They’re under starter’s orders…and they’re off and racing at Bodymoor Heath!
Aston Villa players got in the mood for this weekend’s Grand National as they took part in our special horse racing challenge at the club’s training ground.
A host of Villans had fun competing against each other for bragging rights (and a winning prize, of course) ahead of the world’s most iconic steeplechase at Aintree.
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Broadcaster and Villa fan Rupert Bell commentated on the enthralling action as Villa’s squad went head-to-head in the ‘roll-a-ball’ fairground race.
You can enjoy the competitive action below…