The Grand National is the biggest day of the racing calendar, with thousands of people flocking to Aintree to watch the iconic steeplechase.

The Grand National Festival at Aintree continues today after a blockbuster clash between Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth provided thrills and excitement on the opening day. The Willie Mullins-trained Lossiemouth took victory in the Aintree Hurdle after Constitution Hill fell once more following a stumble at the Cheltenham Festival.

Last year's winner I Am Maximus heads the field for Saturday’s Grand National at Aintree as a maximum line-up of 34 runners is named.

A temporary flight restriction zone is being enforced by police above the Merseyside course from 7am Thursday until 7pm on Saturday amid fears drones could give gamblers an advantage

The historic race will return to Aintree Racecourse this weekend - here's everything you need to know about the big day

A MAJOR update has been given on Rachael Blackmore’s condition after Willy De Houelle suffered a fatal injury at Aintree. The Irish jockey was taken into an ambulance following the accident

When you’re a child you dream about riding the winner of the Grand National; it’s such an iconic race, as high as you can go in racing,’ says the Irish racehorse trainer Willie Mullins. ‘I remember the first time I won it;