Countdown to the Grand National
Your complete guide to betting on the 2026 Grand National at Aintree. How the race works, bet types, picking a winner, key stats, and expert tips for the world’s greatest steeplechase.
A cracking evening's entertainment at Windsor with some genuine future stars on show and plenty for the notebook.
Monday's six-race card at Hexham served up quality action on testing ground, with several progressive types emerging from the fillies' contests.
Monday's six-race National Hunt card at Lingfield Park is headlined by the £15k Weatherbys Chase, with going conditions yet to be declared.
Monday's seven-race evening card at Windsor offers trainers a valuable opportunity to assess their charges on standard going in a low-pressure environment.
Monday's card at Hexham is dedicated entirely to the fillies, with six races ranging from novice stakes to handicaps on standard to slow ground.
Sunday's Chester card on soft ground produced some telling performances, with several horses marking themselves down as ones to follow through the season.
Danny McMenamin topped the ride charts with 10 mounts across a busy week that saw 435 rides spread across 26 fixtures, while Joe Tizzard and Syd Hosie led the trainer statistics.
