Seabass in the big race at 4.15. Katie Walsh rode him round into 3rd place last year and he can put that experience to good use. The John Smith’s Grand National always throws up great stories and none would be … (read more)

The 3.05 John Smith’s Melling Chase is one of the races of the year and Mick fancies Sprinter Sacre to continue his fabulous run of wins. He won’t be much of a price though, so probably a race to watch … (read more)

Mick has been busy at Aintree for the last couple of days, preparing for his work with Channel 4 and is excited by the amazing racing to come this week. 15.40 John Smith’s Foxhunters Chase Bold Addition. Won very well … (read more)

This weekend, the world and its media will descend upon Aintree racecourse for three of the biggest days in the British sporting and social calendar. The John Smith’s Grand National is watched by over 11 million viewers across the world. … (read more)

With Cheltenham out of the way, the focus of attention moves to Liverpool and the three day John Smith’s Grand National meeting that starts on 4th April. With only three weeks gap between Cheltenham and Aintree we might see some … (read more)

I don’t miss race riding every day, just on the big days riding good horses in good races. So I guess I miss that buzz when I knew I was on a nice one of Sheikh Hamdan’s. But I’m now … (read more)

Paul Nicholls (left) with Graham Wylie (owner of Prince de Beauchene and On His Own, favourites for the 2013 JSGN) and John Hales (owner of 2012 winner Neptune Collonges) Win two places at this prestigious lunch at Aintree on March … (read more)

You’ve not got long to vote for your favourite Grand National Legend! John Smith’s and Aintree Racecourse have teamed up to celebrate the true Legends of the Grand National from the 1830s through to the present day. The experts have … (read more)

Aintree Racecourse is in the process of seeking a new title sponsor for the Grand National from 2014 after John Smith’s confirmed that they will not be renewing the sponsorship beyond next year. The 2013 meeting will see the HEINEKEN … (read more)

The 2011 John Smith’s Aintree Legends race celebrated the 30 year anniversary of Bob Champion’s fairy-tale win on Aldaniti in 1981 and was such a success that it was repeated in 2012 with a stellar line up including Mick Kinane, … (read more)