Racing

Aintree Grand National scripts keep delivering the goods despite conflicting views on race

Both Broadway Boy and Celebre D’Allen emerge unscathed from Grand National following concerns after Aintree spectacular

Nick Rockett ridden by jockey Patrick Mullins on their way to winning the Randox Grand National at Aintree in Liverpool on Saturday. Photograph: Nigel French The Jockey Club/PA Wire
Nick Rockett ridden by jockey Patrick Mullins on their way to winning the Randox Grand National at Aintree in Liverpool on Saturday. Photograph: Nigel French The Jockey Club/PA Wire
Brian O'Connor
Sun Apr 06 2025 - 15:29 • 3 MIN READ

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Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column