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Tim Vaughan still hopeful Eva's Oskar will sneak into Grand National

The nine-year-old has enjoyed a solid campaign in staying handicaps this term, showing plenty of guts to win at Cheltenh...

Planet Sport writer · 1 Mar 2023

Flooring Porter still on track for Stayers' Hurdle hat-trick tilt at Cheltenham Festival

The eight-year-old was magnificent from the front in the hands of Danny Mullins in both 2021 and 2022, but his chances o...

Planet Sport writer · 28 Feb 2023

Grand National ante-post tips: Trends point to Lord Lariat and Longhouse Poet

With the Randox Grand National looming ever closer, racing analyst Andrew of Fiosrach has studied the trends to see which horses carry the best value ahead of the big race on April 15.

Andrew of Fiosrach · 28 Feb 2023

Delta Work set to lead Gordon Elliott's team for Grand National glory

Gordon Elliott's main hope to claim his fourth Grand National is expected to be Delta Work after he was allotted 11st 4lb for the Aintree showpiece.

Planet Sport writer · 21 Feb 2023

Any Second Now, Conflated and Hewick handed joint top-weight for Grand National

Any Second Now has been given joint top-weight for this year's Grand National, a decision that has left trainer Ted Walsh "absolutely shocked".

Planet Sport writer · 21 Feb 2023

Coko Beach is heading to Aintree once again after dominant showing at Punchestown

Coko Beach looks to have booked a return to Aintree having led home a Gordon Elliott one-two-three in the QuinnBet Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Punchestown.

Planet Sport writer · 19 Feb 2023

Ga Law connections plotting course to Grand National

Connections of Ga Law have several options to consider before his crack at the Grand National including the Cheltenham Festival.

Planet Sport writer · 16 Feb 2023

Peter Fahey confirms The Big Dog fit and ready to go at the Grand National

The Big Dog has been given a clean bill of health following his fall in the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown, with trainer Peter Fahey reporting it is all systems go for a tilt at the Grand National.

Planet Sport writer · 12 Feb 2023

Leading Grand National fancy Iwilldoit to miss the Aintree showpiece

Leading Grand National contender Iwilldoit will miss the big race at Aintree after failing to meet the deadline for qualification.

Planet Sport writer · 9 Feb 2023

Any Second Now still on course for Grand National after Leopardstown fourth

Any Second Now remains second favourite for the Grand National despite finishing fourth in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Planet Sport writer · 6 Feb 2023

Gericault Roque rested for remainder of season

Gericault Roque will not race again this season as connections look to aim him at next year's Grand National.

Planet Sport writer · 25 Jan 2023

Corach Rambler's path to Grand National still being decided

Trainer Lucinda Russell is plotting Corach Rambler's path to the Grand National on April 15, which could involve trips to Haydock, Kelso and Cheltenham.

Planet Sport writer · 24 Jan 2023