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Colin Tizzard has dominated the 2nd day of the Grand National meeting at Aintree. The trainer saddled a 4,334-1 treble.
Might Bite followed up his Festival win with victory in the Mildmay Novices chase on day 2 of the Grand National meeting at Aintree.
Just like then he beat his stable companion Whisper. Trainer Nicky Henderson with this win has further extended his lead at the top of the trainers championship.
Jockey Nico de Boinville spoke to Racing UK's Niall Hannity
Gold Cup winning jockey Robbie Power has won the 2nd race of Day 2 of the Grand National meeting at Aintree.
Riding Pingshou a 16/1 chance beat the 9/4 joint favourite Mount Mews for trainer Colin Tizzard.
Power who rides Regal Encore in the Grand National spoke to Racing UK's Niall Hannity.
North Yorkshire's keeping its fingers crossed that leading fancy Definitely Red can claim Grand National glory for trainer Brian Ellison and jockey Danny Cook.
He's been vying for favouritism for the worlds greatest steeplechase since winning at Doncaster last month.
It's only Cook's second ride in the race, and he's been speaking at Aintree with Bobby Beevers.
Hope all is well. Audio to download courtesy of Racing UK.
Experts all agree that the 2017 Radox Health Grand National is one of the most open of recent years with any number of horses going to post with a realistic chance of winning the worlds greatest steeplechase.
Mike Vince is covering his 25th National this year and he's been musing about the annual challenge to the nation...finding the big race winner.
Trainer Nicky Henderson's been trying to win the National for longer than any other trainer with a runner in the 2017 Grand National.
This year he tries with Cocktails at Dawn.
Dorset trainer Anthony Honeyball will saddle his first Grand National runner as a trainer when Regal Encore lines up in the big race.
He spoke to Mike Vince about how he is much looking forward to it.
Last years winning jockey David Mullins takes the ride on Irish hope Stellar Notion in this years Grand National.
Once again it means teaming up with trainer Henry de Bromhead, who has been assessing his chances.
Henry spoke to Mike Vince at Aintree
Last years winning jockey David Mullins takes the ride on Irish hope Stellar Notion in this years Grand National.
Once again it means teaming up with trainer Henry de Bromhead, who has been assessing his chances. Henry spoke to Mike Vince at Aintree
Top Amateur Jamie Codd has spoken of his dream of adding a Grand National to his cv as he prepares for his first ride in the Aintree spectacular on Saturday. Codd rides the Gordon Elliott trained Cause of Causes, on who he won the Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. He's just thrilled to be part of one of the worlds great sporting occasions. He spoke to Mike Vince.
Jockey Daryl Jacob is in the record books for having ridden the narrowest ever National winner when Neptune Collonges scraped home by a nose. This time he rides the Irish raider Ucello Conti
Mike Vince reports.
The Last Samurai, who was second to Rule The World last year has to carry top weight this time.
Here's his trainer Kim Bailey.
The Last Samurai, who was second to Rule The World last year has to carry top weight this time.
Here's his trainer Kim Bailey.
18 year old Harry Cobden will have his first ride in the National on board Just a Par.
Cobden, set to be crowned Stobart Champion Conditional jockey later this month has been speaking of his excitement at the ride on of trainer Paul Nicholls 5 runners. Just a Par will have new owners on Saturday.
The youngster has been speaking with Mike Vince.
Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls looks for his second win in the worlds greatest steeplechase by saddling 5 of the runners.
Here's how he assesses his squad.
The man whose framed the weights for the Randox Health Grand National says he's well pleased with how the final field shapes up.
The Last Samurai, second a year ago has top weight and following the absence of Pendra Doctor Harper gets into the race as number 40.
The man behind the weights is the Head of Handicapping at the British Horseracing Authority Phil Smith.
No Amateur has a better record over the famous fences than Sam Waley-Cohen who has dreamed of adding Grand National glory to his memorable Cheltenham Gold Cup win on Long Run at the start of the decade.
This time he rides The Young Master, part owned by his father and Sam's been speaking with Mike Vince about his prospects.
