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Gambling debate begins to heat up again with prospect of campaigners 'bringing the fight'

Gambling debate begins to heat up again with prospect of campaigners 'bringing the fight'

Britain's spring festivals have been a Willie wonderland - but Mark Walsh has blossomed into the big-race rider

Britain's spring festivals have been a Willie wonderland - but Mark Walsh has blossomed into the big-race rider

Take pleasure and pride from the 177th Grand National - and focus not on how to stop Willie Mullins but how to salute him

Take pleasure and pride from the 177th Grand National - and focus not on how to stop Willie Mullins but how to salute him

Lee Mottershead

In the search for greatness, there comes a time when 'unlucky' just doesn't cut it anymore

In the search for greatness, there comes a time when 'unlucky' just doesn't cut it anymore

'Gordon's head was in his hands' - Elliott's anguish now looks fully justified after Caldwell Potter dazzles

'Gordon's head was in his hands' - Elliott's anguish now looks fully justified after Caldwell Potter dazzles

Grand National festival

How British racing is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the welfare of the horses at Aintree

How British racing is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the welfare of the horses at Aintree

Willie Mullins is definitely not out of the British title race - as the strength of his Aintree battalion confirms

Willie Mullins is definitely not out of the British title race - as the strength of his Aintree battalion confirms

Richard Forristal

'The 33-1 is the most ridiculous price of any Grand National contender - if he was trained in Ireland he'd be 8-1'

'The 33-1 is the most ridiculous price of any Grand National contender - if he was trained in Ireland he'd be 8-1'

My Grand National hopes are pinned on this runner - plus I spotted a potential top miler at the weekend

My Grand National hopes are pinned on this runner - plus I spotted a potential top miler at the weekend

There’s a good chance another ex-pointer will win Aintree's Grand National

There’s a good chance another ex-pointer will win Aintree's Grand National

It's elementary - notable judge Sherlock Holmes deciphers the great Grand National puzzle

It's elementary - notable judge Sherlock Holmes deciphers the great Grand National puzzle

Constitution Hill's least impressive performance ever came at Aintree - and it means I couldn't go near him this week

Constitution Hill's least impressive performance ever came at Aintree - and it means I couldn't go near him this week

How Liverpool's remarkable connection with the National ensures it does indeed remain the people's race

How Liverpool's remarkable connection with the National ensures it does indeed remain the people's race

So sad that a horse like Mr Vango can't run in the Grand National - but muzzling Willie Mullins isn't the solution

So sad that a horse like Mr Vango can't run in the Grand National - but muzzling Willie Mullins isn't the solution

Racing bodies can try to ignore him but Peter Savill's presence definitely makes a prize-money deal more likely

Racing bodies can try to ignore him but Peter Savill's presence definitely makes a prize-money deal more likely

Merit over mediocrity: fierce debate over prize-money highlights a ludicrous disparity

Merit over mediocrity: fierce debate over prize-money highlights a ludicrous disparity

Sorry, James, but there's no way the start cost East India Dock the Triumph Hurdle

Sorry, James, but there's no way the start cost East India Dock the Triumph Hurdle

The Grand National is still the people's race - and that's why Sam Quek's critics have got it so badly wrong

The Grand National is still the people's race - and that's why Sam Quek's critics have got it so badly wrong

Lee Mottershead

Constitution Hill's legacy is on the line - can he really be classed as an all-time great on what he's done so far?

Constitution Hill's legacy is on the line - can he really be classed as an all-time great on what he's done so far?

The extraordinary tale of Hewick is a public relations masterclass - and he could bring the magic needed in the Grand National

The extraordinary tale of Hewick is a public relations masterclass - and he could bring the magic needed in the Grand National

I'm that intoxicated schoolboy again, giddy with excitement as the Grand National draws nearer

I'm that intoxicated schoolboy again, giddy with excitement as the Grand National draws nearer

Ireland's authorities have talked the talk about racehorse welfare - now they need to actually do something

Ireland's authorities have talked the talk about racehorse welfare - now they need to actually do something

Richard Forristal

Bring on the Flat - still the best way to see in the spring even if some things aren't quite how they used to be

Bring on the Flat - still the best way to see in the spring even if some things aren't quite how they used to be

'I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up favourite' - Paul Kealy with his best bets for Saturday including two for the Lincoln

'I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up favourite' - Paul Kealy with his best bets for Saturday including two for the Lincoln

