News78 horses have been entered for the 2026 Grand National at Aintree on April 11. We dig into SmartForm data to find the five most compelling contenders — including a mare who hasn't been beaten over fences since October.
NewsWillie Mullins landed a four-timer at Gowran Park on Saturday, extending his remarkable record at the track. With a 31.7% win rate there since 2023, Gowran continues to serve as the launchpad for his Cheltenham squad.
NewsAlan King will skip the Ryanair Chase with Edwardstone and aim the 12-year-old at the Melling Chase at Aintree. Only one horse aged 12 or older has won a Grade 1 chase since 2015.
NewsFour graded winners including a King George hero — Ben Pauling is heading to the Cheltenham Festival with his strongest hand yet.
NewsThe 2023 Ballymore winner returned from a 291-day absence to land the Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park. With entries in the Ryanair, Gold Cup, and Grand National, which race suits him best?
NewsAlexei won the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton on Saturday. We look at what the Kingwell-to-Champion Hurdle record tells us about his Cheltenham chances.
NewsJonbon is 0 from 5 at Cheltenham but has a perfect record at 2m4f and beyond. The SmartForm data makes a compelling case for the Ryanair Chase over the Champion Chase.
NewsGrand Geste bounced back from a Doncaster pullup to win the Grand National Trial at Haydock, a track where his record over fences reads 2-1-0 from 3 starts.
NewsPreview of Saturday's William Hill Half A Mill Grand National Trial at Haydock, where Myretown bids to overcome alarming jumping stats and the winner could pocket a huge Aintree bonus.
NewsJonbon fought off Pic D'Orhy to win the Ascot Chase and claim a 12th Grade One victory. We look at what the numbers say about his place in jump racing history.
NewsPaul Nicholls is considering supplementing Tutti Quanti for the Champion Hurdle after back-to-back Newbury wins. We dig into the data behind his dramatic rise.
NewsPic D'Orhy has won the Ascot Chase twice and is unbeaten in three starts at the track's premier chase distance. The data says Jonbon should be worried.