Willie Mullins’s dominance underscores decline of British jumps racing
The dominant domestic handler is on the cusp of being crowned champion trainer on both sides of the Irish Sea
The dominant domestic handler is on the cusp of being crowned champion trainer on both sides of the Irish Sea
21 finishers from 32 runners was the highest number to complete the course since 1992
Irish champion trainer a 1-2 favourite to beat Paul Nicholls and Dan Skelton when season ends on Saturday week
Paul Townend secures first win in the race as Willie Mullins takes second and JP McManus a third
Record 26 Irish-trained horses in reduced maximum field of 34 runners
World’s most famous race is a very different challenge compared to days of Red Rum and Aldaniti
Henry De Bromhead’s Bob Olinger was beaten by just a nose while Langer Dan was a short head back in third
Dan Skelton’s Coral Cup winner Langer Dan tackles Grade One company for first time in William Hill Hurdle
Champion jockey aiming to pull off jump racing’s unofficial ‘Triple Crown’ in single season
Cork jockey Aidan Coleman announces retirement after admitting defeat in efforts to return from serious leg injuries
Exit removes prospect of unwanted sideshow; only six British horses set to run while Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott both have 10 entries
Ex-Ronan McNally runner Full Noise back over fences at Wexford’s St Patrick’s Day fixture
Last year’s runner-up Vanillier installed a 12-1 favourite by some firms to go one better in April’s big race
Go for Galopin Des Champs in the Gold Cup, expect a particularly fraught build-up to the Grand National, and watch out for raw meat from Sinn Féin
First fence moved closer to the start with race to start earlier and with no traditional parade
Bookmakers warn rules in betting bill barring visible advertising of gambling before watershed could hit much live TV sport
Tipperary jockey says ‘it’s an honour to see my racing achievements being recognised in this way’
Dramatic interventions at the Grand National and the Crucible show the gloves are off for those dedicated to highlighting their various causes
On Saturday 118 protesters arrested at Aintree Grand National after world’s most famous steeplechase delayed
`Horses have a purpose in life, like us all,’ declared Sir Tony
Huntsman in 1869 was last winner of Scottish Grand National trained in Ireland
Trainer blames protesters delaying Saturday’s big race for fatal first fence fall of Hill Sixteen
Successful at last month’s Cheltenham Festival, nine-year-old jumped into lead at the last and pulled away
JP McManus in pursuit of ‘National’ double after Easter Monday victory at Fairyhouse
Inthepocket scores Aintree success for Rachael Blackmore and Henry de Bromhead
Focus on Aintree spectacular comes with examination of potential equine toll
Nicky Henderson plans schooling session before any decision made about potential switch to fences
Last year’s winner Noble Yeats bids to join the likes of Red Rum and Tiger Roll as a multiple winner of the world’s greatest steeplechase
Martin Brassil hopeful of more Aintree glory with Longhouse Poet
Trainer has options between Punchestown Gold Cup or Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown
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