Grand National: Polanski slammed for £4bn racing industry suggestion Sport Business Green leader Zack Polanski has been slammed ahead of the Grand National for wanting to ban horse racing. The politician said in 2024 that the country should “remove all animals involved in sport”, in a move that would end the £4bn horse racing industry, see a conclusion to iconic British staples such as the Cheltenham [...]
The top 20 sporting events by bets placed in 2025, according to Entain Sport Business Betting behemoth Entain has revealed the sporting events punters bet on the most during 2025. The iconic Grand National, run at Aintree, maintained its top spot but the number of footballing events in the top 50 fell slightly, largely down to 2025 being a year without a major men’s tournament. The Grand National was joined [...]
Jockey Club warns of Treasury ‘self-harm’ ahead of racing’s tax hike strike September 9, 2025 The Jockey Club has warned that the government is “walking into self-harm” if it pushes ahead with a tax hike on racing bets as the industry prepares for an unprecedented strike tomorrow. For the first time in its modern history, racing has voluntarily shelved all meetings due to take place on Wednesday – at Lingfield, [...]
West Ham’s Paqueta yet to give evidence in spot-fixing trial April 9, 2025 This week’s Ahead of the Game focuses on Lucas Paqueta, the English Football League in New York, rugby league controversy, basketball fines and the Grand National. Lucas Paqueta has yet to give evidence in his spot-fixing trial, a revelation which indicates that the case could have some way to run as the West Ham midfielder [...]
Grand National Prize money: How much does Aintree winner get? April 5, 2025 This evening sees the return of the iconic Grand National horse race at Aintree on Merseyside. A field of 34 horses and jockeys will take to the racecourse, with 30 fences – including the Chair and Water Jump – between the start line and racing glory. I Am Maximus (Paul Townend, Willie Mullins, J.P. McManus) [...]
Tote Grand National 2025 Offer – Bet £5 Get £20 In Bonuses April 4, 2025 The biggest race in British horse racing takes place this weekend with the Grand National as 34 horses tackle the 4 miles and 2 ½ furlong course to become champion of the prestigious race. The Grand National free bet offers from the country’s top bookmakers are almost as big as the race. We are taking [...]
Grand National Free Bets and Betting Offers 2025 April 4, 2025 The Grand National is one of the most highly anticipated events in the horse racing calendar, alongside the Cheltenham Festival. It is a great opportunity to bet on this exciting market, and the vast range of betting offers and Grand National free bet promotions make it even better. This article will cover everything horse racing [...]
Gavin Sheehan: More than meets the eye to classy, brave Hewick April 2, 2025 GAVIN Sheehan is set to ride Hewick for Shark Hanlon in this Saturday’s Grand National and the BetVictor ambassador believes that size won’t matter for the 10-year-old as he has his sights set on a big run from his small partner. Describing his mount in three words, Sheehan said: “The first word that comes to [...]
Entain reveal sports events punters bet on the most in 2024 December 26, 2024 Betting giant Entain has revealed the biggest sporting events of 2024, using their global sportsbook to identify which events saw the most bets placed. The Grand National was the runaway winner but 60 per cent of the top 10 featured matches from the summer’s Euro Championships in Germany. The NFL, Champions League final and golf’s [...]
