Author: Shanda Taylor-Boyd

GRAND NATIONAL day punters have suffered disaster after a mass of horses were pulled from Aintree. At the time of writing some 19 horses have been taken out of their respective races – with two huge Nicky Henderson favourites among those withdrawn. Legendary trainer Henderson already had punters fuming when switching Lulamba from the Grade… Continue reading Disaster for Grand National day punters as Aintree hit by mass of non-runners including two Nicky Henderson favourites

YOUR free Grand National 2025 sweepstake kit is here and ready to download! The country will come to a standstill when 34 revved-up runners set off for the world’s most famous race at 4pm TODAY. There is £1million up for grabs and £500,000 on offer to the winner. GRAND NATIONAL 2025 SWEEPSTAKE KIT – DOWNLOAD… Continue reading Grand National 2025 sweepstake – Download your FREE printable kit for huge £1million Aintree race

TEMPLEGATE takes on what promises to be an epic Grand National confident of having found YOU the winner. Our man runs through every single one of the 34 runners below, rates them out of five stars and reveals his tip at the bottom as well as his 1-2-3-4 prediction. You’ll find all his picks for… Continue reading Templegate’s Grand National tip, runner-by-runner guide and 1-2-3-4 prediction for world’s most famous race at Aintree

TODAY is the day when many of those who rarely have a bet on a horse race do so. Oh yes, it’s Grand National day. For purists, the Randox Grand National — live on ITV at 4.00 — is a very different race to the one it once was. The field is smaller, the fences… Continue reading My Grand National tip and 1-2-3-4 prediction I can’t see failing

SUN Racing takes on the Grand National confident of finding the winner at a tasty price. The big race is due off at 4pm on Saturday, live on ITV1. Some 34 runners will go to post all chasing a place in history – and £500,000 prize. There is a million quid up for grabs in… Continue reading Grand National tip: This huge 40-1 outsider will relish the stamina-sapping test for a legendary trainer

A ‘BREAKING BAD’ Grand National horse who’s being backed to win the world’s most famous race has links to one of Ireland’s biggest ever drugs busts. Gavin Cromwell’s sensational stayer Stumptown was an awesome winner of the Cross Country Chase at last month’s Cheltenham Festival. The further the race the more he enjoys it and… Continue reading The ‘Breaking Bad’ Grand National horse linked to a record-breaking £27million crystal meth bust

A GUINNESS-DRINKING horse bought for just £850 is being backed to win the Grand National – and become a millionaire in the process. ‘People’s horse’ Hewick, who is trained by man mountain Irish handler Shark Hanlon, is a fan favourite wherever he goes. Pint-sized but with a massive heart, Hewick has already won one of… Continue reading Meet the Guinness-drinking horse backed to win the Grand National after being bought for just £850

HUGE Grand National Festival favourite Myretown has been scratched from his race. The Lucinda Russell-trained chaser was a devastating winner of the Ultima Handicap Chase at last month’s Cheltenham Festival. The eight-year-old gelding landed a gamble that day, scooting 11 lengths clear in what on paper looked a fiercely competitive renewal. Myretown was around 11-4… Continue reading Huge Grand National Festival favourite and Cheltenham superstar removed from race

TEMPLEGATE takes on Ladies Day at Aintree confident of smashing in some winners under the spring sunshine. The big race is at 3.30pm when Jonbon, the apple of Nicky Henderson’s eye, takes on three rivals in the Melling Chase. Back any horse you fancy simply by clicking their odds below. JACOB’S LADDER (4.40 Aintree, nap)… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘He’ll power through the line’ – Templegate’s 7-1 NAP on day two of Grand National Festival

TACTICS… crucial in every horse race but even more so in a Grade 1 when all four runners have made all in their career. That’s what makes today’s feature Grade 1 Melling Chase over 2m4f such a fascination. Beaten Champion Chase hotpot and class act Jonbon defends his crown. Up against him is old rival… Continue reading I’m taking on Jonbon with the strongest stayer who will take all the beating at 6-1