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    When is the Grand National 2024? TV channel, streaming info and how to get tickets for Aintree

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    THE Grand National is back in April – and so is the world’s greatest steeplechase. The famous race takes place at the three-day event in Aintree as upcoming stars, fan favourites and shock winners will look to take home a victory.
    Horses and jockeys during the Grand National.
    Nearly every horse will have their whole campaign geared around winning the four-mile and 2½ furlong race, including Lucinda Russell’s Corach Rambler, who romped home victorious in 2023.
    But the Grand National sells out quickly, and organisers have again capped the number of fans allowed this year.
    The 2024 event will run from Thursday, April 11 to Saturday, April 13.
    Here, we tell you all you need to know about the 2024 Grand National.
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    When is Aintree Festival 2024?

    The Aintree Festival will return on Thursday 11th April 2024.
    It will run between April 11 and Saturday, April, 13.
    The first race will take place at 1.45 pm on each day.

    When is the Grand National?

    The Randox Grand National Steeplechase will take place at 5.15pm on April 13, 2024.

    What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?

    The Grand National will be available live on ITV and Racing TV.
    You can follow all the action on SunSport’s Grand National live blog.

    Can I buy tickets for Aintree 2024?

    You can now buy tickets for the Grand National.
    The tickets come in varying costs for different enclosures.
    You can view all the available ticket options here.

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    Who are the favourites for the 2024 Grand National?
    Favourites for the big race include last year’s winner Corach Rambler at 16-1.
    Other favourites include:

    Fastorslow 20-1
    I Am Maximus 20-1
    Mr Incredible 20-1

    *Odds courtesy of PaddyPower and are correct at the time of publication.
    Is Rachael Blackmore riding the Grand National in 2024?
    Yes. Rachael Blackmore will be riding at the Grand National in 2024.
    Blackmore took the sporting world by storm when she won the Grand National two years ago.
    She is best known for becoming the first female jockey to win the 30-fence jump when she rode Minella Times in 2021 at Aintree.
    Blackmore also won numerous events at Cheltenham and the Gold Cup with A Plus Tard in 2022.
    Rachael Blackmore after winning the Grand National back in 2021 on Minella Times.Credit: The Times More

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      Trevor Hemmings dead at 86: Billionaire Preston owner and three-time Grand National winner passes away

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      PRESTON NORTH END owner and race horse owner Trevor Hemmings has died, the club has confirmed.The billionaire businessman was 86.
      Preston owner and three-time Grand National winner Trevor Hemmings has diedCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Hemmings owned more than 100 horses in his life, three of which – Hedgehunter (2005), Ballabriggs (2011) and Many Clouds (2015) – won the Grand National.
      Preston released a short statement on their website.
      It read: “Preston North End Football Club can sadly confirm the devastating news that its owner Trevor Hemmings CVO has passed away this evening 11th October 2021.
      “A further statement will be made in the coming days but in the meantime his family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.”
      Hemmings also owned League of Ireland side Cork City.
      Preston and Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson, who appeared for years as a pundit on Match of the Day, wrote a touching tribute on social media.

      It read: “Very sad news to hear of the passing of Trevor Hemmings..
      “He was Mr PNE… As former Players/Staff & Supporters we owe this man a Huge Debt of Gratitude.
      “Without him who knows where our football club would be.
      “RIP Sir & thanks for all you did for us… Love to the Family.”
      Very sad news to hear of the passing of Trevor Hemmings..He was Mr PNE…As former Players/Staff & Supporters we owe this man a Huge Debt of Gratitude..Without him who knows where our football club would be…RIP Sir & thanks for all you did for us…Love to the Family..😢😢😢— Mark Lawrenson (@MTLawrenson) October 11, 2021

      RIP Trevor Hemmings 🙏how sad, thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and everyone associated with @pnefc— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) October 11, 2021

