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Ruby Walsh has now won Grand Nationals in seven different countries

Walsh adds to Grand National set with USA victory

Ruby Walsh enjoyed more Grand National glory as he struck in the American version at Far Hills racecourse in New Jersey aboard Rawnaq on Saturday night.

Racing • 16 Oct 16

Rule The World vindicated his trainer's lofty opinion of him with victory in the world's most famous steeplechase

VIDEO: Morris still stunned by Rule The World win

Rule The World was the toast of Mullingar as the Crabbie's Grand National winner paraded through the streets on Sunday afternoon.

Racing • 10 Apr 16

Silviniaco Conti will line up against half-brother Ucello Conti in the Aintree Grand National this Saturday

Ucello Conti out to steal sibling's thunder

There will be some equine sibling rivalry when half-brothers Silviniaco Conti and Ucello Conti line up in the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Racing • 06 Apr 16

Ballynagour is a best-price 66-1 for the Grand National

Scudamore pins Grand National hopes on Ballynagour

Tom Scudamore is keeping his fingers crossed he has made the right decision after siding with Ballynagour in the Crabbie's Grand National on Saturday.

Racing • 05 Apr 16

Many Clouds and Saint Are finished first and second in last year's Grand National and are poised to do battle again in 2016

Many Clouds tops 87 remaining in Grand National

Last year's winner Many Clouds heads a list of 87 horses still left in the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday at the five-day confirmation stage.

Racing • 04 Apr 16

Robbie McNamara on Spring Heeled on their way to victory in the Challenge Cup Handicap Chase at Cheltenham in 2014

Spring Heeled set to miss Grand National

Irish challenger Spring Heeled is almost certainly likely to miss the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week, said trainer Jim Culloty.

Racing • 01 Apr 16

Crabbie's sponsorship comes to an end next month

Aintree Grand National gets new sponsor

Global healthcare company Randox Health will become the new sponsor of the Grand National at Aintree in 2017, taking over from Crabbie's.

Racing • 08 Mar 16

Many Clouds is a top-price 12-1 to win a second consecutive Grand National

Many Clouds tops Grand National weights

Last year's hero Many Clouds tops the weights and the betting for the 2016 Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on 9 April.

Racing • 16 Feb 16

Many Clouds is the 12-1 favourite to land a second consecutive Grand National

Grand National attracts 126 entries

Last year's winner Many Clouds features among 126 entries for the Crabbie's Grand National on 9 April, with the Aintree feature attracting the highest number of entries since 2008.

Racing • 03 Feb 16

Balthazar King only got as far as the Canal Turn in the National

Balthazar King making 'steady progress'

Philip Hobbs reports Balthazar King to be making "steady progress" as he recovers from his fall in the Crabbie's Grand National.

Racing • 13 Apr 15

Balthazar King is on the mend after a fall in the Aintree Grand National

Balthazar King recovering after National fall

Balthazar King is recovering at the University of Liverpool Equine Hospital in Liverpool after suffering suspected broken ribs when falling in the Crabbie's Grand National.

Racing • 12 Apr 15

Carlito Brigante a non-runner for Grand National

Carlito Brigante will not run in tomorrow's Grand National after being declared a non-runner shortly after 11am this morning.

Racing • 10 Apr 15

Runners clear The Chair (15th fence) in last season's Grand National

Grand National: Who to back in the big race

Having tipped the first two home in last year’s Grand National, Barry McEneaney assesses the prospects of those lining up in Saturday’s feature race at Aintree.

Racing • 11 Apr 15

Shutthefrontdoor (L) is Tony McCoy's mount in his final Aintree Grand National

No defections from National field at Aintree

There were no withdrawals at the 48-hour declaration stage for the Crabbie's Grand National, with Lord Windermere at the head of the weights at Aintree on Saturday while Tony McCoy partners Jonjo O'Neill's Shutthefrontdoor.

Racing • 09 Apr 15

The Druids Nephew goes into the Grand National with a big chance according to Aidan Coleman

Aidan Coleman talks up Druids chances

Aidan Coleman believes his mount in the Crabbie's Grand National, The Druids Nephew, was one of the best rides he could possibly have picked up in Saturday's race.

Racing • 08 Apr 15

First Lieutenant's (cheekpieces) biggest win came in the 2013 Betfred Bowl over the Mildmay course at Aintree

First Lieutenant pleasing Morris ahead of National

Mouse Morris is increasingly confident First Lieutenant will give Nina Carberry a "great ride" in the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Racing • 07 Apr 15

Daryl Jacob will partner Pineau De Re in this year's Grand National after Leighton Aspell was required to ride Many Clouds

Daryl Jacob handed Pineau De Re ride

Daryl Jacob will partner Pineau De Re when the horse goes in search of back-to-back victories in the Crabbie's Grand National on Saturday week.

Racing • 29 Mar 15

Carlingford Lough will not go in the Crabbies Grand National

Carlingford Lough pulled out of Grand National

Joint top-weight Carlingford Lough was among a handful of horses withdrawn from the Crabbie's Grand National at the latest confirmation stage with a total of 74 contenders standing their ground for the Aintree showpiece.

Racing • 24 Mar 15

Tony McCoy has yet to nominate a final day for racing

McCoy: I’ll probably stop if I win Grand National

Tony McCoy said he "will probably stop there and then" if the soon-to-retire jockey wins the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree.

Racing • 21 Mar 15

Shutthefrontdoor (green and gold silks) is the 8-1 favourite

No major withdrawals from Grand National

All of the major fancies stood their ground at the latest forfeit stage for the Crabbie's Grand National, with 87 horses remaining in the Aintree spectacular on 11 April.

Racing • 04 Mar 15

Tony McCoy: 'When I start something I want to finish it'

McCoy aiming for Grand National after Cheltenham

Tony McCoy has revealed it is extremely doubtful he will hang up his saddle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Racing • 27 Feb 15

Carlingford Lough heads the weights with Lord Windermere

Carlingford & Windermere head National weights

Carlingford Lough and Lord Windermere head the weights for the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on 11 April.

Racing • 17 Feb 15

Shutthefrontdoor (L) en route to winning the Irish Grand National earlier this year

Aintree National aim for O'Neill star

Jonjo O'Neill intends to plan Shutthefrontdoor's campaign round a crack at the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree in April.

Racing • 22 Oct 14

Simon McNeill was knocked over during yet another unsatisfactory start to the Grand National

Errant National jockeys escape with caution

Thirty-nine jockeys who rode in the Crabbie's Grand National were on Wednesday found in breach of the rules and handed cautions relating to what was a controversial start to the Aintree spectacular in April.

Racing • 11 Jun 14

Gallery: Grand National

Relive the thrills and spills - both human and equine- from the Aintree Festival

Racing • 08 Apr 14