Barry Geraghty rode his 2nd winner of the day as Buveur D'air easily followed up his Champion Hurdle success of Last Month.
The Nicky Henderson trained 4/9 favourite beat his stable companion My Tent or Yours just as he did in the race at Cheltenham
Geraghty spoke to Racing UK's Niall Hannity after the victory.
Lizzie Kelly secured the biggest win of her career and in fact the biggest win by any lady jump jockey in britain when riding Tea for Two to success in the Grade 1 Betway Bowl.
in last month's cheltenham Gold cup the combination fell at only the second fence but earned cpmpensation for that disappointment with a gutsy win over Cue Card.
Kelly spoke to Racing UK's Niall Hannity after her landmark victory.
Triumph Hurdle winner remained unbeaten when easily taking the Doom Bar Anniversary Hurdle on the first day of the Grand National Meeting at Aintree..
The 4/11 favourite beat Divin Bere with Barry Geraghty back in the saddle fter he was forced to miss the recent Cheltenham festival through injury
Geraghty who will ride More of That in the Grand National spoke to Racing UK's Niall Hannity after the race.
Noel Fehily has ridden the 5/1 chance Flying Angel to success in the opening race on the first day of the Grand National Meeting at Aintree.
The Nigel Twiston Davies trained runner held off the challenge of Cloudy Dream and Fehily wll be riding the trainer's Blaklion in Saturday's Grand National;
Racing UK's Niall Hannity spoke to Fehily after the win
The jockey who'll ride one of the leading fancies for Saturday's Randox Health Grand National admits the race cannot now come fast enough.
David Bass rides The Last Samuri, on whom he finished second to Rule the World last April, having looked the most likely winner at the final fence.
Bass excelled on Willoughby Court to claim his first Cheltenham Festival victory last month and now he has his eyes set on the worlds greatest steeplechase.
He's been speaking with Mike Vince.
A five year old boy whose battle with cancer has touched thousands has been given an honorary place in Saturday's Grand National.
Bradley Lowery, a passionate Sunderland fan will be a VIP guest at the race and he will be shown as number 41 in the race in the official card, with the colours of his beloved team, to highlight awareness and raised funds to fight the rare Neuroblastoma cancer.
Mike Vince talked to Scott Bowers of The Jockey Club
Last years runner up Dare to Endeavour heads a strong Irish challenge for the Betfred Becher Chase over the famous Grand National fences at Aintree tomorrow.
The horse that beat Dare to Endeavour last year, Highland Lodge, is back in search of an encore while the top weight is the Last Samuri, second in the National itself last Spring.
This time Dare to Endeavour is ridden by Harry Skelton. These are his pre race thoughts.
In his first press conference as winning jockey of the 2016 Crabbie's Grand National, David Mullins talked through the race plan, and why he has a day off tomorrow...
David Mullins is from a famous horse racing family, he talks about his memories of the Crabbie's Grand National growing up.
The winning jockey David Mullins speaks to Mike Vince after his winning ride on Rule the World
David Mullins has never ridden in the Crabbie's Grand National before, and he tried to put into words how it felt to cross the line as the winner.
David Mullins explains how it nearly went wrong for Rule the World during the 2016 Crabbie's Grand National.
Winning trainer Mouse Morris talks about Rule the World's stunning victory in the 2016 Crabbie's Grand National.
Tom Scudamore had an easy ride to victory on Thistlecrack in the fourth race of the day at Aintree, the Silver Cross Stayers' Hurdle. He talked about the race and looked ahead to the day's main event, the Crabbie's Grand National.
Willie Mullins speaks to Mike Vince after the third race of the day, the Doom Bar Maghull Novices Hurdle, was won by Douvan.
Yorkhill won the second race of the day, The EZ Trader Mersey Novices' Hurdle. Winning trainer Willie Mullins talked about the horse's progress since Cheltenham, and gave an update on injured jockey Ruby Walsh.
Jason Maguire, John Aldridge and Sam Warburton share their tips for the day's racing - including who they're backing in the Crabbie's Grand National
Nathan Horrocks explains his role working with Jockey Cam at Aintree, and he also tells us about his second job as Many Clouds' work rider.
