An interview with Merseyside horse trainer Patrick Morris
Merseyside horse trainer Patrick Morris spoke to reporter Toby Corkin about the importance of maintaining stables in Knowsley Hall, and the influence of a successful racehorse owner.
1839 Grand National – the story of Becher’s Brook
The story of Becher’s Brook goes back to the inaugural running of the Aintree Grand National in 1839. An interesting precursor to the famous race was known the Grand Liverpool Steeplechase, first run three years prior.
The History
The 1836 Grand...
Liverpool jockey Martin Dwyer – the council estate kid who won the Derby
Martin Dwyer secured status of becoming a "world class jockey" by achieving one feat - winning the Epsom Derby on a special summer day in 2006.
It completed his remarkable journey from a Liverpool council estate. Dwyer relived his memorable day to Merseysportlive's Henry Baines.
Remembering the last British Grand Prix at Aintree
This weekend, Aintree Racecourse will play host to the 173rd Grand National. The venue is of course synonymous with horse racing, much like Augusta and golf, Wimbledon and Tennis, Lord's and Cricket. But it also occupies a lesser-known chapter in the history books of Formula 1.
Rachael Blackmore wins Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham ahead of Grand National
Rachael Blackmore made racing history at Cheltenham, winning the Champion Hurdle riding Honeysuckle.
Now all eyes will turn to Aintree and whether she can become the first female winning jockey at the Grand National next month.
Tiger Roll Grand National withdrawal controversy: explained
Two-time winner of the Grand National, Tiger Roll, has been withdrawn by his owner Michael O'Leary, over issues with the handicap allocation.
But what are the handicaps - and why has O'Leary withdrawn Tiger Roll? Merseysportlive delves into the issue.
Grand National should be ‘banned’, argues Animal Aid
Animal Aid have called for the Grand National to be "banned" as it "epitomises everything that is wrong with racing".
The Grand National festival starts today (April 11) at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, with the main event taking place this Saturday.
The Merseyside jockey making his mark at Cheltenham Festival
Liverpool has not produced a rich list of professional jockeys of late, despite hosting one of the most famous horse races every year.
However, Joe Anderson is bucking the trend. Merseysportlive's Henry Baines reports.
Bryony Frost Talks Yala Enki, Sir Psycho and Why She Loves Staying Chasers
Superstar jockey Bryony Frost reveals her thoughts on Grand National hopeful Yala Enki, Unibet Victor Ludorum Juvenile Hurdle winner Sir Psycho and describes her relationship with the staying chasers at Paul Nicholls' yard.
Yala Enki was sent off an 11/4...
Liverpool jockey Joe Anderson responds to ‘horrendous’ horse deaths at Grand National Festival
Liverpool jockey, Joe Anderson has recalled the 'horrendous' feeling of losing a horse after two died at this year's Grand National Festival.
Horses Giovinco and Pikar died on Ladies Day.
He said: "The only way to describe it is the worst,...
