Gordon Elliott landed the Boylesports Grand National trial for the second year on the bounce and the Grand Nationals at Aintree and Fairyhouse will be foremost on his mind right now. Dounikos won the long distance event by a distance …
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Grand National organisers confident that event will be unaffected by EI outbreak
Following the outbreak of equine influenza last week, racegoers have been wondering what it may mean for the big race meetings on the horizon, including the 2019 Randox Health Grand National.
All horse racing was suspended last week and there …
Donald McCain confirms three cases of equine influenza at his stables
The suspension of UK horse racing continues into a second day after Donald McCain confirmed that he has had three horses at his yard confirmed as having equine influenza, however as yet he has no idea just how they contracted …
BHA suspends British racing following equine flu outbreak
An outbreak of equine influenza has forced the British Horseracing Authority to take the difficult decision to suspend all race fixtures across the UK today, the governing board mindful that the Cheltenham Festival and Randox Health Grand National are on …
Missed Approach set to run in Grand National prep at Newcastle or Haydock
Warren Greatrex is set to run Missed Approach later this month with the Grand National hopeful aimed either at the Vertem Eider Handicap Chase at Newcastle or the William Hill Grand National Trial at Haydock Park. The Lamourn-based trainer has …
Fact Of The Matter could run in 2019 Grand National
Jamie Snowden has indicated that he might give Fact Of The Matter a chance in this year’s renewal of the Grand National in two months’ time. The Lambourn-based trainer may decide to target the Aintree spectacular should the nine-year-old perform …
Forget the horses, it’s fashion that will take centre stage on Ladies Day
The 2019 Grand National Festival is a little over two months away and punters up and down the country will be keeping an eye on the latest runner and rider announcements, however for many ladies it is a chance to …
Entries for the 2019 Grand National stand at 112
There have been suggestions that the number of Irish-based horses attending the 2019 Grand National will be restricted in the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, however Irish trainers have responded to that threat by entering a record number of runners …
Rebecca Curtis confident that Joe Farrell will edge its way into the 2019 Grand National
It was Scottish National success for Rebecca Curtis-trained Joe Farrell in 2018, however a setback has prevented the runner from making any appearances of late and the possibility remains that he won’t be deemed fit enough to run before the …
Gordon Elliott prepares Tiger Roll for the 2019 Grand National
There can be no denying that Gordon Elliott will be a happy man following his successes throughout 2018, the Meath-based trainer enjoying plenty of success at last year’s Cheltenham Festival in March and also at the Grand National the following …