Nick Luck talks to connections of the 2014 winner at the Crabbie's Grand National Weights Launch.
After the weights were announced for this year's Crabbie's Grand National, Betfred's Mark Pearson explained how this had affected the betting ahead of the race.
Last year's winner Many Clouds has been set the top weight of 11st 10lb for this year's Crabbies Grand National. The man in charge of setting the weights for the horses, the BHA's Phil Smith, told the Grand National weights lunch how he made the decisions for this year's race.
Clerk of the Course Andrew Tulloch talks grass and fences ahead of this weekend's racing.
Trevor Hemmings, the owner of the 2015 Crabbie's Grand National winner Many Clouds, is no stranger to Aintree success.
Hemmings's horses have now won the National three times, Hedgehunter in 2005, Ballabriggs (pictured) in 2011 and now Many Clouds.
Leighton Aspell rode the 2015 Grand National winner Many Clouds, trained by Oliver Sherwood in Lambourn, Berkshire.
For Aspell, it was his 2nd win, after riding Pineau De Re to victory last year, the first jockey to do so since Brian Fletcher won on Red Rum in '73 and '74.
For trainer Oliver Sherwood, it was his first Grand National winner, although Many Clouds did win the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury last November.
Hear the #soundofthecrowd as #Aintree racegoers cheer home Many Clouds and Leighton Aspell win the big race!
Horse racing fans at #Aintree tell reporter Tania Snuggs why they wanted to sign a tribute board for #AP McCoy.
The Voice of Racing, Sir Peter O'Sullevan speaks about AP McCoy ahead of the Champion Jockey's 20th ride in the Crabbie's Grand National.
Willie Mullins speaks after Nicols Canyon wins the opening race of the day at #Aintree, the 1.30 Novices' Hurdle. Nicols Canyon was ridden by Ruby Walsh.
Ruby Walsh speaks after winning the opening race of the day at #Aintree, the 1.30 Novices' Hurdle on board Nichols Canyon, trained by Willie Mullins.
Jack Pryor, trainee Clerk of the Course, assisting Andrew Tulloch, the Clerk at #Aintree, looks back at yesterday's races and has the latest on the going today.
Pupils at Barlow Primary School, part of the Resonate Liverpool Music School, practice the National Anthem ahead of singing it before the #GrandNational.
What an entrance for horse racing fans as they make their way into the famous #Aintree racecourse!
Captain Justin Matthews talks to audioBoom reporter Tania Snuggs about entertaining the crowds at the world's most famous horse racing event .
Hopes of a first Welsh trained National winner for a generation rest on the shoulders of Al Co, trained in Pembrokeshire by Peter Bowen.
Bowen could have mixed emotions as his 17 year old son Sean is riding against him, on the Paul Nicholls trained Mon Parrain.
Trainer Warren Greatrex has enjoyed a memorable season, climaxed by winning the World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
He has his first two runners in the race - Dolatulo ridden by Dougie Costello and Tranquil Sea, to be ridden by stable jockey Gavin Sheehan.
Trainer David Pipe relies on the 10 year old Soll as he seeks to win the Crabbie's #GrandNational at Aintree for the second time.
Tom Scudamore rides the well supported Soll who is a reasonably recent recruit to Pipe's yard.
2 times #GrandNational winning jockey Ruby Walsh will partner Ballycasey in Saturday's Crabbie's Grand National at #Aintree.
Walsh is the most successful current rider in the race and spoke to Rupert Bell about the unique challenges of riding in the race and reflects on the career of his great friend and rival AP McCoy.
Rocky Creek gives jockey Sam Twiston-Davies a major chance of winning the Crabbie's #GrandNational in his first season as Paul Nicholls' number one jockey.
The most successful jump jockey in history, AP McCoy will retire later today if he can win the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree this afternoon.
Aintree is a complete sell out and the bookmakers expect a huge gamble on the record breaking Champion's mount Shut The Front Door.
