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This is where you will find all of Racing Ahead’s news, tips and trends ahead of the Aintree Grand National, the world’s most recognisable jumps race and a British sporting institution.

Grand National: Gavin Cromwell’s thinking over options

17 February 2025 0 comments

By Ben Cox Gavin Cromwell has saddled five runners in the Grand National to date, with Vanillier faring best when […]

Paul Nicholls may run all five Randox Grand National Contenders

17 February 2025 0 comments

By Nick Seddon Paul Nicholls has said he could end up running all five of his Randox Grand National contenders […]

Rich Ricci relishes ‘real privilege’ of hunting for Grand National treasure

12 February 2025 0 comments

Leading owner Rich Ricci vividly remembers his horse The Midnight Club’s Randox Grand National run 14 years ago, though not […]

Gordon Elliott keeping ‘all options’ open for Grand National-entered Gerri Colombe

28 January 2025 0 comments

Gerri Colombe could clash with I Am Maximus at Aintree in the spring after his name appeared among 90 entries […]

Yeah Man could be right in Grand National contention if Thyestes run goes well

22 January 2025 0 comments

Yeah Man could set up a shot at the Randox Grand National when poised for a starring role in the […]

Broadway Boy team plotting Grand National route

20 January 2025 0 comments

All roads lead to the Randox Grand National with Broadway Boy after his team found valid excuses for his below-par […]

HARRY DERHAM: I’ll play my Joker at Aintree

20 January 2025 0 comments

Jumps trainer Harry Derham spoke exclusively to online tips centre OLBG with plans in place to target the Foxhunters at Aintree.

Paul Nicholls to wait for Grand National weights with Kandoo Kid

14 January 2025 0 comments

Coral Gold Cup winner Kandoo Kid will not run before the Randox Grand National weights are revealed on February 11. […]

Welsh National hero Val Dancer (David Davies/PA)

Val Dancer targeting Haydock’s Grand National Trial after triumph at Chepstow

7 January 2025 0 comments

Val Dancer, the rising star of Mel Rowley’s yard, is being prepared for the Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Haydock following his emphatic victory in the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow.

DAWNING TO OPEN FOR IN-FORM DAN

17 March 2024 0 comments

Ben Morgan sees the Skelton brothers getting off to a winning start on Day 1 MANIFESTO NOVICES CHASE I would […]

BANBOU TAKES A BOW

17 March 2024 0 comments

Frero can top ‘em in the Topham for Venetia Williams MILDMAY NOVICES CHASE A lot of these will be hoping […]

IT’S SAFETY FIRST BUT NOBLE’S MY WINNER

17 March 2024 0 comments

Sky Racing frontman Robert Cooper casts a wistful eye back on old-school Nationals – but he’s fixed on Yeats Noble […]

HILL CAN HIT NEW HEIGHTS

23 March 2023 0 comments

Ben Morgan can’t wait to see superstar Constitution Hill strutting his stuff in the Aintree Hurdle The prospect of CONSTITUTION […]

POTTER LOOKS ALL SO HIGH AND MIGHTY

23 March 2023 0 comments

Ben Morgan fancies a Cheltenham flop to bounce back in the Mildmay Mildmay Novices Chase The Real Whacker was a […]

DELTA WORK LOOKS GRAND

23 March 2023 0 comments

Ben Morgan fancies last year’s third place to go close once again in the big one at Aintree 2023 GRAND […]

MY FAB FIVE TO FOCUS ON AT AINTREE

23 March 2023 0 comments

Paul Jacobs picks out five horses to look out for in this month’s Grand National meeting April may see the […]

THE IDEAL COUPLE WITH A NATIONAL DREAM

23 March 2023 0 comments

Nick Townsend speaks to Lucinda Russell who, along with Peter Scudamore, is gunning for Aintree glory this month It may […]

Grand National Trends and Stats

8 April 2022 0 comments

2022 Grand National Betting Trends and Tips – The Randox Health Grand National is simply the biggest and most famous […]

Watch: Grand National Gogglebox with Walsh family and friends

8 April 2022 0 comments

Betway ambassadors Katie Walsh and Ross O’Sullivan sit down with friends and family to relive their greatest Grand National moments.

