as “flat” when comparing it to the previous year. Knight mentioned that while retail betting had generally recovered to where it was before the pandemic, the National is lagging behind. He added that the National remains the biggest betting race of […]
The gruelling and at times chaotic nature of the contest leads to its share of romantic results. However, all too often, it felt like the glory of success was embellished by the misfortune of fallers. As a fan, it made each running a tense experience. The viewing became even more anxiety-inducing when I finally experienced the race with a vested […]
The eight-year-old produced a captivating run in the great race, joint-leading the field with four others jumping the last before fading behind an Irish-trained quartet headed by I Am Maximus. Trainer Christian Williams reported Kitty’s Light to be in great shape following his return from Liverpool and hopes he can defend the £170,000 prize on April 27, for which he […]
Willie Mullins, trainer of this year’s winner I Am Maximus, also trained the winner 19 years ago, Hedgehunter, when 40 horses ran rather than the 32 this time. The last National to feature more than 21 finishers was in 1992, when it was won by Party Politics. In October, Aintree and the Jockey Club announced a number of changes to […]
Twelve months after leaving Liverpool with feelings of sadness, anger, and anxiety, there is now a sense of pride and a spring in the step. The race at Aintree was exactly what was wanted, needed, and deserved. It was a spectacular display and served as timely evidence of the remarkable relationship between humans and horses. It’s a pleasure to write […]
The eight-year-old horse stormed to victory in the Grand National, winning by seven and a half lengths under jockey Paul Townend. The 7-1 market leader, I Am Maximus, achieved this feat alongside the well-backed fellow JP McManus-owned companion, Limerick Lace, who finished out of the top places in tenth. I Am Maximus became the third favorite to win the Grand […]
The 7-1 shot ridden by Irish champion trainer’s stable jockey Paul Townend proved to be too good for Delta Work and Minella Indo in the Grand National. Last year’s winner, Corach Rambler, unseated Derek Fox at the first fence, causing early drama. Townend, achieving his first National win, expressed his disbelief at the race and the horse’s performance. He described […]