Grand National

1985 video game

Grand National is a 1985 video game for the ZX Spectrum from British publisher Elite Systems. It is based on the horse race of the same name. The goal is to win a race with your chosen horse at Aintree Racecourse while also having a bet on the outcome. An Amiga port was published in 1989.

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Evan Williams jailed for assault

Grand National-winning trainer Evan Williams has been jailed for three years for a hockey stick assault.

Trainer Evan Williams jailed for three years after assaulting dog walker with hockey stick The Guardian — Apr 14, 11:23 AM
Bookmaker boss says huge £100,000 Grand National bet was no publicity stunt Manchester Evening News — Apr 12, 13:18 PM
Grand National punter’s £100k bet on I Am Maximus not a publicity stunt The Independent — Apr 12, 13:13 PM
The celebrities spotted at Grand National 2026 Manchester Evening News — Apr 11, 20:56 PM
Horse racing-I Am Maximus becomes first since Red Rum to regain Grand National steeplechase The Straits Times — Apr 11, 16:01 PM
Trainer Evan Williams jailed for three years after assaulting dog walker with hockey stick Irish Times — Apr 14, 15:40 PM
Grand National horse in equine hospital as updates issued on three injured runners Manchester Evening News — Apr 12, 11:56 AM
I Am Maximus storms to famous second win in the Aintree Grand National Irish Times — Apr 11, 15:48 PM
I Am Maximus joins Grand National greats by regaining crown to emulate Red Rum The Guardian — Apr 11, 15:27 PM
Champion racehorse trainer jailed for attacking pensioner with a hockey stick LBC — Apr 14, 11:56 AM
Mr Vango’s trainer issues update on hospitalised horse after Grand National fall The Independent — Apr 12, 11:29 AM
Grand National winning horse trainer is jailed for three years for battering elderly dog walker with a hockey stick after mistaking him for a poacher Daily Mail — Apr 14, 11:36 AM
How many horses died at the 2026 Grand National Festival at Aintree? Mirror — Apr 12, 11:07 AM
I Am Maximus wins the Grand National to make history at Aintree The Standard — Apr 11, 15:26 PM
Grand National trainer who beat pensioner with hockey stick jailed for 3 years Metro — Apr 14, 13:22 PM
I Am Maximus wins Grand National for trainer Mullins BBC News — Apr 11, 15:16 PM
Grand National horse trainer jailed for beating man with hockey stick BBC News — Apr 14, 10:51 AM
Grand National racegoer wins staggering payout after £100,000 bet on horse The Independent — Apr 12, 07:35 AM
Who won the Grand National 2026? The Independent — Apr 11, 15:28 PM
Champion horse trainer Richard Williams beats pensioner with stick for being on land Mirror — Apr 14, 10:40 AM