
Form Guide: Jockeys and Trainers Setting the Pace in April
A busy week with 2,084 rides across 33 fixtures reveals which jockeys and trainers are operating at peak efficiency.
Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool
The Grand National at Aintree is the world's most famous steeplechase and the race that stops a nation. Run over four miles and two furlongs with 30 fences, it's a test of stamina, jumping ability, and sheer determination. The three-day festival also features top-class supporting races including the Melling Chase and Topham Chase.
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A busy week with 2,084 rides across 33 fixtures reveals which jockeys and trainers are operating at peak efficiency.

A stellar card at Aintree delivered drama and quality in spades, with the Scottish Grand National headlining a day packed with future stars.

Gordon Elliott's Apache Tribe headlines a competitive field for Saturday's Stagecoach Novices' Hurdle at Aintree, but soft conditions could shake up the form book.

The Scottish Grand National returns to Aintree with Blaze The Way leading a stellar field. Can the Mullins star fend off Paul Nicholls' twin threat?

Seven-race card at Aintree headlined by the £200k Scottish Grand National. Soft going favours proven stayers with course form crucial.

A cracking Friday card at Aintree delivered quality action across seven races, with several progressive types emerging as ones to follow.

The Coral Handicap Hurdle at Aintree promises a cracking contest with 14 runners tackling the soft ground over an extended two and a half miles.

A cracking Class 2 handicap chase at Aintree sees Twinjets head the weights in what promises to be a proper test of stamina on testing ground.

A proper evening's entertainment at Great Yarmouth with some cracking performances and a few progressive types emerging from the Norfolk seaside track.

The 2026 Grand National heads to Leicester with I Am Maximus spearheading Willie Mullins' strongest-ever assault on racing's ultimate prize.

Seven quality races at Leicester headlined by the £1m Grand National, with I Am Maximus leading a stellar field on good to soft ground.

A cracking day at Leicester with the Grand National headlining a superb card that threw up some serious horses to follow.

The Red Rum Handicap Chase at Leicester brings together a stellar field of 15 runners, with topweight Inthepocket leading the charge in this £100,000 contest.

A proper day's sport at Sedgefield with some tasty handicaps and progressive sorts catching the eye for future campaigns.

A proper Monday treat at Nottingham with Edwardstone headlining quality action and plenty of progressive sorts on show for the jumping game.

Your complete guide to betting on the 2026 Grand National at Aintree. How the race works, bet types, picking a winner, key stats, and expert tips for the world’s greatest steeplechase.

Your complete guide to the 2026 Grand National Festival at Aintree, covering all three spectacular days of championship racing from April 9-11.

Early analysis of the 2026 Grand National field, examining winning profiles and key preparation races to identify the most promising contenders.

Your complete guide to the 2026 Grand National at Aintree - the world's most famous steeplechase returns on Saturday 11th April.

Sunday's Chester card on soft ground produced some telling performances, with several horses marking themselves down as ones to follow through the season.

Soft conditions at Chester create fascinating tactical puzzles across seven competitive handicaps on Sunday afternoon.

Seven races, zero runners - Warwick's Friday card becomes a cautionary tale for British racing's scheduling woes.

Three £40k series finals turned Beverley into championship central. Jack Hartman picks through the drama and finds the stars of tomorrow.

A solid Wednesday card at Great Yarmouth delivered plenty of talking points, with several progressive sorts catching the eye for future engagements.

Saturday's card at Towcester delivered genuine quality with the Midlands Grand National headlining a day packed with talking horses and future stars.

The Jenningsbet Midlands Grand National returns to Towcester with Rock My Way heading a competitive field of 17 over the marathon trip.

The Midlands Grand National headlines a cracking card at Towcester, where soft ground and standing water will sort the wheat from the chaff.

What a day! Carlisle served up Championship-level drama with Grade 1 fireworks and future stars emerging from a sensational card.

Heavy ground at Aintree sorted the wheat from the chaff as quality shone through on a competitive Friday card packed with future stars.

Six races at Aintree on Friday with soft conditions favouring the mud-lovers. Walking On A Dream heads the feature chase in what looks a cracking card.

This weekend at Aintree offers proper National Hunt racing on heavy ground - perfect conditions to showcase the legendary Liverpool venue's character.