Recent Grand National News Stories

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  Our favourite pictures from the 2013 John Smith's Grand National festival at Aintree7 Apr 2013

  Ryan Mania won the 2013 John Smith's Grand National on the unfancied Auroras Encore, who was a 66/1 shot, while around Aintree fans celebrated the close of another fantastic horse racing festival. It's been a fantastic week at Aintree with the John Smith's Grand National merely the highlight of thr...

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  Bet Victor pay out on six places in 2013 Grand National but still make huge profits6 Apr 2013

  Bet Victor paid out 1/4 odds on the first six finishers in the 2013 Grand National meaning those who backed Swing Bill were celebrating but despite this the bookies were still the big winners. A fabulous result for the layers as the Sue Smith trained Auroras Encore at 66/1 won the John Smith’s Gran...

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  Auroras Encore the toast of the bookies after 2013 Grand National6 Apr 2013

  Auroras Encore was the 66/1 winner of the 2013 Grand National, which was a perfect result for the bookmakers. Bookmakers were leading the cries for an encore after the shock Grand National victory of Auroras Encore left Ladbrokes celebrating a brilliant day at Aintree. The Ryan Mania-ridden horse w...

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  Aintree on Friday - the best pictures from Ladies Day6 Apr 2013

  Sprinter Sacre, My Tent Or Yours and At Fishers Cross wowed the punters and helped to bash the bookies at Aintree on Friday while Liverpool's lovely ladies were out in force with fake tan and huge heels de rigour around the paddock. Ladies Day at Aintree was a huge success with thrills both on and ...

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  Grand National 2013 Racecard6 Apr 2013

  Julie Krone in the States, Hayley Turner on the Flat and Nina Carberry under National Hunt Rules have all shown that women are the equal of their male counterparts in the saddle when given the right ammunition and Katie Walsh is up there with the best. Hollywood once imagined Elizabeth Taylor ridin...

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  Grand National Saturday early prices & new National Specials5 Apr 2013

  Saturday early prices + new National Specials Early prices available now on Saturday's Racing at William Hill Latest Grand National outright betting 12-1 On His Own, 12-1 Seabass, 12-1 Colbert Station, 12-1 Cappa Bleu, 12-1 Chicago Grey, 14-1 Teaforthree, 18-1 Balthazar King, 18-1 Imperial Commande...

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  2013 Grand National runners - The full field for Aintree1 minute ago

  The Willie Mullins-trained On His Own heads the betting for the 2013 Aintree Grand National. The nine-year-old was travelling ominously well when falling at Becher's on the second circuit in last year's race and the 2013 version has, as they say, been the plan since. He advertised his well-being by...

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  Watch the 2013 Grand National from Aintree live streaming online for free1 minute ago

  You can watch the 2013 Grand National live streaming online for free at Aintree on Saturday.  If you're unlucky enough to be stuck in the office for this year's Aintree Grand National meeting then the bookies are making sure that you don’t have to miss a beat of the action and there are plent...

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  Tony McCoy rides Colbert Station in 2013 Aintree Grand National1 minute ago

  Tony McCoy has chosen to ride Colbert Station in the 2013 Grand National at Aintree. The champion jockey, who ended his long wait for success in the Liverpool showpiece on Don’t Push It in 2010, faced a difficult choice between Colbert Station and Sunnyhillboy. Both horses are owned by J P McManus...

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  Paddy Power launch free £20 bet for 2013 Grand National1 minute ago

  The Grand National is the race that everyone likes to have a bet on – even granny – and even more so when you can bet on it for free. Imagine watching the race and cheering your horse home knowing you haven't risked a penny of your hard earned cash?  Well, that's entirely possible thanks to Pa...

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  Ruby Walsh to ride On His Own in 2013 Aintree Grand National1 minute ago

  Ruby Walsh will ride On His Own in the 2013 Grand National at Aintree on Saturday. But the Irish jockey will be praying there is no cruel twist of fate for a third time in four years that stops him from taking part. In both 2010 and 2012, Walsh suffered a fall in the preceding Aintree Hurdle and w...

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  2013 Grand National field - the full list of 40 runners and riders at Aintree5 Apr 2013

  All the 40 runners declared for the 2013 Grand National at Aintree have stood their ground, which means the two reserves will be denied a tilt at glory. Friday morning was the last chance saloon for Pentiffic and Mortimers Cross, but with none of the horses above them in the list being withdrawn it...

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  What time is the Grand National run?4 Apr 2013

  The 2013 Grand National is the race that everyone wants to bet on and this year takes place on Saturday April 6th. A total of 40 runners will go to post on that date and the scheduled off time is 4.15pm UK time, so be sure to get your bets on in plenty of time! Their are some familiar names in the ...

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  Imperial Commander “fresh and well” with Grand National on agenda4 Apr 2013

  Connections of Imperial Commander are leaning towards running the gelding in the Grand National. The 12-year-old was forced to miss the Cheltenham Gold Cup due to a lung infection, but is reportedly back on song and looking increasingly likely to reappear in the big Aintree race. Should he line up,...

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  Katie Walsh and Seabass 5/2 to go off favourite for 2013 Aintree Grand National4 Apr 2013

  William Hill punters are beginning to back Katie Walsh and Seabass for the 2013 Grand National at Aintree. William Hill expect that the general public will make Seabass, ridden by Katie Walsh, favourite for the 2013 John Smith’s Grand National. Having run such a fantastic race to finish third...