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 ...

Grand National runner Celebre d'Allen dies aged 13 following his collapse at Aintree's final fence on Saturday.

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 course takes roughly between nine and 11 minutes to complete, depending on conditions on the day. The Grand National is the most valuable contest in jump racing with a total prize fund of £1m.

Lightly raced novice chasers with scope for plenty of improvement have won this event in recent years and Harry Des Ongrais has the perfect profile for Rachael Blackmore and Henry de Bromhead.

Haiti Couleurs sparked jubilant scenes after winning the Boylesports Irish Grand National for Welsh trainer Rebecca Curtis ...

Celebre D’Allen is reportedly set to remain at the Aintree Racecourse overnight after collapsing moments during the Grand National. The gelding was treated on the track before being seen by vets in a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Modifications at Aintree continue to be made. Fences and hurdles are now painted white so they are more visible to horses, ...

Jockey Micheal Nolan has been suspended for a period of 10 days for his ride on Celebre dAllen in the Grand National at ...