Horse racing news
16
Apr
One of the UK Grand National races, the Scottish Grand National, is all ready to launch into action between Friday, 17 April and Saturday, 18 April. Its headline race of the same name will be conducted on the second day of the event, attracting a lot of interest from bettors and bookmakers alike. You will find Scottish Grand National odds on all major bookmaking platforms that include horse racing.
The Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Steeple Chase is a Premier Handicap National Hunt steeplechase that accepts both male and female horses aged five years or older. It is run over...
14
Apr
As April 2026 crosses into its third week, it is time for the third of the four UK and Ireland Grand Nationals to take centrestage in the National Hunt calendar. The Scottish Grand National will take place between Friday, 17 April and Saturday, 18 April at the Ayr Racecourse this year.
The very first race conducted in Scotland under the name of Grand National took place in 1858 and consisted of 32 jumps. Since then, it changed its location twice until finding its home at the Ayr Racecourse in 1965.
Located in the town of Ayr, the Ayr Racecourse covers both...
10
Apr
In this article, we tell you about the JCB Melling Chase odds and betting markets. The second day’s premier race is run over 2 miles, 3 furlongs, and 200 yards on the Aintree racecourse.
If you’re planning to bet on this race, read our guide on the popular JCB Melling Chase betting markets, latest odds, and what to look for in a runner.
New customers can check the Grand National Welcome Offer at 7bet.
Melling Chase Odds
The 2026 JCB Melling Chase is scheduled at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool on Friday, 10 April at 15:30 BST. It’s a Class 1, Grade 1 steeplechase...
09
Apr
The Aintree Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race that accepts both male and female horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (4,023 metres) and includes 11 hurdles to be jumped.
In this article, you will find the current odds and a detailed overview of the Aintree Hurdle betting markets. If you want to know more about the race cards and list of runners, take a look at our article about the Grand National Opening Day.
New customers can check the Grand National Welcome Offer at 7bet....
08
Apr
The Aintree Bowl odds for 2026 will once again shape expectations for one of the standout Grade 1 races at the Grand National Festival. With leading chasers stepping up after Cheltenham, Aintree Bowl betting offers a mix of short-priced favourites and value outsiders.
On this page, you’ll find the latest Aintree Bowl betting odds, key betting markets, and how different wager types work ahead of the race.
New customers can check the Grand National Welcome Offer at 7bet.
Aintree Bowl Odds
The 2026 Aintree Bowl is scheduled at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool on Thursday 9 April, with an advertised off time of...
08
Apr
Three days of the Grand National 2026 are packed with exciting races and hard battles on the tracks. The third and the last day culminates in what is universally recognised as the most famous steeplechase not only in Britain but around the world, the Grand National main race that gave the name to the entire event.
With a reputation like this, no wonder it is considered the highlight of the entire National Hunt season at the Aintree Racecourse where it is run. While the current format of the race allows 34 runners, this year there have been 49 runners declared...
08
Apr
The Topham Handicap Chase is a famous horse race held every April during Aintree’s Grand National festival. While shorter than the Grand National, it uses the same historic course and its famously challenging fences.
The race often highlights future Grand National contenders who are gaining experience for the following year. However, winning both the Topham and the Grand National remains an incredibly rare and difficult achievement.
The Topham Handicap Chase 2026 will be run on Friday, 10th April 2026. Our simple guide has you covered about all its details, from Topham Handicap Chase runners to racecards.
What Is the Topham Handicap Chase?
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08
Apr
The culmination of the Grand National Festival, the Grand National Saturday is its third and final day. As you can guess from the name, it usually falls on a Saturday and features the main race of the event, the Grand National chase. For this reason it is also often referred to simply as the Grand National Day.
The Grand National is often regarded as the most significant cultural event in Britain’s National Hunt calendar. In this article, you will find detailed information on what to expect on the third day of the Grand National, including the races it hosts, the...
08
Apr
The Melling Chase was introduced to the Aintree schedule in 1991 and features some iconic names. It is a prestigious Grade 1 race run over a distance of approximately 2 miles and 4 furlongs on Aintree’s Mildmay course, requiring runners to jump 16 fences.
It often serves as the ultimate rematch for top horses stepping up from Cheltenham’s Queen Mother Champion Chase or coming out of the Ryanair Chase. The Melling Chase takes place annually in early April during the world-famous Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.
It is the signature feature race of Day 2, traditionally known as...