      Fellow Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler added: “RIP Trevor Hemmings.
      “How sad, thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and everyone associated with Preston.”
      An EFL statement read:” We are saddened by the news of Trevor Hemmings’ passing and send our sincere condolences to all at Preston North End this evening.
      “Rest in peace, Trevor.”
      Hemmings, who was married to Eve, had three sons and one daughter.
      He was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the 2011 Birthday Honours list for his service with the Carers Trust.
      Hemmings pictured with Sam Twiston-Davies after his Grand National win on Ballabriggs in 2011Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      How ex-England striker Mick Channon has made millions as a horse trainer after brother told him to ‘get off his a***’

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      MICK CHANNON was hooked when he won £100 from a £6 bet and the bookies didn’t have enough cash to pay him out.That moment sparked a lifelong love affair for the former England striker.
      Mick Channon scored 21 goals for England and has made millions as a racehorse trainer in his second careerCredit: Rex Features
      Channon, 72, always had a love of horses but his passion turned into a money-making machine when he took up training seriouslyCredit: Rex Features
      Mick is used to dealing with sums in the millions rather than hundreds these days.
      The 72-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable second career as a horse trainer since hanging up his boots.
      Southampton’s record goalscorer, who netted 21 times in 46 England appearances, was famed for his windmill celebration.
      Fans saw it enough times during his 22-year career, which included spells at Manchester City, Newcastle and Norwich.
      He scored 236 times in all and was part of the Saints side that delivered one of the biggest FA Cup upsets ever when they stunned Manchester United 1-0 at Wembley in 1976.
      But always lingering in the background was a passion for horses.
      It never escaped. Mick would ask commentators for the results at half-time.
      He bought his first horse for £440 in 1973 and watched her win three races.
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      Channon remains Southampton’s record goalscorer – a record that has stood since 1982Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      That horse, Cathy Jane, lit a flame and her son, Man On The Run, was co-owned by Mick and Kevin Keegan.
      Although Keegan didn’t have the golden touch like Mick did, the pair enjoyed days out at the track together.
      Mick recalled: “I got him along to the races. Our horse came stone last, so we got drunk on champagne.”
      But soon things turned more serious and when Mick retired from football in 1987 he turned his full attention to racing.
      That came after some stern words from brother Phil and friends, who, according to Mick, told him to ‘get off his a**e and stop feeling sorry for himself’.
      The tough love worked.
      Soon he was scoring far more frequently on the track than he ever was on the pitch.
      By the early 2000s he was one of the top trainers in England.
      Channon, right, achieved a lifelong goal when he saddled Classic winner Samitar to victory in the Irish 1000 Guineas in 2012Credit: PA:Press Association
      At one point he had enjoyed more winners than the late Sir Henry Cecil and John Gosden – whose horse Mishriff won the world’s richest race earlier this year.
      By the time he was established at West Ilsley stables near Newbury – once owned by The Queen – he had nearly 200 horses under his watch.
      In 2002 he saddled 123 winners. The prize money was racking up and up and up.
      Then came Youmzain.
      Bought for £33k, he went on to win almost £4m, finishing runner up three times in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe from 2007 to 2009 and twice second best in the the King George Stakes at Ascot.
      The forward made 46 appearances for EnglandCredit: PA:Press Association
      Channon was so into racing he would ask commentators for the results at half-time of gamesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The horse cemented straight-talking Channon’s position as one of the best trainers in the business.
      And he provided joy during an awful time in 2008 when Mick was involved in a car crash that tragically took the life of his friend Tim Corby.
      The footballer-turned-trainer achieved a lifelong goal when he won a Classic race with Samitar in the Irish 1000 Guineas in 2012.
      But that was not to be the end of it all.
      Mick remains as busy as ever now, with more than £2.6m won from his horses in the past five seasons.
      Certain Lad has been one of the standouts recently, with Hollie Doyle riding him to York success and a £28,355 prize last August.
      So even if Channon stopped the windmill celebration long ago, that doesn’t mean punters can’t when winning from his horses.
      Channon has been one of racing’s top trainers for 20 yearsCredit: PA:Press Association
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