The 10-year-old was being prepared for Aintree but connections have called time on his career.

50-1 shot Noble Yeats took the glory.

Longhouse Poet is only eight and has raced just six times over fences but proved in the Thyestes Chase that he was well able for the rough and tumble of a big-field handicap.

Lucinda Russell-trained eight-year-old races to glory under Tom Scudamore.

‘It’s still hard to process it all, to be honest. It’s been unbelievable.’

Blackmore is closing in on leader Paul Townend in the race to become Champion Jockey.

The Tipperary native made history today at Aintree.

More glory for trainer Henry De Bromhead.

World’s greatest steeplechase is back, but taking place behind closed doors for the first time

There’s plenty to get stuck into.

A decision still has to be made on who will ride Anibale Fly at Aintree.

Huge outsider proves unstoppable at Fairyhouse under inspired Ricky Doyle.

Retired star jockey Barry Geraghty reflects on his memories of Irish and Aintree Grand Nationals.

Plenty to get stuck into over the next few days.

Keith Donoghue steered the two-time Grand National victor home in the Cross-Country Chase.

The announcement was made by owners Gigginstown House Stud.

It’s 20 years today since the pair were celebrating their Grand National win.

Can you recall the famous winners at Aintree?

ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin on Tiger Roll, the Grand National and racing memories.

The Gigginstown boss will be awaiting the decision with interest, writes Johnny Ward.

Gordon Elliott is hoping his star can make history in April.

The Gigginstown racing manager says the Gordon Elliott-trained horse needs a rating of 165 or lower.

Moments after achieving another Grand National success on Tiger Roll, Davy Russell dedicated his win to his East Cork neighbour.

Davy Russell rode the favourite past Magic of Light and Rathvinden to emulate the National icon.

The Meath jockey was due to ride Anibale Fly in tomorrow’s Grand National, but he is now set to miss out.

Johnny Ward on the runners and riders at Aintree this weekend.

Thom Malone runs through his picks for Friday.

Look ahead to the big one by reading Thom Malone’s thoughts in Heed Your Hunch.

‘The Lincoln handicap starts the British flat turf season at Doncaster tomorrow, but the race in Liverpool next week will dominate the public imagination,’ writes Thom Malone.

The Cross Country Chase winner at Cheltenham may yet defend his crown on 6 April.

The Irish trainer may have a third of the field on 6 April.

He had a good excuse, in fairness.

Davy Russell was in a jubilant mood after winning the Grand National.

Kildare trainer Ross O’Sullivan will have his first ever Aintree Grand National runner today, with his wife Katie Walsh riding Baie Des Iles in the iconic race.

The seven year old passed away on Friday afternoon, however a cause of death is still unknown.

Who did you back?

He knows how to make an entrance.

Daryl Jacob has also been cleared to take part in the big one at Aintree today.

Sunderland and England striker Jermain Defoe has been listed as Bradley Lowery’s trainer.