Racing News & Previews
Race previews, festival guides, and seasonal features. Expert analysis and betting angles for upcoming UK fixtures.
Bookmakers Hit for £10 Million After Grand National 2026: The Betting Story
I Am Maximus winning the 2026 Grand National cost bookmakers over £10 million in payouts. One punter walked away with £800,000 from a single bet. Here is the full betting story.
How Bookmakers Make Money on the Grand National: A Data-Driven Analysis
We built an XGBoost prediction model for the 2026 Grand National. It found zero value bets across 34 runners. Here is the data, the mathematics, and the structural advantage that explains why.
What Next for I Am Maximus? The 2027 Grand National and the Red Rum Dream
I Am Maximus has won the Grand National twice. Could he become only the second horse in history to win it three times? We look at what comes next for Willie Mullins's star and the 2027 Aintree dream.
I Am Maximus Joins Red Rum: The History Behind the 2026 Grand National's Most Remarkable Win
I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain the Grand National title in 2026. We look at the records broken, what it means for Willie Mullins, and why this win is one for the history books.
Grand National 2026 Result: I Am Maximus Wins — Full Result, Finishing Order & Reaction
I Am Maximus won the 2026 Grand National at Aintree on 11 April, ridden by Paul Townend for Willie Mullins. Full result, finishing order, SP and race reaction.
Grand National 2026 Going Report & Weather: Conditions for Saturday
The latest going report from Aintree, the weather forecast for Saturday 11 April, and how ground conditions will affect the 2026 Grand National field.
Grand National 2026 Longshots: Big-Priced Horses With a Chance
Six longshots and outsiders in the 2026 Grand National field with a genuine chance of getting round and running into the frame at double-digit odds.
Grand National 2026 Trends: 10 Stats That Point to the Winner
The statistical trends that have shaped the Grand National for a decade — age, weight, recent form, and the numbers that narrow a 34-runner field down to a shortlist for Saturday.
Previous Grand National Winners: The Last 10 Years of Aintree Heroes
The last 10 winners of the Grand National — horses, jockeys, trainers, and the winning patterns that teach us how to find the 2026 winner.
Aintree Festival 2026 Thursday Preview: Day One Tips & Feature Races
The Aintree Festival opens on Thursday 9 April with the Bowl Chase, Aintree Hurdle, and Manifesto Novices' Chase. Our race-by-race preview with tips and selections.
Aintree Ladies Day 2026: Friday Race Preview, Tips & What to Expect
Aintree Ladies Day on Friday 10 April features the Melling Chase, Topham Chase, and Sefton Novices' Hurdle. Our full preview with tips, race analysis, and a guide to the day.
Grand National 2026 Betting for Beginners: How to Pick a Horse & Place Your First Bet
Never bet on the Grand National before? Our beginner's guide covers everything — what the race is, how to place a bet, what each-way means, and how to pick a horse.
How to Watch the Grand National 2026: TV Times, Live Stream & Radio
Everything you need to watch the 2026 Grand National on Saturday 11 April — ITV coverage times, ITVX live streaming, Radio 5 Live commentary, and options for watching abroad.
Newmarket Craven Meeting 2026: Dates, Key Races & Betting Guide
Newmarket Craven Meeting 2026 preview — Craven Stakes, Nell Gwyn, and the Classic trials that shape the 2000 and 1000 Guineas markets. Dates, runners, and betting angles.
Punchestown Festival 2026 Preview: Dates, Races & Betting Guide
Full Punchestown Festival 2026 preview — key Grade 1 races, Cheltenham form horses to follow, dates, and the best betting angles for Ireland's end-of-season jumping showpiece.
Thirsk Opens for 2026 as the Grand National Takes Centre Stage
Thirsk Racecourse kicks off its 2026 flat season on Friday 10th April — just 24 hours before the Grand National at Aintree. A bumper Easter weekend for racing fans.
Grand National 2026 Sweepstake: Free Printable & How to Run It
Run your Grand National 2026 sweepstake the easy way. Free printable with all 34 runners, how to draw names, prize split ideas, and what to do if your horse is a reserve.
What Time is the Grand National 2026? Race Schedule & TV Guide
The Grand National 2026 is at 4:00pm BST on Saturday 11 April at Aintree. Full day schedule, ITV coverage times, and when each race runs from 1:45pm.
Grand National 2026 Runners and Riders: Full Field & Weights
Grand National 2026 runners and riders — full field of 34, weights, trainers, jockeys, and profiles of every confirmed runner at Aintree on 11 April.
Grand National 2026 Tips: Best Bets, Each-Way Picks & Value
Grand National 2026 tips for Aintree on 11 April — our best bets, each-way selections, and the key trends that point to this year's winner.
Champion Hurdle 2026: Lossiemouth Wins as Rich Ricci Makes History
Lossiemouth won the 2026 Champion Hurdle at 7/5 for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend. Full race analysis and the story of Rich Ricci's historic Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup double.
Cheltenham to Aintree 2026: Which Horses to Follow at the Grand National
Cheltenham is done — Aintree is ten days away. Which horses from the Festival can translate their form to the Grand National meeting on 9-11 April 2026?
Cheltenham Festival 2026 Review: Winners, Upsets & Highlights
The full Cheltenham Festival 2026 review — Gaelic Warrior's Gold Cup demolition, Lossiemouth's Champion Hurdle, Rich Ricci's historic double, and every day's talking points.
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2026 Result: Gaelic Warrior Wins by 8 Lengths
Gaelic Warrior won the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup by 8 lengths under Paul Townend for Willie Mullins. Full race analysis, how it unfolded, and what comes next.
Grand National 2026 Preview: Runners, Odds & Betting Guide
Complete Grand National 2026 preview — ante-post favourites, key runners, the handicap weights, and how to find value in the world's most famous race at Aintree.
Cheltenham Festival 2026: Each-Way Value Picks for Every Day
Our best each-way bets for every day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival — from Champion Day to Gold Cup Friday. Value picks at bigger prices for punters who like to dig deeper.
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2026: Form Guide, Odds & Best Bets
A deep dive into the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup field — form analysis for every leading contender, ante-post odds compared, and where we think the value lies on Gold Cup Day.
Cheltenham Festival 2026 Preview: Dates, Key Races & Betting Guide
Your complete Cheltenham Festival 2026 preview — all four days of racing, key contenders for the Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle, and how to find value in the ante-post markets.
Cheltenham Festival 2025 Review: Winners, Upsets & Highlights
Full Cheltenham Festival 2025 recap — Golden Ace's Champion Hurdle shock, Inothewayurthinkin's Gold Cup victory, and all 28 race results from the four days at Prestbury Park.