If Barry Geraghty though having to choose between More Of That and Cause Of Causes in the Grand National was difficult, he must now choose between two of the favourites in the Liverpool Hurdle. Geraghty will have watched on from his treatment table as Unowhatimeanharry’s unbeaten streak came to an end in the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, but he will have an excellent chance of bouncing back to winning ways in the Liverpool Hurdle on Saturday afternoon. After he tumbled back through the field in the Champion Hurdle, Geraghty will have fancied Yanworth’s chances over the extended trip in the…
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Following the withdrawal of Carlingford Lough, along with several other notable names, The Last Samuri has been pushed up to the top of the weights on his return to the Grand National on Saturday.As the highest-rated entrant in the field, Carlingford Lough was set to carry the heaviest weight burden into Aintree. However, his withdrawal means Kim Bailey’s charge’s task has been made even more difficult and The Last Samuri will carry 11-10 to post with him on Saturday afternoon. Despite this weight hike, his trainer is still sweet on The Last Samuri’s chances of improving on the second place finish he…
It was the ultimate showdown of car vs horse. Leading trainer Dan Skelton took on jockey Harry Skelton in a battle in the Cotswolds. But who would you have backed? The 2017 Grand National meeting is finally here and luxury Italian car brand Maserati are celebrating by exploring the capabilities of the first ever Maserati SUV, by pitting it against leading point-to-pointer Dinnie O. To add spice to the intriguing clash, National Hunt Trainer and Maserati ambassador Dan Skelton was behind the wheel. Brother and jockey Harry Skelton was in the saddle – and the battle took place in front of…
After connections confirmed different plans for both Apple’s Jade and Yanworth in the final weeks of the season, Aintree has re-opened the entry stage into the Aintree Hurdle.Apple’s Jade, who conquered Vroum Vroum Mag and Limini in a thrilling Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, looked set for an appearance at Aintree, but Gigginstown Stud manager, Eddie O’Leary confirmed to the press on Friday that his star mare will not be making another journey to England this season.O’Leary told the Irish Independent, “Everything is fine with Apple’s Jade but she’s being kept for Ireland later in the season.”Cheltenham champion, Buveur D’Air is the current…
BetVictor have announced they will be paying out 6 places on the Grand National a week today. This fantastic offer will run alongside BetVictors Bet £10 Get £60 offer, which will expire on the first day of the Aintree Festival. Terms and Conditions BetVictor are paying 6 Places at 1/4 odds on each way bets placed on the Grand National Enhanced place terms apply to Each Way bets on The Grand National race winner market from 12:00 (BST) Friday 31st March until 17:15 (BST) on Saturday 8th April. Offer is open to all validated customers who place a qualifying bet within the offer…
Bookies braced for biggest week of the year as punters look for Grand National revenge. After a largely successful Cheltenham Festival last month, Britain’s bookmakers are preparing for the biggest week of the year, which climaxes in the Grand National next Saturday. Up to £200 million will be wagered on the Aintree showpiece, making it by far the single biggest betting event of the year, and with a full programme of Premier League football and golf’s first Major of the year, the Masters, also taking place, next weekend will see punters seek to gain revenge for Cheltenham in a £500…
Ruby Walsh confirmed he will ride Pleasant Company for Willie Mullins at Aintree, as the super-jockey searches for a third Grand National title.Mullins has five entries currently in the betting at Aintree, but Walsh has sided with Bobbyjo Chase winner Pleasant Company, who has marched up the betting in recent weeks and looks to have an excellent chance of winning the 2017 Grand National. “I’d imagine I’ll ride Pleasant Company.” Walsh said to At The Races. “Alechi (Inois) looks to have an awful lot of weight (11st 7lb). It’s probably a summer mark he has more than a winter mark. The…
Barry Geraghty has been given the all-clear to return to riding and is targeting a successful Aintree Festival after missing out on the festivities at Cheltenham last month.Geraghty suffered a punctured lung and six broken ribs after a fall on Charli Parcs in the Adonis Hurdle at Kempton in February. Those injuries forced the 37-year-old to give up several plum rides at the Cheltenham Festival, but he revealed to At The Races yesterday that has he been cleared to return to riding, just in time for the upcoming Grand National festival at Aintree. “I got the results of my scan this evening…
Sam Waley-Cohen will be hoping The Young Master can carry him into the Grand National winners’ enclosure for the first time, when the duo hit the track at Aintree on April 8th. Very few jockeys can match Sam Waley-Cohen’s record over the Aintree fences. Despite his failure to win National Hunt racing’s most famous contest, the amateur rider has finished a close second with Oscar Time behind Ballabriggs in 2010, before coming home fourth on the same horse two years later. The pair finally enjoyed Aintree success together when Waley-Cohen and Oscar Time won the 2014 Becher Chase. Combine that…
David Pipe will be sending Vieux Lion Rouge and Ballynagour to Aintree next month as they both look to land the Grand National title on their second attempt. Fourteen years after his father, Martin won his one and only Grand National title, David Pipe cheered along with the crowd as Comply Or Die carried the tag of favouritism into the Aintree winners enclosure when he won the 2008 Grand National. He will be hoping his maturing chaser, Vieux Lion Rouge can follow in his former stablemates footsteps and win from the top of the market. Following Minella Rocco’s withdrawal, Pipe’s…