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Randox Health Grand National: Our video guide to all 40 runners and riders at Aintree for the big race

Brant Dunshea is poised to take up the role of acting CEO of the British Horseracing Authority from January next year

Brant Dunshea to assume acting CEO duties at the British Horseracing Authority

Kandoo Kid kept on strongly to give Paul Nicholls a valuable Coral Gold Cup victory at Newbury.

Kandoo performance sees Coral Gold Cup heading back to Ditcheat

Sir Gino put up a brilliant display to take the BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle

Arise, Sir Gino! Fighting Fifth super-sub leaving Henderson with ‘conundrum’

The Jukebox Man made a successful start to his career over fences for owner Harry Redknapp in the Coral John Francome Novices’ Chase at Newbury

The Jukebox Man proves a big hit on fencing bow

Strong Leader cemented his status as a major player in the staying division with a comeback victory in the Coral Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury

Strong Leader off to solid start for the season at Newbury

Henry de Bromhead hopes to see Rachael Blackmore return to the saddle in the “next few weeks”. 

Rachael Blackmore closing in on riding return

Willie Mullins could still be represented in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase with the possibility of supplementing Fact To File

Fact To File could yet enter the King George picture, says Mullins

Boothill is set to renew rivalry with Jonbon in the Betfair Tingle Creek at Sandown on Saturday week

Boothill on course for another Jonbon clash

Beauport will be aimed at the Randox Grand National following his 31-length stroll to victory in the Berkshire National at Ascot on Saturday

Beauport connections dreaming of Grand National glory

Nicky Henderson believes Iberico Lord “needs to learn a bit more” before being stepped up in class following a successful debut over fences at Kempton

Iberico Lord makes winning start to chase career

Royale Pagaille can lay claim to being the toughest after a successful defence of the Betfair Chase to provide Rich Ricci with his 100th Grade One winner.

Royale Pagaille gives Rich Ricci landmark winner in Betfair Chase

Shoot First ploughed through the Haydock mud to ensure the Betfair Stayers’ Handicap Hurdle went to Ireland for the second year in succession.

Charles Byrnes on target again as Shoot First strikes for Haydock gold

Kim Bailey was thrilled to see Trelawne come of age after prevailing in a thrilling tussle with Iroko in the Betfair Exchange Graduation Chase at Haydock.

Trelawne sees off Iroko in Haydock thriller

Brighterdaysahead announced herself as a real top-notch performer when seeing off current champion State Man to take the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

Brighterdaysahead sees off champion State Man in Morgiana battle

There was a tragic postscript to the Holland Cooper Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on Sunday when Abuffalosoldier collapsed and died

Sombre scenes at Cheltenham, with victorious Abuffalosoldier among three fatalities

Peaky Boy landed the mallardjewellers.com Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at Cheltenham for Nicky Henderson.

Peaky Boy perfect over fences first time at Cheltenham

Burdett Road kept on gamely to run out a well-backed winner of the Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham and ignite Champion Hurdle dreams.

Greatwood goes to Burdett Road, with sights now on Champion challenge

Freddie Gingell under Il Ridoto wins the Paddy Power Gold Cup

Il Ridoto wins the Paddy Power Gold Cup 

Jonbon knuckled down when it mattered to claim a neat success and retain his title in the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.

Businesslike Jonbon makes it back-to-back Shloer Chase victories

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