Aintree REJECTS pleas to delay Grand National by a few days until betting shops are allowed to re-open as part of Government’s roadmap out of lockdown An estimated £125m is bet on the National — Britain’s biggest betting race Betting shops are set to re-open two days after the Grand National on April 10 Betting … Read more
The golden girl of British horse racing is at the centre of a toxic row in the £3.3billion sport amid accusations over a rival horse’s death and bullying by jealous jockeys. Bryony Frost, 25, has enjoyed extraordinary attention thanks to her historic win last month and passionate post-race interviews. But the spotlight shining on Frost … Read more
Grand National winner turned racehorse trainer Richard Guest has been turfed out of his home in the former grounds of a country manor after a judge found he had turned the property into ‘a mess’. Mr Guest, who won the 2001 Grand National on Red Marauder, has been locked in a court fight with wealthy … Read more
Tucked away from view in a luscious green field at the foot of the Blackdown Hills in Somerset is a chestnut gelding who — if only he could talk — would have an extraordinary tale to tell indeed. As it is, the 19-year-old retired racehorse will have to make do with Hollywood speaking for him: … Read more
Jockey Liam Treadwell, who rode Mon Mome to a shock victory in the 2009 Grand National, has died aged 34. Trainer Alastair Ralph confirmed the tragic news on Tuesday, describing Treadwell’s death as ‘unbelievably sad’ and a ‘big shock’. It has not yet been revealed how Treadwell, who was born in Arundel, Sussex, died, but … Read more