The presenter of Saturday’s Virtual Grand National, Nick Luck, says the race will create a welcome distraction from the daily coronavirus news. Millions are expected to watch the race on ITV this weekend – with major bookmakers donating all profits to NHS Charities Together. “It was never set up for… Read More »
Tiger Roll is no better than 50-50 to bid for an historic third victory in the Grand National with part-owner Eddie O’Leary disappointed with his weight of 11 stone 10lb (74kg). The Gordon Elliott-trained 10-year-old became the first horse since Red Rum to claim back-to-back editions of the world’s most… Read More »
New Zealand jumper Tallyho Twinkletoe has equalled the feats of a champion jumper of yesteryear with his dominant victory in the Grand National Steeplechase at Ballarat. Tallyho Twinkletoe became the first horse since Mosstrooper in 1930 to complete the Grand National Hurdle/Steeplechase double in the same year. Patrick Payne calls… Read More »
View the results and replay for the 2019 Grand National Steeplechase. The Grand National Steeplechase was raced at Ballarat racecourse on 25/8/2019. Replay: "Tallyho Twinkletoe is a STAR!" ⭐⭐ WOW. JUST WOW. Tallyho Twinkletoe completes the Grand National Hurdle and Steeplechase double! @AusJumpsRacing pic.twitter.com/9IlDP02MMR — Racing.com (@Racing) August 25, 2019… Read More »
We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Ballarat on Sunday (25/8/2019) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * Market Movers include scratchings which can influence some moves.
The main race card in Victoria this Sunday will take place at Ballarat for Grand National Steeple Day. The weather is fine, the track is heavy (10) and the rail is in the true position from the 2000m-600m; Out five metres for the remainder. Race One: 2 Euroman Race Two:… Read More »
View the final field and barriers for the 2019 Grand National Steeplechase. The Grand National Steeplechase will be run on Sunday 25th August at Ballarat racecourse. Time: 4:25pm Distance: 4500m Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the Grand National Steeplechase? – Comment below No Horse Trainer Jockey… Read More »
Champion jumper Wells will line up in a capacity field of 12 in his attempt at a record fourth victory in the Grand National Steeplechase at Ballarat. Wells won the Grand National at Sandown in 2014 before his victories in the race at Ballarat in 2016 and 2017 and shares… Read More »
Champion jumper Wells has some unfinished business after claiming a second victory in the Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown. A fourth win in the Grand National Steeplechase at Ballarat in three weeks now awaits Wells after a nail-biting finish to Sunday’s 4200m-feature. Wells was the $3 favourite to claim a record… Read More »
The lone race card in Victoria this Sunday will take place at Sandown Lakeside for Grand National Day. The weather is fine, the track is soft (6) and the rail is in the true position for the entire circuit. Race One: 1 Wells Race Two: 2 Knock Knock Race Three:… Read More »
Eight races have been set down for Morphettville this Saturday where it is Grand National Day, bearing in mind the two jumps races will be run on the Parks track. The weather is fine, the track is soft (5) and the rail is out thirteen metres from the 1200m-Winning Post;… Read More »
Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have continued their domination of the jumps races at the Warrnambool carnival, taking out the Champion Novice Hurdle with Chequered Flag. The win in Thursday’s race was Maher and Eustace’s fourth jumps win following a double with Euroman and Bit Of A Lad on… Read More »
Wells’ shot at history has been put to rest before the halfway mark of the Grand National Steeplechase at Ballarat with jockey Richard Cully falling from the favourite. Attempting a fourth win in the National, Wells put in a faulty jump at the fifth fence of Sunday’s 4500m-race and parted… Read More »
Ballarat will play host to the main Victorian racing card on Sunday where it is Crisp Steeplechase Day. The weather forecast is for showers, the track is heavy (10) and the rail is out eight metres from the 600m-Winning Post; True for the remainder. BONUS #1: Claim $600 in… Read More »
View the final field for the 2018 Grand National Steeplechase. The Grand National Steeplechase will be run on Sunday 19th August at Ballarat racecourse. Time: 4:45pm Distance: 4500m Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the Grand National Steeplechase? – Comment below No Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight… Read More »
Former jumps jockey Craig Durden reached the top of his profession, claiming two Grand National Steeplechase victories along the way. Durden, who retired in 2010, was associated with many of the top jumpers from the stables of Jim Houlahan, Eric Musgrove and Robbie Laing. But he has a soft spot… Read More »
New Zealand trainer Emma-Lee Browne says she may keep fellow trainer Natalie Young to strapping duties after the win of Monarch Chimes at Sandown. Browne has been staying with Young and Trent Busuttin at their Cranbourne stable on her return to Australia with Monarch Chimes. Monarch Chimes competed in the… Read More »
Leading jumper Wells has shown he is on target to win a fourth Grand National Steeplechase with his victory at Bendigo. The Kathryn Durden-trained jumper is set to run in the Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown on August 5 before the Grand National Steeplechase at Ballarat a fortnight later following his… Read More »
Rising optimism in the Baie Des Iles camp has been mirrored by punters as momentum builds around Katie Walsh’s mount in the Grand National. Walsh will be teaming up with her husband, trainer Ross O’Sullivan, and is confident the seven-year-old mare can give a bold account in the Aintree spectacular… Read More »
View the results and finishing positions for Sunday’s (20/8/2017) Grand National Steeplechase. Results: Grand National Steeplechase results: 1st: 2. Wells2nd: 7. Over The Yardarm3rd: 5. Bold Zamour4th: 3. Dormello Mo — Just Horse Racing (@justhorseracing) August 20, 2017
