Bookies set for £250m gambling bonanza ahead of Grand National weekend
Bookmakers are braced for a £250million gambling bonanza this Grand National weekend.
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When does the Grand National 2022 start?
The country's largest horse racing event will soon be underway as thousands of racegoers attend Aintree for the first time since lockdown restrictions have been lifted. The race will be broadcasted live on ITV1 at 5.15pm on Saturday, April 9 while the Aintree gates at the Grand National will open around 10.30am - the race is generally watched by over 500 million people each year.
Minella Times confirmed as Grand National top weight with Poker Party confirmed in field
Last year's winner Minella Times has been left at the top of the weights in Saturday's Randox Grand National following the defection of his stablemate Chris's Dream.
Minella Times giving Henry De Bromhead the right signals ahead of Aintree repeat bid
Henry de Bromhead believes Minella Times is "back on song" ahead of his bid for a repeat in the Randox Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week.
Horse Power: Ametist can win the Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster
can win the SBK Lincoln (Heritage Handicap) (3.35pm) at Doncaster on Saturday afternoon as Flat racing returns.
McLoughlin hopes Freewheelin Dylan gets another Irish Grand National day in sun
Dermot McLoughlin is praying the sun keeps shining to give Freewheelin Dylan every chance of being the first back-to-back winner of the Irish Grand National since Brown Lad in 1975 and 1976.
Latest Grand National odds: Rachael Blackmore backed to win the race for a second time aboard Minella Times
Rachael Blackmore was the toast of Aintree in 2021 and punters are placing their faith in the Gold Cup-winning jockey taking Liverpool by storm once again this year.
De Bromhead's Cheltenham stars back on home turf in Waterford
Jubilant jockey Rachael Blackmore and trainer Henry de Bromhead are back on home turf in Waterford following their remarkable Gold Cup win at Cheltenham.