Grand National: I Am Maximus to shoulder top weight at Aintree
Willie Mullins is under no illusions about the task facing I Am Maximus after he was allotted top weight ahead of his bid for back-to-back victories in the Randox Grand National.
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Horse racing-I Am Maximus becomes first since Red Rum to regain Grand National steeplechase
LIVERPOOL, England, April 11 : I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain the Grand National after a valiant battle in the final strides of Saturday's race at Aintree, cementing his place in history as one of the greatest steeplechasers.
Horse Racing-Gold Dancer suffers fatal injury in Aintree victory
April 10 : Gold Dancer was euthanised after suffering a broken back winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase on the second day of the Grand National Meeting at Aintree on Friday.
Cheltenham Gold Cup winning jockey to be welcomed home to Co Carlow
A Co Carlow village is once again preparing to welcome home the Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning horse, Gaelic Warrior and jockey Paul Townend.
Horse Racing-Gaelic Warrior powers to Cheltenham Gold Cup victory
CHELTENHAM, England, March 13 : Gaelic Warrior powered up the hill to take a commanding eight-length victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup for record-breaking jockey Paul Townend and superstar trainer Willie Mullins.
Cheltenham: Kargese claims County crown for Mullins and Townend
Kargese produced a determined display to justify favouritism in the William Hill County Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Grand National hero I Am Maximus bids for Bobbyjo repeat
I Am Maximus leads a strong Willie Mullins team for the Follow @ToteRacing On Twitter Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse, as he tunes up for the defence of his Grand National crown in the race he claimed emphatically 12 months ago en route to Aintree glory.
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan, 24, dies after falling from horse
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