Grand National News

To keep up with all the latest news on this year's Grand National we shall be posting the latest updates on all matters relating to this spectacular event. So if you're interested in the runners participating and how they are progressing in their preparation just click on the Grand National News button.

Very recent news relating to The Grand National is that there will be a new sponsor for the greatest horserace in the world, John Smiths beer will take up the lead sponsor for the next 3 years. So, if you're a beer drinker and considering visiting the event there will probably be lots of beer stalls to visit.

It maybe worth your while book marking this section to ensure you don't miss out on any of the latest details.

Latest News

The Big Day04 Apr 2008
Money Back for 2nd Place03 Apr 2008
Grand National Bet of the Week 03 Apr 2008
Comply Or Die Backed Into 10/102 Apr 2008
98 Grand National Runners 05 Mar 2008
Mr Pointment Grand National Odds 26 Feb 2008
Snowy Morning Disappointing 24 Feb 2008
Beef and Salmon Chickens Out 22 Feb 2008
Grand National Final Runners will be Announced on Thursday 3rd April05 Feb 2008
2008 Grand National Ante Post Betting 05 Feb 2008
2008 Grand National Weights 05 Feb 2008
Tote Grand National Betting04 Feb 2008
Paul Nicholls Grand National Team 30 Jan 2008
Irish 2008 Grand National Entries 30 Jan 2008
2008 Grand National Entries 30 Jan 2008
Backing a Grand National Outsider22 Jan 2008
Bewleys Berry Grand National Odds22 Jan 2008
Philson Run on target for Aintree Grand National15 Jan 2008
Butlers Cabin Grand National Betting08 Jan 2008
Womens Dress Sense Snubbed By Earl09 Aug 2007
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The Aintree course is nearly two and a quarter miles in circumference, there are 16 fences and a run in of 494 yards.

Grand National Fences
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Online Betting Guide
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Grand National Tips
The Grand National entries for 2008 have now been named and will be cut down to 40 runners shortly before the race.

Grand National Runners