A horse has died on the opening day of the Festival at Aintree. Willy De Houelle suffered a fatal injury during the Juvenile Hurdle. | ITV News Granada ...

Final runners and riders confirmed on day one of Aintree Festival - Follow all the action as Aintree gets underway and the ...

The high point of the British horse racing season is upon us with Aintree Festival getting underway today.Its headline event, ...

Last year's winner I Am Maximus heads the field for Saturday’s Grand National at Aintree as a maximum line-up of 34 runners ...

Independent racing correspondent Sam Turner dissects all 34 runners for Saturday’s Grand National and sides with an improving ...

British racing is testing thoroughbreds for gene doping after investing almost £2m into ground-breaking research – and the ...

There are horses who are typically better on faster ground (closer to firm), and others that will be described as 'mudlarks' ...

Racehorses in Britain are to be tested for gene doping as part of a new initiative by the British Horseracing Authority.

"Testing for gene doping is a significant step forward for British racing and reinforces our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of our horses ... the essence of the thoroughbred breed ...

Six horses have been removed from contention for this year’s Grand National as the field begins to take shape ahead of this ...

Here’s how to organise a fun sweepstake with friends for the 2025 Grand National at Aintree — and the bookies’ favourites for ...