Grand National
# grand-national - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
‘Small fracture’ for Grand National champion Ryan Mania
The Scottish jockey is due to leave hospital today following an MRI scan on his racing injuries.
# grand-national - Monday 8 April, 2013
‘I’m grand’: National winner Ryan Mania tweets from hospital after fall
Mania, who made history at Aintree on Saturday, is set to be discharged from hospital later today.
# grand-national - Sunday 7 April, 2013
Grand National winner Ryan Mania airlifted to hospital following racing fall
Mania was racing at Hexham today, less than 24 hours after winning the National on 66/1 shot Auroras Encore.
# grand-national - Saturday 6 April, 2013
66-1 shot Auroras Encore wins Grand National at Aintree
Cappa Bleu was second ahead of Teafortree who made a mistake at the last.
Fergie puts his faith in National runners
The Man United boss took time out of his busy schedule to attend the event.
All the Grand National statistics you need in one beautiful infographic
Just in case you were wondering where to stick that fiver.
5 fool-proof* ways to pick the winner of this afternoon’s Aintree Grand National
*Warning: Methods advised may not be fool-proof.
Poll: Is the Aintree Grand National cruel?
Despite recent safety changes to the course, horses continue to die.
# grand-national - Friday 5 April, 2013
Little Josh dies at Aintree on eve of Grand National
Another fataility mars the second day of racing at the Liverpool venue.
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Top-class Heineken Cup rugby, Gaelic football and some racing. And then Mad Men’s back.
# grand-national - Monday 1 April, 2013
In Pictures: Punters flock to Fairyhouse for the Irish Grand National
It was Ladies’ Day at Fairyhouse as the Meath course prepared itself for a shock in the big race.
# grand-national - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
Alex Ferguson’s horse set for Grand National tilt
But Manchester United are slated to play cross-town title rivals City that day.
# grand-national - Friday 13 July, 2012
The Magnificent Seven: Unlucky moments in sport
We’re getting into the spirit of Friday the 13th with these seven shockers.
# grand-national - Monday 16 April, 2012
POLL: Is the Grand National too cruel?
The showcase event at Aintree has come under strong criticism after two horses suffered fatal injuries on Saturday.
# grand-national - Saturday 14 April, 2012
A pinsticker’s guide to… the Aintree Grand National
If you’re one of those people who chooses horses in the most unscientific way possible, we’re here to help you in your quest.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Good morning! Here’s nine things you should know this Saturday…
Mark Your Card: your best bets for Day 3 at Aintree
Declan Smyth advised three winners on yesterday’s card. Go on, have a look at his picks for Grand National day.
# grand-national - Friday 13 April, 2012
Mark Your Card: your best bets for Day 2 at Aintree
A few favourites were turned over yesterday but don’t worry, Declan Smyth is back with tips to get you through this afternoon’s racing on Merseyside.
# grand-national - Thursday 12 April, 2012
Wooooo-ney: here’s your spooky Wayne Rooney pic of the day
We didn’t think people were being serious when they said Wazza was a shadow of his former self…
# grand-national - Wednesday 11 April, 2012
Gold Cup winner Synchronised leads Grand National field
The Cheltenham winner is one of 47 runners declared for Saturday’s event at Aintree.
# grand-national - Monday 9 April, 2012
A pinsticker’s guide to… the Irish Grand National
If you’re looking for something to stick a pin in ahead of today’s big race, look no further.
# grand-national - Saturday 7 April, 2012
Ruby Walsh goes out On His Own at Aintree
The leading jockey has chosen to ride the Thyestes Chase winner in next weekend’s John Smith’s Grand National.
# grand-national - Monday 19 September, 2011
Ginger McCain, trainer of Red Rum, dies aged 80
The legendary trainer passed away in his sleep after enduring a brief illness.
# grand-national - Friday 15 April, 2011
The Morning Score: Friday
Rovers and Bohs meet, Paulie’s on the mend, and AP defends the Grand National.
# grand-national - Wednesday 13 April, 2011
The Morning Score: Wednesday
Manchester United march on – and everything else you need to know this morning, besides where the car keys are.
# grand-national - Tuesday 12 April, 2011
Toole briefly woken from induced coma
Irish jockey sustained serious injuries during racing at Aintree on Saturday.
# grand-national - Saturday 9 April, 2011
The Daily Fix: Saturday
A round-up of the day’s events.
Ballabriggs wins the Aintree Grand National
Were you a winner today?
A Pinsticker’s Guide to … the Aintree Grand National
Fancy a flutter on today’s big race but haven’t the first clue where to put your money? We give you a one-line assessment of each horse’s chances.
Mark Your Card: Grand National day at Aintree
Our racing expert Mark Hobbs talks us through the runners and riders ahead of one of the biggest days in sport. Who are you backing?
The sports week in pictures…
Here’s how another sporting week looks – through a lens.
# grand-national - Friday 8 April, 2011
The Winners Enclosure: Ladies Day
Here’s everything you need to know after the second day of the festival in Liverpool.
The Morning Score: Friday
The Masters is in full swing, Leinster prepare for a massive European showdown and it’s Ladies Day at Aintree.
# grand-national - Thursday 7 April, 2011
Disappointment for Katie as Monty drops out
Katie Walsh’s dream of making her Grand National debut has been scuppered by Our Monty’s late withdrawal.
You in? Download TheScore’s Grand National office sweepstakes kit
There’s no such thing as a free lunch… unless you win money from your colleagues in the National this weekend, of course.
Mark Your Card: Aintree Day One
Fresh from a successful four days in the Cotswolds, Mark Hobbs is back to preview the first day of the Grand National meeting.
# grand-national - Wednesday 6 April, 2011
The Grand National: five ways you can hang on to your cash
The Aintree blue-riband race is the single biggest betting event of the year, so let’s remind ourselves what to do with our hard-earned money when it comes to the nags.
# grand-national - Tuesday 29 March, 2011
The Morning Score: Tuesday
Kelly to lead Ireland tonight, Kilkenny plan without star duo and everything you need to know about the lockout.
# grand-national - Monday 28 March, 2011
Kauto headed for Punchestown debut
Paul Nicholls’ chaser is targeting the Guinness Gold Cup on May 4 as his final contest of the season.



























































