All posts tagged "Aintree"
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Ferguson: Calandagan can revel in Epsom Derby coronation
Although he has yet to score at Group 1 level, last year’s impressive King Edward VII Stakes winner Calandagan is fancied...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 weeks agoPointing at crossroads: Rolf Johnson fears it could be point of no return for a much-loved sport
Only Iain Mackenzie and Martin Harris could be entrusted with the requiem to Point-to-Pointing. The singular language of their Hunter Chasers...
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Racing Festivals
/ 4 weeks agoConstitution Hill removed from Royal Ascot Gold Cup reckoning
There will be no Gold Cup bid at Royal Ascot for Constitution Hill after he was scratched from the race on...
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News
/ 1 month agoSix star performers for Rachael Blackmore over her career
After calling time on a relatively brief but glittering professional career in the saddle, we look at six horses who helped...
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News
/ 1 month agoRachael Blackmore announces retirement from riding
Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National-winning rider Rachael Blackmore has announced her retirement from the saddle. The 35-year-old made international headlines...
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News
/ 1 month agoRachael Blackmore retires a pioneer who broke new ground
Rachael Blackmore’s professional riding career stretched to a little over 10 years. But she bows out leaving few big-race boxes unticked....
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News
/ 1 month agoNicky Henderson dismisses talk of retirement for Constitution Hill
Nicky Henderson has ruled out any thoughts of retiring Constitution Hill following a series of setbacks in recent months. Having kicked...
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News
/ 2 months agoPunchestown Festival 2025: Champion Hurdle analysis and preview
By Callum Close For exclusive stories and all the detailed Racing news you need, subscribe to the Racing Ahead website, digital edition, or...
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News
/ 2 months agoPunchestown Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
By Callum Close The eyes of the racing world will turn to Ireland next week for the grand finale of the...
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Irish Racing
/ 2 months agoLIFFEY RIGHT IN THE SWIM
Karl Hedley keeps track on contenders across the water as the Flat picks up pace Colin Keane Cheltenham, Aintree, Fairy-house and...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoREADERS’ LETTERS
Please keep your letters coming -write to: Readers’ Letters, Racing Ahead, Tuition House, St George’s Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU, or email...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoLIFE IN THE ‘FAST’ LANE
Richard Eagle recalls tales from a racing heartland steeped in history Tarima ridden by jockey Chris Hayes winning at Leopardstown on...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoChest up and go for glory: Andy Newton’s stats rules for Chester Cup
Andy Newton casts his stats’ rule over the Roodee for Chester Cup clues Chester Cup The Flat action ramps up several...
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Out in the Sticks
/ 2 months agoJUPITER NOT IN ORBIT YET
Jeremy Grayson charts the progress around the country tracks FONTWELL, APRIL 11 (GOOD, GOOD TO SOFT IN PLACES) 2m5f135yds (+18yds) 0-115...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months ago‘DO NOT GEt ME STARTED!’
Rolf Johnson leaps into the jumps riddle of the false starts that seem never-ending Confusion at the start of the 2007...
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Tales from the Betting Ring
/ 2 months agoUNDER THE COSH BUT HAPPY DAYS
Simon Nott brings us a festival view from inside those trackside betting nerve centres Ladies Day Cheltenham behind us and the...
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News
/ 2 months agoCheveley Park hoping to boost title charge of Willie Mullins
For exclusive stories and all the detailed Racing news you need, subscribe to the Racing Ahead website, digital edition, or magazine from as...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoGrand National party shows no sign of ending for jubilant Willie Mullins
Willie Mullins was still in dreamland over that emotional day when the “stars aligned”, as his Grand National champion Nick Rockett...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoPatrick Mullins handed eight-day suspension following Grand National ride
Patrick Mullins has been suspended for eight days after being found to have used his whip one above the permitted level...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoGrand National faller Broadway Boy ‘looking brighter each day’
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Irish Racing
/ 2 months agoIrish Grand National Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
By Callum Close Thousands will turn their attention to Fairyhouse in under two weeks’ time for the 2025 Irish Grand National...
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News
/ 2 months agoInothewayurthinkin plans depend on Punchestown conditions
Punchestown is still a possibility for Inothewayurthinkin after connections chose to sidestep the Grand National in the aftermath of his Cheltenham...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoWillie Mullins still in dreamland over Grand National joy with son Patrick Mullins
Willie Mullins does not expect to ever exceed the feeling of watching son Patrick steer Nick Rockett to victory in Saturday’s...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoPatrick Mullins out of luck at Fairyhouse, but still on cloud nine after earning Grand National acclaim
Patrick Mullins put his nose straight back to the grindstone as he took a ride at Fairyhouse little more than 24...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoGrand National 2025: Nick Rockett powers to famous victory for Willie and Patrick Mullins
Amateur rider Patrick Mullins enjoyed his finest hour as he guided Nick Rockett to victory for his father Willie Mullins in...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoGrand National 2025: Ben Morgan’s Day Three tips – Number 2 looms for Maximus
Racing Ahead tipster Ben Morgan offers his thoughts on the final day of the Grand National at Aintree. Check out Betway’s latest Grand National betting markets for...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoGrand National 2025: Gentleman De Mee takes Topham triumph
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoGrand National 2025: Jonbon back to winning ways in Melling Chase
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoGrand National 2025: Straightforward for Salvator Mundi at Aintree
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoGrand National 2025: Caldwell Potter jumps for fun on way to Mildmay victory
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