Nick Rockett’s National success brings tears and smiles for father-son duo

Willie Mullins rarely shows much emotion but the dam cracked after his son Patrick steered little Nick Rockett to Aintree glory

Animal rights groups hit out at Grand National after Broadway Boy’s ‘horrific’ fall

Campaigners accuse racing industry of ‘spouting empty rhetoric’ about welfare after horses injured in dramatic race

The willie Mullins-trained horse was ridden to victory by his son, Patrick, with I Am Maximus valiantly finishing second

Nick Rockett led home an extraordinary one-two-three for trainer Willie Mullins at 33-1 in Saturday’s Grand National.

Selection has been campaigned with this day in mind and can create history for high-profile owner JP McManus

Ladies Day visitors wear spectacular outfits with some saying financial sacrifices are worth it to attend Liverpool race

Traditionalists rail at the ‘Plastic National’ but a third of all British adults will have a bet on the world’s most famous race

Newmarket trainer with 100-1 shot at Aintree only set up six months ago and has yet to win a race over jumps

Lossiemouth swept home to win the William Hill Aintree Hurdle, as Constitution Hill left onlookers stunned again with another fall

Last year’s winner I Am Maximus heads to Aintree on Saturday bidding to make history. Here is a look through the chances of all 34 contenders

Jump racing’s grizzled veteran could become the only owner to have four winners of the great race on Saturday

Aintree officials will do whatever it takes to ensure that the Grand National meeting opens on good-to-soft ground on Thursday

Former William Hill and Ladbrokes executive is well placed to address several issues but FOBT debate looms large

Threat might remain theoretical but British Horseracing Authority determined to avoid any damage to the sport’s reputation

Complaints that Irish trainers are having too much influence has opened a debate about what is good for business