Jockey Nick Scholfield has come in for the plum ride on Spring Heeled, one of the six strong Irish trained challenge for the 2015 Crabbies #GrandNational.
He has a third place on TeaforThree on his cv and has made a special trip to Ireland to school the 8 year old, who has been laid out for the race by trainer Jim Cullotty.
A year after being balloted out of the big race, Night in Milan gets his chance in this year's National.
He's trained by Keith Reveley and ridden by his son James who's hoping the 9 year old's proven stamina will play to his strengths.
Sam Waley-Cohen has become the most successful jockey ever over the National fences as he recorded his 6th win over the course.
Amateur jockey Sam rode Rajdhani Express to success in the Crabbie's Topham Chase beating Fairy Rath.
Tony picks up first trophy of 2015 Ladies Day at Aintree. Listen to the #soundofthecrowd as he collects award for ride on Don Cossack
Hear the #SoundoftheCrowd as Saphir De Rheu and Sam Twiston-Davies win the Mildmay Novices' Chase at #Aintree
A grey day at Aintree as Saphir De Rheu won in the familiar colours of the Stewart Family. The 13/8 favourite made a return to fences after finishing 2nd in last month's World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival
The Jockey who was denied #GrandNational victory in the closest ever finish to the worlds greatest steeplechase is hoping for better luck in 2015.
Richie McLernon, beaten by Neptune Collonges on board Sunnyhillboy three years ago this time goes to post on the Emma Lavelle trained Court by Surprise.
Trainer Gordon Elliott announced his arrival in the racing when saddling Silver Birch to win the #GrandNational at his very first attempt.
Now the County Meath handler is back in search of more, saddling Cause of Causes, no mean second string for JP McManus after winning at this years #CheltenhamFestival.
Hear the #soundofthecrowd as Aintree watches Theinval and Jeremiah McGrath win the Alder Hey Children's Charity Handicap.
It's Day 2 at #Aintree and there are some fantastic races lined up for today. Rupert Bell has the latest from the Crabbie's #GrandNational Festival.
On the Fringe gave Nina Carberry her first win over the big fences when she steered the 5/2 favourite to success in the Foxhunters' chase over the #GrandNational course.
Hear the #soundofthecrowd as AP and Jezki return after their Doom Bar Aintree Hurdle success.
Hear the #soundofthecrowd as Champion Jockey AP McCoy wins the Doom Bar Aintree Hurdle on Jezki
Silvianaco Conti made up for his flop in the Cheltenham Gold Cup by winning the Betfred Bowl for the 2nd year running on the opening day of the grand National meeting at #Aintree
Sent off the 7/4 favourite the Paul Nicholls trained runner was never headed under an inspired ride from jockey Noel Fehily.
The jockey who was denied #GrandNational victory in the closest ever finish to the world's greatest steeplechase is hoping for better luck in 2015.
Richie McLernon, beaten by Neptune Collonges, was on board Sunnyhillboy three years ago. This time he goes to post on the Emma Lavelle trained Court by Surprise.
He told Mike Vince that he's hopeful of a bold show.
Clarcam has taken to opening race of the #CrabbiesGrandNational meeting at #Aintree, the Grade 1 Manifesto Novices Chase.
The 5/1 chance who is trained in Ireland by Gordon Elliot disappointed at last month's Cheltenham Festival, but today he came home to win by 4 lengths.
Hear the sound of the #Aintree crowd call home Ruby Walsh as he wins the opening race at the Crabbie's Grand National Festival for trainer Gordon Elliott. #soundofthecrowd
Mike Vince reports from #Aintree on the final forty runners for #CrabbiesGrandNational on Saturday.
Nina Carberry heads to #GrandNational meeting at #Aintree with growing confidence she could become the first woman to ride a winner over the famous fences.
Just days after her sister in law Katie Walsh claimed a thrilling Irish Grand National triumph, Nina will hope to make history on First Lieutenant in the National, and before then on Cheltenham hero On the Fringe who lines up against 29 rivals in the Crabbies Foxhunters Chase over one full circuit of the fences on the opening day of the meeting on Thursday.