Aintree Racecourse

Metkayina Upsets Diva Luna at Lingfield and Eyes Step-Up in Class

Metkayina is poised for a rise in grade after defeating the highly-regarded Diva Luna in the Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Lingfield on Monday. ...

10 December 2024

King Turgeon and Gaboriot Ready for Becher Chase Showdown

King Turgeon and Gaboriot are set to renew their rivalry in the Boylesports Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree on Saturday, with 17 contenders confirmed for the race. The pair ...

03 December 2024

Flooring Porter Eyes Grand National

Trainer Gavin Cromwell is carefully mapping out Flooring Porter ’s season, eyeing the Grand National at Aintree as the ultimate goal. Flooring Porter may run next in the ...

07 November 2024

Minella Drama to Skip Grand Sefton Chase

The talented Minella Drama , a star from Old Roan, will not take part in the Grand Sefton Chase set for next weekend at Aintree, although a future run over the National fences ...

01 November 2024

Tizzard's Copperhead Shines with Aintree Triumph

Copperhead showcased an impressive performance at Aintree on Sunday, securing a hat-trick victory in the Virgin Bet Vieux Lion Rouge Veterans’ Handicap Chase. The Grade ...

28 October 2024

Minella Drama’s Bold Front-Running Old Roan Win at Aintree

Donald McCain’s Minella Drama claimed a long-awaited victory in the Grade 2 Virgin Bet Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase at Aintree, a course with deep ties to McCain. Ridden by ...

28 October 2024

Top Races and Dates in December

As the holiday season unfolds, December transforms into a month of glittering decorations, hearty feasts, and spectacular horse racing. Amid the whirlwind of festive cheer and ...

07 December 2024

What is Steeplechase Horse Racing

Steeplechase and point-to-point racing, while sharing similarities, have distinct differences. Steeplechase is considered professional, overseen by the British Horse Racing ...

A Look through the career of Ruby Walsh

The Irish jockey Rupert "Ruby" Walsh is a dominant force in UK jump racing, often winning the feature race of the week. With over 1400 career wins, he has found success on many ...