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Irish-trained horses have won six of the last eight renewals of the Randox Grand National and, last year, they filled the first four places. Below is a full list of Grand National horses ...

You can check out at any time. More info The 2025 Grand National is just days away, with Irish trainers once again sending a massive squad over to Aintree for the marathon contest. Irish-trained ...

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Intense Raffles won the Irish Grand National last year and is aiming to do what I Am Maximus did 12 months ago by following up the Fairyhouse victory with Aintree success. He is another who has ...

The horse matured into a Grand National contender on the back of victories this season in the Thyestes and the Bobbyjo Chase in Ireland before delivering a fairytale success at Aintree.

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1 Senior Chief 2 Hewick 3 Stumptown 4 Iroko Quick guide to runners Preview: I Am Maximus seeks repeat win Convincing victor last year, having won the Irish National 12 months earlier, and could ...