Paddy Power’s Epic Friday Cheat Sheet for day 2

They’re off and running as we gallop into day 2 and a fun Friday on Merseyside. The final field for the Grand National on Saturday is almost complete, but there’s plenty on Friday to set the scene before the world’s greatest jumps race comes under orders. First up is the not inconsiderable matter of the … Read more

Grand National jockey banned after horse which had ‘no more to give’ collapsed at Aintree

Micheal Nolan rode Celebre D’Allen in Saturday’s Grand National at Aintree The horse appeared to be struggling long before jockey Nolan pulled him up Nolan has been handed a 10-day ban by the British Horseracing Authority By ROBERT SUMMERSCALES Published: 15:33 EDT, 5 April 2025 | Updated: 15:55 EDT, 5 April 2025 Jockey Micheal Nolan has been … Read more

Today’s Fast Results at Grand National Festival

Aintree’s Grand National Festival is here – and Paddy Power News has you covered with our fast results service for 2025! The iconic Merseyside track stages three days of quality action and racegoers will be treated to a stack of Grade 1s as well as the world’s greatest steeplechase. In addition to being your home … Read more

Helen Flanagan looks amazing as she glams up in pink dress for Grand National with boyfriend Robbie Talbot

HELEN Flanagan looks incredible for her day at the Grand National with her boyfriend Robbie Talbot. For her day at the races, the mum of three opted for a stunning pink and red maxi dress, featuring a striking colour block cape detail. 4 Helen Flanagan and Robbie Talbott at Aintree Grand NationalCredit: Splash 4 Helen … Read more

Nick Rockett seals fairytale Grand National win at 33-1 for dad-and-son team and British owner who lost wife to cancer

NICK ROCKETT sealed a fairytale Grand National win for Bradford-born Stewart Andrew – with his beloved late wife’s favourite horse. The Willie Mullins-trained monster ridden by amateur jockey and son Patrick saw off last year’s winner I Am Maximus at huge odds of 33-1. 4 Amateur jockey Patrick Mullins – son of legendary trainer Willie … Read more

Patrick Mullins’ top Aintree picks on day two

Patrick Mullins’ Aintree picks 13:45 – Dancing City14:20 – Wellington Arch (each-way)14:55 – Salvator Mundi15:30 – Jonbon16:05 – Glengouly16:40 – Argento Boy17:15 – Lario (each-way) *All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change. I’m willing to forgive DANCING … Read more

Glam Aintree racegoers pull out all the stops for Day 1 of Grand National Festival with colour-pop outfits & fascinators

IT’S one of the most elite events in the world of racing – and this year, Aintree guests have not left us disappointed with their fashion looks. Soaking up the glorious sunshine, glam revellers arrived for day one of the Grand National Festival – and they’ve certainly pulled out all stops with the ensembles. 16 … Read more

Rachael Blackmore in ambulance after Rich Ricci and Willie Mullins horse Willy De Houelle suffers fatal Aintree injury

WILLY DE HOUELLE suffered a fatal injury at Aintree. And jockey Rachael Blackmore was taken into an ambulance following the fall. 2 Willy De Houelle – pictured in 2024 – suffered a fatal fall at AintreeCredit: Getty 2 Rachael Blackmore was riding the four-year-oldCredit: PA Willy De Houelle was racing in the Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O … Read more

Patrick Mullins’ top Aintree picks on day 1

Patrick Mullins’ Aintree picks 13:45 – Impaire Et Passe14:20 – Filibustering (each-way)14:55 – Gaelic Warrior15:30 – Constitution Hill16:05 – Annamix (each-way)17:15 – Seo Linn *All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change. Impaire Et Passe skipped Cheltenham to … Read more