The Grand National’s conditions will not be faster than ideal after officials at Aintree moved to allay fears before the meeting gets underway on Thursday before Saturday’s showcase race.

Saturday 5 April saw the day of the biggest event in the horse racing calendar – the Grand National – happening at Aintree racecourse. Among the attendees from across the country is actress ...

Mister Meggit: overnight market leader after his Grade 1 fourth at Aintree last timeCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos) What a race we have for a Wednesday ...