On this significant occasion, two prominent men are taking on big roles. Steve Crossman, a well-known sports presenter, is anchoring the BBC’s coverage of the Grand National for the first time, while Chris Temple, a broadcaster in football and athletics, is making his debut as a BBC commentator. Mark Chapman is in Augusta for the US Masters, leaving Crossman to […]
Elliott and his decision to let Galvin take his chance at the Grade 1 My Pension Expert Melling Chase at Aintree has been influenced by the prospect of mainly dry days leading up to the event. He discussed the weather forecast with Aintree’s clerk of the course and decided to declare Galvin for the race, with the expectation that the […]
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 […]
Last year’s safety review resulted in several changes to the Grand National race. The number of runners was reduced from 40 to 34, the first fence was moved 60 yards closer to the starting line, and the start was altered so that all horses are standing, rather than walking, when the race begins. These changes were implemented in the hope […]
The Irish handicapper raised him 10lb after that, although he has since dropped one of those after two runs down the fields at Leopardstown and Naas. With prospective National contenders needing six runs over fences to qualify for the big one, those two efforts have done the job in ensuring he meets the criteria for Aintree. The Kerry National form […]
Issues specific to the National have escalated tensions, particularly with a 15% reduction in field size this year. This has made the Grand National even more of a race for top-quality horses, attracting owners willing to challenge the demanding Aintree course. As a result, Irish superowners and supertrainers are expected to dominate the event. The entry list suggests that British […]
The maximum field for the race has been reduced from 40 to 34, as part of several safety measures. Other changes include moving the first fence closer to the start and bringing forward the off time. The race will now start at 4 pm. Despite the changes, the £1million race attracted 94 entries on Tuesday, which was nine more than […]
The Grand National, a horse racing event at Aintree, is set to have a record number of entries this year, with 65 per cent of the total entry being represented by Irish horses. This is a significant increase compared to just three years ago when it was 41 per cent. The defending champion, Noble Yeats, is among the 94 horses […]