The Grand National takes place today – Saturday, April 5, 2025 – and is the biggest race of the three-day Grand National meeting at Aintree racecourse, which started on Thursday, April 3.

“It is simply not correct to say that racing, or the Grand National, is cruel,” says the spokesman. “Many thousands of people work hard every day of the week to provide outstanding levels of ...

Since the year 2000, 66 horses have died during the three-day Grand National meeting. “Our goal is a ban on the Grand National and jump racing in general. I don’t think that’s a radical aim.

IT'S a huge day for horse racing fans, as the Grand National hits our screens from Aintree Racecourse on Saturday afternoon. Known as the world’s most famous steeplechase, the race is one of ...

The Randox Grand National festival opens at Aintree racecourse later. More than 150,000 racegoers are expected at the three-day event which is estimated to boost the economy by about £60m.

Ireland's richest and most treasured jumps race has somehow managed to maintain its identity in recent years, raging against ...

The National has been a staple of the British sporting calendar for decades, but pressure from animal rights activists continues to threaten the iconic Aintree race’s future, writes Sam Turner ...

Mullins himself was on fire on the opening day of the Grand National Festival, and he fields a couple who will attempt to take down Lulamba once again. However, both will need to find some ...

THE Irish Grand National is here as punters cap off their Easter weekend with the Fairyhouse showpiece. Willie Mullins has ...