Gambling debate begins to heat up again with prospect of campaigners 'bringing the fight'

Gambling debate begins to heat up again with prospect of campaigners 'bringing the fight'

Britain's spring festivals have been a Willie wonderland - but Mark Walsh has blossomed into the big-race rider

Britain's spring festivals have been a Willie wonderland - but Mark Walsh has blossomed into the big-race rider

Take pleasure and pride from the 177th Grand National - and focus not on how to stop Willie Mullins but how to salute him

Take pleasure and pride from the 177th Grand National - and focus not on how to stop Willie Mullins but how to salute him

Lee Mottershead

In the search for greatness, there comes a time when 'unlucky' just doesn't cut it anymore

In the search for greatness, there comes a time when 'unlucky' just doesn't cut it anymore

'Gordon's head was in his hands' - Elliott's anguish now looks fully justified after Caldwell Potter dazzles

'Gordon's head was in his hands' - Elliott's anguish now looks fully justified after Caldwell Potter dazzles

Grand National festival

How British racing is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the welfare of the horses at Aintree

How British racing is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the welfare of the horses at Aintree

Willie Mullins is definitely not out of the British title race - as the strength of his Aintree battalion confirms

Willie Mullins is definitely not out of the British title race - as the strength of his Aintree battalion confirms

Richard Forristal

'The 33-1 is the most ridiculous price of any Grand National contender - if he was trained in Ireland he'd be 8-1'

'The 33-1 is the most ridiculous price of any Grand National contender - if he was trained in Ireland he'd be 8-1'

My Grand National hopes are pinned on this runner - plus I spotted a potential top miler at the weekend

My Grand National hopes are pinned on this runner - plus I spotted a potential top miler at the weekend

There’s a good chance another ex-pointer will win Aintree's Grand National

There’s a good chance another ex-pointer will win Aintree's Grand National

It's elementary - notable judge Sherlock Holmes deciphers the great Grand National puzzle

It's elementary - notable judge Sherlock Holmes deciphers the great Grand National puzzle

Constitution Hill's least impressive performance ever came at Aintree - and it means I couldn't go near him this week

Constitution Hill's least impressive performance ever came at Aintree - and it means I couldn't go near him this week

How Liverpool's remarkable connection with the National ensures it does indeed remain the people's race

How Liverpool's remarkable connection with the National ensures it does indeed remain the people's race

So sad that a horse like Mr Vango can't run in the Grand National - but muzzling Willie Mullins isn't the solution

So sad that a horse like Mr Vango can't run in the Grand National - but muzzling Willie Mullins isn't the solution

Racing bodies can try to ignore him but Peter Savill's presence definitely makes a prize-money deal more likely

Racing bodies can try to ignore him but Peter Savill's presence definitely makes a prize-money deal more likely

Merit over mediocrity: fierce debate over prize-money highlights a ludicrous disparity

Merit over mediocrity: fierce debate over prize-money highlights a ludicrous disparity

Sorry, James, but there's no way the start cost East India Dock the Triumph Hurdle

Sorry, James, but there's no way the start cost East India Dock the Triumph Hurdle

The Grand National is still the people's race - and that's why Sam Quek's critics have got it so badly wrong

The Grand National is still the people's race - and that's why Sam Quek's critics have got it so badly wrong

Lee Mottershead

Constitution Hill's legacy is on the line - can he really be classed as an all-time great on what he's done so far?

Constitution Hill's legacy is on the line - can he really be classed as an all-time great on what he's done so far?

The extraordinary tale of Hewick is a public relations masterclass - and he could bring the magic needed in the Grand National

The extraordinary tale of Hewick is a public relations masterclass - and he could bring the magic needed in the Grand National

I'm that intoxicated schoolboy again, giddy with excitement as the Grand National draws nearer

I'm that intoxicated schoolboy again, giddy with excitement as the Grand National draws nearer

Ireland's authorities have talked the talk about racehorse welfare - now they need to actually do something

Ireland's authorities have talked the talk about racehorse welfare - now they need to actually do something

Richard Forristal

Bring on the Flat - still the best way to see in the spring even if some things aren't quite how they used to be

Bring on the Flat - still the best way to see in the spring even if some things aren't quite how they used to be

'I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up favourite' - Paul Kealy with his best bets for Saturday including two for the Lincoln

'I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up favourite' - Paul Kealy with his best bets for Saturday including two for the Lincoln

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