The National has been a staple of the British sporting calendar for decades, but pressure from animal rights activists continues to threaten the iconic Aintree race’s future, writes Sam Turner ...

The race is perhaps the only one in the world ... The Chair is the biggest fence on the Grand National course - Paul Grover The Canal Turn is another famous fence, known best for the 90-degree ...

Celebre D’Allen, who had led the field, had needed lengthy veterinary treatment after collapsing after being pulled up in the big race at Aintree on Saturday ...

The course takes roughly between nine and 11 minutes to complete, depending on conditions on the day. The Grand National is ...

Nick Rockett emerged victorious in the Grand National race, capping off an unforgettable day at Aintree Racecourse. The 2025 Grand National took place on Saturday afternoon, drawing hundreds of ...

Grand National horse Celebre D’Allen has passed away two days after collapsing during the race at Aintree. The 13-year-old ...

Since the inaugural Grand National in 1839, 88 horses have lost their lives during the race, nearly 15 of which occurred between 2000 and 2022. After modifications to the course were introduced in ...

ITV presenter Ed Chamberlin has credited Aintree staff with helping to save two horses who came into difficulty at the Grand National. Broadway Boy ran prominently for much of the contest but took a ...

They are led from the course to a specialised recovery ... “Our goal is a ban on the Grand National and jump racing in general. I don’t think that’s a radical aim. If you care about animals ...

The Grand National is the most famous horse race in the country, but while it is creates thrills and excitement, it is also associated with tragedy. The jumps at Aintree provide incredible drama but ...

The 177th running of the historic jumps race will be viewed by multi-millions around the world on Saturday when it will be shown live in 170 countries ...