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A list of the runners, their weights and jockeys for the Grand National at Aintree on 11 April.

The past two Grand National winners, I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett, head the field for Saturday's Aintree race.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team gives all the details for the 2026 Grand National at Aintree.

Soldier In Milan, ridden by Donagh Meyler, surged clear to win the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

Champion pacer LEAP To Fame (Bettor’s Delight) must overcome another poor barrier assignment to defend his title in Friday night’s NZ$1 million Race by Sport Nation at Cambridge. After being drawn wide in gate 7, his odds slipped from $2 to $2.30, though a potential emergency swap could see him start from gate 6.

Although the operation invests heavily in yearling sales, it relishes wins from its own breeding program. Crimson Tide (by Downbytheseaside) kept the homebred banner flying with a victory at Motukarara last Sunday, a result lauded by trainer Jill Stockman.

Despite a far outside post, Marcus Miller rode the 9‑5 odds Vel Cinderella to a 1:52.4 triumph in the $16,000 conditioned pace on April 7 at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.

As the Club Menangle Pacing for Pink carnival draws near, all eyes are on the NSW Oaks. This Saturday’s Colin Watts OAM Golden Easter Egg will be fronted by Sparkling Sea (Lather Up), who cruised to victory in the Raith Memorial two starts ago, with two leading fillies also in the mix.

Following two underwhelming outings after his promotion, Cupid It took charge early and steam‑rolled the 1200‑metre race on Sunday, earning his inaugural Class 2 win. The front‑running display signaled a strong comeback to top‑form.

Following Funny Wild's win in the inaugural leg of the Triple Crown, three‑year‑old fillies will vie in the Luna Stakes, a 1,600‑metre KOR‑Listed race known as the Korean 1000 Guineas, which serves as the first segment of the 2026 Triple Tiara at Busan Racecourse on Sunday afternoon.

Busan kicks off the Triple Tiara on Sunday with the 1,600‑metre Luna Stakes, a KOR‑Listed race that runs as part of a seven‑race program from 11:25 to 16:55. At the same time, Seoul’s schedule offers ten races between 10:35 and 17:55 amid the ongoing cherry‑blossom festival.

Seoul Racecourse launches its spring blossom celebration on Saturday with eleven races slated between 10:35 am and 5:55 pm, capped by a drone show and food‑truck offerings. The opening contest is a Class 6, 1200‑metre Special Weight A for three‑year‑old maidens, carrying a KRW 30 million prize.

With the prep season winding down, the points leaderboard is solidifying and a few borderline horses are still scrambling for entry. Sharp bettors are already drafting their strategies for the first Saturday in May.

So Like Silk (by Tapit), the first foal of her Grade I‑winning dam, won her debut on opening day at Horseshoe Indianapolis on Tuesday. The OXO Equine‑owned filly, purchased for $925,000 at the September 2024 Keeneland sale, went off at 3‑1, drew an outside post and was caught wide for most of the race.

Further Ado and So Happy have broken into the top‑10, while Commandment and Renegade still sit first and second. Twenty three‑year‑olds will contest the $5 million, 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2.

Wednesday’s European Racing Observations spotlights the day’s top races, featuring well‑bred youngsters, returning horses and notable sales‑ring performers. Included is Tornado Tower, a full brother to multiple Classic winner Hurricane Lane, making his 1 m 47 novice debut at Nottingham.

Robinson Outreach at RiverCross Ranch (ROARR) in Springbank, Alberta, recently received a horse donation from Helping Alberta Wildies Society (HAWS). The gentle bay gelding Cheyene, rescued from a campground near Sundre four years ago, will now live at the ranch.

Academy Award® nominee Josh Brolin, a lifelong horseman with deep roots in the American West, will narrate *Horse Power*, a new IMAX®/Giant Screen documentary. Produced with American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC), the film celebrates the heritage of wild horses.

To mark Pet Fire Safety Day on July 15, First Onsite Property Restoration pledged a $10,000 matching donation to aid rescued animals and recovery efforts at Happy Days Sanctuary in Stevensville, Ontario. The sanctuary was created in response to the recent fire.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s historic May 27 visit to Ottawa for the throne speech featured the traditional pomp of the British monarchy, highlighted by the RCMP’s mounted escort. The ceremony also included a tribute to the celebrated horse Burmese.