Irish raider Numbersixvalverde won the Grand National here on Saturday giving jockey Niall ”Slippers” Madden victory with his first ride and Ireland their fifth win in the world’s most famous race in ...

“He's had a long rest since winning the National,” Madden reported, “but it was great to get back on board and to see him in such great fettle. “He hasn't jumped a fence since April and this morning ...

Ante-post punters suffered a blow when trainer Martin Brassil revealed Numbersixvalverde has not been entered for the John Smith… Ante-post punters suffered a blow when trainer Martin Brassil revealed ...

Grand national winner Numbersixvalverde is due for his first outing over fences since landing the Aintree marathon last April at Fairyhouse on Saturday. Martin Brassil's charge is one of seven runners ...

Numbersixvalverde is to miss this year's Aintree Grand National. The twelve year-old suffered a set-back with a leg injury in October, and although he is on the road to recovery, trainer Martin ...

Numbersixvalverde got up in the dying strides in a thrilling finish to the Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse today. Numbersixvalverde got up in the dying strides in a thrilling ...

The Grand National has more that its fair share of fairytales and this year proved no exception as 20-year-old Niall Madden won the 4 mile 4 furlong steeplechase at his first attempt onboard ...