Aintree Grand National

‘I am sure we are going to celebrate long and hard!’ – Joyous Mullins lands his first British trainers’ title

Willie Mullins officially became the first Irish-based British champion trainer since Vincent O’Brien 70 years ago when El Fabiolo finished runner-up in the Grade 1 Celebration Chase at Sandown.

Corach Rambler heads a final field of 34 for Saturday's Grand National

Corach Rambler heads 34 declarations for the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Kitty's Light guaranteed a National run after Conflated declared for Melling Chase

Fan-favourite Kitty's Light is now guaranteed a spot in Saturday's Grand National after top-weight Conflated was declared for Friday's Grade 1 Melling Chase at Aintree on Wednesday morning.

Market favourites remain in Grand National at five-day stage

Despite an ominously wet forecast for Liverpool in the first half of the week, 33 of the top 34 runners stood their ground at the five-day entry stage for Saturday's Grand National.

Market favourites remain in Grand National at five-day stage

Despite an ominously wet forecast for Liverpool in the first half of the week, 33 of the top 34 runners stood their ground at the five-day entry stage for Saturday’s Grand National.