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Nick Rockett ridden by Patrick Mullins celebrates as they cross the line to win the Randox Grand National Handicap Chase during Grand National Day

Mullins won't rush Nick Rockett National defence choice

Willie Mullins will to let the dust settle before deciding if Nick Rockett will defend his Randox Grand National crown next season.

Racing • 09 Apr

Gordon Elliott is looking for a fourth win in the race

Elliott aiming for four runners in Grand National

Gordon Elliott would like to run four in the Randox Grand National as he searches for a fourth win in the race.

Racing • 22 Mar

Shark Hanlon is looking at the Grand National for Hewick

Hewick and Hanlon aiming for Grand National after win

All roads lead to the Randox Grand National for Hewick after he roared back to winning ways with an impressive success in the Jimmy Neville Memorial Hurdle at Thurles.

Racing • 15 Mar

Connections of Intense Raffles seem intent on preserving the Irish Grand National winner's chase mark for the time being

Intense Raffles to remain over hurdles at Navan

Intense Raffles is likely to be seen over hurdles at Navan next week, as connections continue to plot their course to the Randox Grand National in the spring.

Racing • 09 Jan

Mahler Mission (near side) finished second to the pictured Datsalrightgino in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury on his last start

Mission brings McConnell to world's most famous chase

Mahler Mission could make John McConnell's dreams come true when the trainer ends his long wait to saddle a Randox Grand National runner at Aintree.

Racing • 05 Apr 24

Gavin Cromwell went close to a first win in the Grand National last season

Cromwell aiming three runners at Grand National

Last year's runner-up Vanillier and Cheltenham Festival heroine Limerick Lace could be joined by Malina Girl to form a three-pronged assault on the Randox Grand National for trainer Gavin Cromwell.

Racing • 03 Apr 24

Corach Rambler's Grand National triumph last season was achieved on ground officially described as good to soft (soft in places)

Russell would rather drier conditions for Rambler

Lucinda Russell is hoping for a break in the wet weather ahead of Corach Rambler's bid for back-to-back victories in the Randox Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week.

Racing • 03 Apr 24

Eclair Surf finished second to subsequent Scottish National winner Win My Wings on his last start in the Eider Chase at Newcastle and is well treated in the weights

Grand National: Gamble Eclair Surf makes final cut

Eclair Surf and Fortescue are both guaranteed a run in the Randox Grand National after Caribean Boy and Farclas were taken out of the Aintree showpiece at Thursday's final declaration stage.

Racing • 07 Apr 22

Minella Times and Rachael Blackmore cross the line to win in 2021

Grand National: De Bromhead happy with Minella Times

Henry de Bromhead believes Minella Times is "back on song" ahead of his bid for a repeat in the Randox Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week.

Racing • 30 Mar 22

Escaria Ten leads eventual winner Any Second Now over the last in the Bobbyjo at Fairyhouse on Saturday

Grand National: Escaria Ten heading straight to Aintree

Escaria Ten is poised to take his chance in the Randox Grand National after a valiant run in defeat in the Bobbyjo Chase.

Racing • 02 Mar 22

Bristol De Mai is a strong fancy among the English runners

Strong Irish line-up remains in Grand National picture

Bristol De Mai heads a maximum field of 40 in the Randox Grand National, including a strong Irish hand, while the strongly-fancied Secret Reprieve is only a second reserve at this stage.

Racing • 08 Apr 21

Freewheelin Dylan looks set to be aimed at Aintree next year

Aintree on the radar for Freewheelin Dylan

Dermot McLoughlin has his eyes on Aintree next year after Freewheelin Dylan's shock 150-1 victory in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

Racing • 06 Apr 21

Tiger Roll bounced back to form when winning the Glenfarclas Chase at the recent Cheltenham Festival

Tiger Roll still in the mix for Irish National

Tiger Roll heads 60 horses still in contention for the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

Racing • 31 Mar 21

This year's National is scheduled to take place on 10 April

Calls for Aintree delay until betting shops reopen

Bookmakers hope racing can again demonstrate its flexibility by pushing back the date of the Grand National to ensure betting-shop punters are able to enjoy the annual "celebration".

Racing • 24 Feb 21

Davy Russell leads Tiger Roll over the final jump

National was the most pressure I've ever felt - Russell

Davy Russell admits that he felt more pressure than he'd ever experienced before in the build-up to this year's Grand National.

Racing • 07 Apr 19

Randox Grand National