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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

RIP

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

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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

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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?

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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.

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