Matt Butler

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Irish Grand National field gets huge shake-up as 14 of the top 20 in the weights come out at confirmations stage

1 week ago | racingpost.com | Matt Butler

Monday's BoyleSports Irish Grand National (5.00) has a significantly different shape to it following the confirmations stage, with 14 of the first 20 runners at the head of the weights taken out on Wednesday.
Willie Mullins trails Dan Skelton by less than £1,500 and is 1-6 to win the trainers' title - what are the key prizes to play for?

1 week ago | racingpost.com | Lewis Porteous |Matt Butler

Willie Mullins is no bigger than 1-6 to retain the British jumps trainers' championship he won for the first time last year after a one-two in the Coral Scottish National put him right on the coattails of long-time leader Dan Skelton.
Constitution Hill's redemption bid and may we get Galopin Des Champs v Gaelic Warrior? Blockbuster Punchestown festival entries made

2 weeks ago | racingpost.com | Matt Butler

Constitution Hill has appeared among a blockbuster list of entries for the Grade 1s at the Punchestown festival, with Nicky Henderson's star hurdler seemingly on course for potential rematches with Lossiemouth, State Man, Brighterdaysahead and Golden Ace. Henderson insisted earlier this week that Punchestown remained the plan for Constitution Hill despite falls at the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals, and he featured among a cast of 14 entries for the Boodles Champion Hurdle on May 2.
Lulamba a significant absentee as Aintree's Grand National undercard is hit by going-related non-runners

3 weeks ago | racingpost.com | Matt Butler

Aintree's Grand National undercard has been impacted by drying conditions, with Mersey Novices' Hurdle favourite Lulamba among a growing list of non-runners. Nicky Henderson's star juvenile is the most noteworthy absentee from Saturday's card, with the going described as good on the Mildmay tracks (hurdle and chase) despite regular watering by officials at the track, including 8mm after racing on Friday.
Confirmed runners and riders for the 2025 Grand National at Aintree

3 weeks ago | racingpost.com | Matt Butler

I Am Maximus will bid to win a second consecutive Randox Grand National (4.00 Saturday) after heading the final declarations for Saturday's race at Aintree. There were no changes to the final field, capped at 34 runners, with the Gordon Elliott-trained Duffle Coat the last one into the race.
Confirmed runners and riders for the 2025 Grand National at Aintree

3 weeks ago | racingpost.com | Matt Butler

I Am Maximus will bid to win a second consecutive Randox Grand National (4.00 Saturday) after heading the final declarations for Saturday's race at Aintree. There were no changes to the final field, capped at 34 runners, with the Gordon Elliott-trained Duffle Coat the last one into the race.
Amo support a boost for the Brocklesby - plus the names to take from informative cards at Doncaster and Leopardstown

3 weeks ago | racingpost.com | Matt Butler |Patrick Madden

Brocklesby profile on the upThe Brocklesby feels like it matters again and that is a good thing. At the back end of the last decade, the first two-year-old race of the year in Britain felt unloved. It was often buried on the card and rarely attracted precocious juveniles who might go on to better things, perhaps unsurprisingly given winning connections were only getting rewarded with roughly £6,000 to £7,000. Fast forward a few years and it feels like a race worth watching with interest.
Why the Aintree Hurdle may be no walkover for Constitution Hill - plus a hugely impressive bumper winner to note

1 month ago | racingpost.com | Matt Butler |Sam Hendry |Harry Wilson

Smart recruit for Hobbs and WhiteBy Sam HendryPhilip Hobbs and Johnson White have made steady strides together in their second full season as joint licence-holders. After just 31 winners in 2022-23, the lowest number of winners sent out by Hobbs since 1988-89, the yard had 34 last season but that has gone up to 48 and counting this campaign, a tally made to look even better by the accompanying 20 per cent strike-rate.
Aintree is now under consideration for Constitution Hill - Nicky Henderson

1 month ago | racingpost.com | Matt Butler

The Aintree Hurdle is now under consideration for Constitution Hill, Nicky Henderson has revealed. However, Henderson has also indicated Punchestown could still be on the cards for his superstar hurdler, who saw his unbeaten record come to a crashing end in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival this month.
Punter turns £20 into almost £100,000 with audacious Friday night multiple

1 month ago | racingpost.com | Matt Butler

Friday night's racing at Southwell produced an evening to remember for one Ladbrokes punter, who turned £20 into almost £100,000 after landing an audacious multiple. The punter, based in St Helens, took aim at the second-half of the Southwell all-weather card and did not miss, winning £96,578 over the course of the final four races.

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Articles

Irish Grand National field gets huge shake-up as 14 of the top 20 in the weights come out at confirmations stage

Willie Mullins trails Dan Skelton by less than £1,500 and is 1-6 to win the trainers' title - what are the key prizes to play for?

Constitution Hill's redemption bid and may we get Galopin Des Champs v Gaelic Warrior? Blockbuster Punchestown festival entries made

Lulamba a significant absentee as Aintree's Grand National undercard is hit by going-related non-runners

Confirmed runners and riders for the 2025 Grand National at Aintree

Confirmed runners and riders for the 2025 Grand National at Aintree

Amo support a boost for the Brocklesby - plus the names to take from informative cards at Doncaster and Leopardstown

Why the Aintree Hurdle may be no walkover for Constitution Hill - plus a hugely impressive bumper winner to note

Aintree is now under consideration for Constitution Hill - Nicky Henderson

Punter turns £20 into almost £100,000 with audacious Friday night multiple

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