Aintree Tips and Trends – Day Three

8 April 2022 0 comments

As we head into the final day of the 2022 Aintree Grand National Meeting on Saturday 9th April 2022 we’ve […]

Aintree Tips and Trends – Day Two

1 April 2022 0 comments

Here at RACING AHEAD, we give you all the key stats for all the main LIVE ITV races – these […]

Aintree Tips and Trends – Day One

1 April 2022 0 comments

Here at RACING AHEAD we give you all the key stats for all the main LIVE ITV races – these […]

Experience the Grand National with an Unbeatable Package

31 March 2022 0 comments

Nicky Henderson Bidding For First Grand National Win In 2022

13 March 2022 0 comments

Former Champion Trainer Nicky Henderson has won just about every major jumps race in the UK, barring the Grand National […]

Grand National 2022 Preview

9 January 2022 0 comments

As the calendar turns into 2022, attention in the horse racing world begins to heighten on to the upcoming Grand […]

Betting On The 2021 Grand National? Tips, Hints and Trends

8 April 2021 0 comments

It doesn’t matter if you are a seasoned horse racing punter, or a recreational better that only dips in and […]

2021 Grand National Betting Guide, Free Tips & Trends

7 April 2021 0 comments

2021 Grand National Betting Trends and Tips – The Randox Health Grand National is simply the biggest and most famous […]

Aintree Trends & Free Tips – Day Three, Sat 10th April 2021

5 April 2021 0 comments

As we head into the last day of the 2021 Aintree Grand National Meeting on Saturday 10th April 2021 we’ve five […]

GRAB SOME SWEET CANDY IN NATIONAL

25 March 2021 0 comments

Ben Morgan previews the action on Grand National Day Bridle Road Handicap Hurdle I’m not sure the Pertemps form will be […]

FIVE AGAINST THE FIELD AT AINTREE

25 March 2021 0 comments

Paul Jacobs with his horses to follow in the National First up, the case of Tiger Roll. I simply cannot […]

Grand National

Grand National: Gavin Cromwell’s thinking over options

Paul Nicholls may run all five Randox Grand National Contenders

Rich Ricci relishes ‘real privilege’ of hunting for Grand National treasure

Gordon Elliott keeping ‘all options’ open for Grand National-entered Gerri Colombe

Yeah Man could be right in Grand National contention if Thyestes run goes well

Broadway Boy team plotting Grand National route

HARRY DERHAM: I’ll play my Joker at Aintree

Paul Nicholls to wait for Grand National weights with Kandoo Kid

Val Dancer targeting Haydock’s Grand National Trial after triumph at Chepstow

DAWNING TO OPEN FOR IN-FORM DAN

BANBOU TAKES A BOW

IT’S SAFETY FIRST BUT NOBLE’S MY WINNER

HILL CAN HIT NEW HEIGHTS

POTTER LOOKS ALL SO HIGH AND MIGHTY

DELTA WORK LOOKS GRAND

MY FAB FIVE TO FOCUS ON AT AINTREE

THE IDEAL COUPLE WITH A NATIONAL DREAM

Grand National Trends and Stats

Watch: Grand National Gogglebox with Walsh family and friends

Aintree Tips and Trends – Day Three

Aintree Tips and Trends – Day Two

Aintree Tips and Trends – Day One

Experience the Grand National with an Unbeatable Package

Nicky Henderson Bidding For First Grand National Win In 2022

Grand National 2022 Preview

Betting On The 2021 Grand National? Tips, Hints and Trends

2021 Grand National Betting Guide, Free Tips & Trends

Aintree Trends & Free Tips – Day Three, Sat 10th April 2021

GRAB SOME SWEET CANDY IN NATIONAL

FIVE AGAINST THE FIELD AT AINTREE

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