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Irish Grand National Betting

The 2008 Irish Grand National was won by Hear The Echo, trained by Mouse Morris with Paddy Flood on board. Irelands most prestigious steeplechase is run over 3 miles 5 furlongs and held at Fairyhouse. It was first run in 1870 and notable winners have included Desert Orchid and Arkle.

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Irish Grand National Betting Previews

    Nicholls Eyes Becher

    It's the Becher Chase, over the National fences, this Sunday & Paul Nicholls will be hoping to add to his three wins in the last four runnings with Mr Pointment or Gungadu.

    Star Attraction at Haydock

    2007 Gold Cup winner Kauto Star will be the big attraction this Saturday in the Betfair Chase - a race he's won for the past two seasons. Andy Newton previews.

    Champion Hurdle Betting

    The Champion Hurdle is now wide open after the recent key races didn't throw-up an oustanding candidate. Click here for all the latest Champion Hurdle BP odds.

    Arkle Chase Update

    Paul Nicholls' Tatanen is now BestPrice 7-2 clear favourite for the Arkle Trophy Chase at Cheltenham in March after his flawless display at Prestbury Park.

    Sun Alliance Update

    Nigel Twiston-Davies' Ballyfitz has been cut into BP 16-1 for the Sun Alliance Chase in March after his victory at Cheltenham on Saturday.

    Commander cut for Kempton

    Impressive Paddy Power Gold Cup winner Imperial Commander has been slashed to a BP 20-1 for the King George on Boxing Day.

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    War on Target for Gold

    War of Attrition made it two-from-two this season, after a smooth win at Thurles, but what price is the 2006 Cheltenham Gold Cup victor to win back his title?

    Arkle Chase Update

    Nicky Henderson's Afsoun got his chase career off to a winning start, after scraping home at Warwick, but is that good enough to land an Arkle Chase?

    Is Sea a Derby Star?

    The John Oxx trained Sea the Stars is a big mover in the Epsom 2009 Derby market. See all the early BestPrice betting here.

    Denman Given All Clear

    Cheltenham Gold Cup champion Denman has been given the all-clear to defend his title after treatment for his irregular heartbeat went well - BestPrice 13/8

    Rainbow Eyes Pot of Gold

    John Gosden's Rainbow View cemented her 1,000 Guineas credentials with a smooth win in the Group One Fillies' Mile at Ascot.

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    1,000 Guineas Latest

    The further they went the better Jim Bolger's Cuis Ghaire looked after landing the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot, but what price now for the 1,000 Guineas next May?

    Gold Cup Betting

    Yeats made history in landing three Ascot Gold Cups, but what price the O'Brien horse to make it four in 2009?

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    Watch The Race Again

    Miss the Grand National? Or just what to see it again? Click here for the full replay of the 2008 race.

    Grand National 2009

    Comply Or Die gave owner David Johnson, jockey Timmy Murphy & trainer David Pipe their first Grand National. Can he repeat it in 2009?

    Champion Hurdle 2009

    Alan King's Katchit continued his love affair with Cheltenham to win the Champion Hurdle, but what price for him to follow up in 2009?

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