Big Buck’s and Grands Crus Confirmed For Liverpool Hurdle: The two premier staying hurdlers on the UK National Hunt circuit are set to lock horns once again as Big Buck’s and Grands Crus square off in the Liverpool Hurdle this Thursday at Aintree. Like many high profile hurdle contests over 3m, Big Buck’s has put his stamp squarely over top of... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - 18:52
Big Buck’s Confirmed For Liverpool Hurdle: While many National Hunt observers are anxiously handicapping the ante post market for the upcoming Grand National, it’s easy to forget that a number of exciting contests will be unfolding in the build-up to the biggest race of the year. The Liverpool Hurdle is set to anchor to April 7 card... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Friday, April 1, 2011 - 18:05
JP McManus Buys National Fancy Bluesea Cracker: Top jumps owner JP McManus appears to think that a certain bay mare is going to turn this year’s Grand National upside down if his recent purchase of Bluesea Cracker is anything to go by. The nine year-old female was formerly-owned by Note The Link Syndicate and will now line-up for the... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Friday, April 1, 2011 - 18:00
Becauseicouldntsee Headed to Grand National: One of the more interesting Irish selections in this year’s John Smith’s Grand National appears to be the talented Becauseicouldntsee, who lines up for the Noel Glynn yard. The eight year-old chestnut emerged straight onto the chasing scene and has a number of credible runner-up... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 21:38
The Midnight Club Emerges as Leading National Fancy: Punters can blame it all on the Ruby Walsh factor as the ante post markets are starting to develop in the build up to the 2011 John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on April 9. Having returned to race-riding just prior to Cheltenham after spending the better part of the season on the... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, March 28, 2011 - 20:52
Denman vs Long Run in Totesport Bowl at Aintree: Fresh off a final few furlongs that will live in Cheltenham history, Denman and the reigning Gold Cup winner Long Run look set to tangle once again as Paul Nicholls has confirmed that Denman will likely run in the Totesport Bowl at the Grand National meeting. Set to run on the opening day of the... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, March 28, 2011 - 20:49
Aintree Could Address Ground Ahead of National Fixture: Concerns about the ground conditions at Aintree racecourse ahead of the high-profile Grand National meeting look to be addressed by clerk of the course Andrew Tulloch according to a recent report in the Racing Post. Speaking to the benchmark racing newspaper, Tulloch declared “it’s... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 18:36
Tidal Bay Headed for Grand National: The John Smith’s Grand National could very well see more than one Cheltenham Gold Cup contender as What A Friend looks set to be joined by Tidal Bay in the Aintree showpiece on April 9. The sixth place finisher at Cheltenham, Tidal Bay is set for his first run in the National though it... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 17:03
What A Friend Heads to Grand National: Sir Alex Ferguson’s high-profile chaser What A Friend managed a very respectable fourth in the 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup and he looks like he’ll be a factor in the upcoming 2011 John Smith’s Grand National. The Paul Nicholls-trained gelding emerged well from the Cheltenham... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, March 21, 2011 - 17:39
The Midnight Club Grand National Odds Tumble Following Bobbyjo Chase: All eyes were on Willy Mullins The Midnight Club at Fairyhouse on Wednesday morning and he duly stormed home to make a bold declaration about his intentions for the upcoming Aintree Grand National. It wasn’t just the victory itself but the manner in which the 10 year-old son of Flemensfirth... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 18:12