Grand National

The Grand National: Legal advice on sweepstakes in pubs

07-Apr-2017 By Georgina Townshend

As pubs prepare to welcome Grand National punters, on-trade legal specialists Poppleston Allen have listed everything you need to know about sweepstakes and gambling in a pub.

Crabbie's to sponsor the Grand National

28-Aug-2013 By Robyn Black

The Grand National is to become the Crabbie’s Grand National under the terms of a new sponsorship deal between the alcoholic ginger beer and the famous steeplechase event.

John Smith's encourages responsible drinking at Grand National

12-Apr-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Beer brand John Smith's has launched a campaign to encourage responsible drinking at the Grand National this week.

Horse racing: win-win in pubs

21-Feb-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Making the most of the racing calendar is a win-win for licensees. Michelle Perrett takes a closer look at the potential of racing in pubs.

Grand National boost for pubs

31-Mar-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Thousands of pubs across the UK are being encouraged to make the most of the nation's greatest horse racing event. Grand National sweepstake kits...

John Smith's starts hunt for Grand National legends

19-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Beer brand John Smith's has celebrated its sixth year as sponsors of the Grand National by giving people a chance to vote for the legend's of the...

John Smith's announces Legends shortlist

17-Feb-2010 By Sonya Hook

John Smith's has announced their shortlist of ten "Legends" aiming to be inducted into the inaugural John Smith's Grand National Legends.

Licensee to ride on Grand National day

25-Mar-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

A licensee who is used to creating the perfect atmosphere to enjoy horseracing is to ride on the biggest stage of them all. Craig Brown, licensee at...

Pubs to cash in if McCoy wins Grand National

24-Mar-2009 By Ewan Turney

Licensees could win a free year's subscription to racing channel Racing UK if Tony McCoy wins the Grand National at Aintree on 4 April. Despite...

John Smith's announces winners

25-Mar-2008 By Noli Dinkovski

Grand National sponsor John Smith's has announced the final 10 riders to compete in its charity horse race at Aintree on 5 April. The John Smith's...

Oxfordshire host to race in John Smith's Grand National

17-Jan-2008 By Noli Dinkovski

An Oxfordshire licensee has been shortlisted to compete in the John Smith's People's Race at Aintree on Grand National day

Hopefuls compete to ride in John Smith's race

02-Feb-2007

This weekend 30 Aintree hopefuls will bid to ride in the John Smith's People's Race at this year's Grand National.

Former Catering sites under offer

08-Apr-2004

Three former Corporate Catering Company sites are under offer through Christie and Co. The venues are the Old Drill in Surrey, which was marketed at...

Ahead of the field - Grand National preview

13-Mar-2003

Once again it's time for the biggest race of the year, the Grand National. Read on for our preview, plus betting tips and the latest odds.There is...