Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Tiger Roll will take no part in the Randox Health Grand National

Handicapper stands over Tiger Roll decision

Martin Greenwood, the chase handicapper for the British Horseracing Authority, has reiterated it is the owners' decision not to run a horse after Tiger Roll was taken out of the Randox Health Grand National at the latest scratchings stage.

Racing • 03 Mar 21

Winning connections including owner Michael O'Leary

Tiger Roll 'very unlikely' to go for three-in-a-row

Owner Michael O'Leary has reiterated Tiger Roll is "very unlikely" to bid for a third Randox Health Grand National next April following his historic second triumph at Aintree on Saturday.

Racing • 07 Apr 19

'Special' Tiger Roll wins Grand National again

Tiger Roll, trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Davy Russell, has won the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree.

Racing • 06 Apr 19

Walsh steps in to take Anibale Fly ride in National

Mark Walsh has been confirmed as the rider of Anibale Fly in this afternoon's Randox Health Grand National.

Racing • 06 Apr 19

Tiger Roll among Elliott's contingent left in National

Last year's winner Tiger Roll features among 69 horses left in Saturday's Randox Health Grand National at Aintree following the confirmation stage.

Racing • 01 Apr 19

Duc Des Genievres en route to winning the Arkle

Arkle winner Duc Des Genievres to wait for Punchestown

Willie Mullins is finalising his Aintree team - but one who will not be making the journey is Arkle winner Duc Des Genievres.

Racing • 01 Apr 19

Bristol De Mai (l) runs behind Annibale Fly and Al Boum Photo in the 2019 Gold Cup

Bristol De Mai swerves National in favour of Bowl

Top-weight Bristol De Mai has been scratched from the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree.

Racing • 27 Mar 19

Tiger Roll and Pleasant Company are among the favourites for the race

81 remain in English Grand National contention

Last year's winner Tiger Roll heads 81 hopefuls standing their ground for the Randox Health Grand National following the latest acceptance stage.

Racing • 20 Mar 19

Tiger Roll (13) en route to glory in 2018

Tiger Roll tops bumper Irish entry for Aintree National

Last year's first and second Tiger Roll and Pleasant Company are among a record 47 Irish-trained entries for the latest renewal of the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree on 6 April.

Racing • 30 Jan 19

Alpha Des Obeaux is fine after suffering a fall at the Grand National

Alpha Des Obeaux rebounds after National fall

Mouse Morris reports Alpha Des Obeaux to be none the worse following his heavy fall in the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Racing • 16 Apr 18

Anibale Fly will need a bit of luck to win the Grand National, according to Tony Martin

Anibale Fly needs a slice of luck admits Martin

Tony Martin believes luck will be a crucial factor in determining how Anibale Fly performs in the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Racing • 11 Apr 18

Total Recall (nearest) going on to win at Newbury in early December

Total Recall will hope to be back on Grand National day

The Willie Mullins-trained Total Recall heads up a 40-strong Irish representation for this year's Randox Health Grand National at Aintree on 14 April.

Racing • 31 Jan 18

Sligo's Derek Fox crosses the winning line on One for Arthur

One For Arthur delivers Scottish success in National

One For Arthur (14-1) became just the second Scottish-trained winner of the Randox Health Grand National as he beat Cause Of Causes for trainer Lucinda Russell and Sligo jockey Derek Fox.

Racing • 08 Apr 17

Barry Geraghty has yet to decide on who he'll take to the Grand National

Geraghty holds fire on Aintree Grand National mount

Barry Geraghty will wait as long as possible before deciding on his mount for the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree, but admitted it's likely to be Cause of Causes or More Of That.

Racing • 31 Mar 17

Randox Health Grand National