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JAN
28
Red Rum: The Life of a Grand National Winner
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JAN
28
It's a race that captures the attention of the world. The Grand National 2019 - April 6th, 5:15pm. The greatest National Hunt Steeplechase. Four and a half miles. Thirty jumps. Two circuits of blood, sweat, tears, sometimes sadness and joy. The history of this race details the ultimate three-time winner Red Rum who triumphed over adversity. His trainer, Ginger McCain, nurtured his favourite horse to prove that with love, care, hope and joy anything is possible. From galloping at Southport beach to winning the Grand National. Victorious in 1973, 1974 & 1977. Over the years, the Grand National has been a medium for many remarkable stories. Here is a brief biography of the horse synonymous with the Grand National. Red Rum A champion thoroughbred steeplechaser. Grand National winner 1973, 1974 & 1977. Scottish Grand National victory in 1974. Like so many champions, Red Rum came from humble beginnings. This Irish
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OCT
16
Champions Day dual set for clash of the season
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OCT
16
We’ve been waiting all season for the clash between two of the leading milers in Europe, Solow and Gleneagles, and it does now look like that match up will take place on British Champions Day as Gleneagles has been declared at the 48-hour stage for the contest. The two horses were first scheduled to meet at Goodwood in the Sussex Stakes in what was being billed as the latest Dual on the Downs. However, sadly, Aidan O’Brien’s runner was pulled out due to ground concerns. Solow stayed in the race and won by just under a length after going off the 2/5 favourite. Solow is set for his sixth start of the season on British Champions Day where he has a 100% record in 2015, with notable victories coming in the Dubai Turf, Prix D’Ispahan, Queen Anne Stakes and Susses Stakes. The French-trained horse has had a break since Glorious Goodwood and is likely to go off as favourite at Ascot, even if Gleneagles does remain in the contest. The 2015 season started so w
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