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Grand National 2026: Race analysis and preview as I Am Maximus heads the field

In just under three weeks’ time, Merseyside will entertain the eyes of millions as the 2026 Grand National gets underway.  The post Grand National 2026: …

READERS’ LETTERS

Please keep your letters coming – write to: Readers’ Letters, Racing Ahead, Tuition House, St George’s Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU, or email to …

CHAMPION HURDLER: THE NEST OF CHAMPIONS – Graham Buddry looks back on the legend of hurdle hero Bird’s Nest

Graham Buddry looks back on the legend of hurdle hero Bird’s Nest In the days before a lot of the racing program was sanitised every course had their own top …

GRAND NATIONAL FACT FILE: WE’LL BE GRAND FOR THE BIG ONE – Andy Newton with facts and stats for world’s greatest race

Andy Newton with facts and stats for world’s greatest race Patrick Mullins and Nick Rockett take massive cheer from the crowd as they cross the line to win …

GRAND NATIONAL JAGWAR – JAG’S ENGINE FOR NATIONAL: John Anthony highlights the raw power of mighty speedster

John Anthony highlights the raw power of mighty speedster Jagwar We had the first two days’ figures from the Cheltenham Festival as we went to press and they …

MULLINS LOOKING WELL GROUNDED: Paul Jacobs notes Willie’s top pair poised for well-timed softer Aintree bid

Paul Jacobs notes Willie’s top pair poised for well-timed softer Aintree bid The post MULLINS LOOKING WELL GROUNDED: Paul Jacobs notes Willie’s top pair …

Grand National Festival 2026: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch

One of Britain’s most-highly anticipated events of the year gets underway next month, as the 2026 Grand National Festival begins.  The post Grand National …

Grand National 2026: Haiti Couleurs could line up in the race, claims trainer 

Dual-National-winner Haiti Couleurs could be set to tackle the 2026 Grand National next month, claims trainer Rebecca Curtis.  The post Grand National 2026: …

Cheltenham Festival 2026: Apolon De Charnie stuns crowd with 50-1 shock in Triumph Hurdle

Apolon De Charnie shocked the crowd with a 50-1 victory in the JCB Triumph Hurdle at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. The post Cheltenham Festival 2026: Apolon De …

Ben Morgan’s 2026 Cheltenham Festival tips – Day 3 – Jonbon to bring the house down

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Day 3 of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. The post Ben Morgan’s 2026 Cheltenham Festival …

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