National Race Guide Infographic

For those of you who love a good statistic or just like to have a few facts for pub banter then take a look at the excellent Grand National Race Guide info graphic by www.grand-national.me.uk. The graphic features great facts such as all the…

Stamina Question For Elliott’s Tharawaat

The old adage that suggests that the ideal horse for the John Smith's Grand National is a classy two-and-a-half miler may not ring so true these days after a long series of victories by horses with proven stamina in the most gruelling horse…

National Option For Burton Port

The John Smith's Grand National still remains on the agenda for the classy Burton Port who ran with plenty of credit in finishing fourth to Synchronised in last week's thrilling renewal of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, writes Elliot Slater. The…

Pick The Winner At The Grand National

Once the Cheltenham Festival is over race fans turn their thoughts to the next big event in the jump calendar ‘The John Smiths Grand National’. The race, held at Aintree since 1839, is easily the most famous steeple chase in the world and…

Hughes Optimistic Ahead Of Deal Done

Dessie Hughes is growing increasingly confident that Deal Done, third to the runaway winner Junior in last season's renewal of the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, will be fit and ready to do himself justice…

Fingal Bay Looking Good For Cheltenham

It's next stop Cheltenham for Fingal Bay who will bid to keep his unbeaten record on the line when he contests the Neptune Investments Management Novices' Hurdle on Wednesday March 14th. Trainer Philip Hobbs knew he had something special…