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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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APR
09
Your Guide to the Grand National 2015
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APR
09
Love the Grand National?Grand National Trivia This historic handicap steeplechase is run over 4 mile 4 furlong at Aintree and sponsored by Crabbie's. It was first run in 1839. The Grand National is televised in 140 countries and viewed by an audience of 600 million. Horses jump 30 fences including Bechers' Brook, Foinavon, the Canal Turn & The Chair over two grueling circuits. It is considered the ultimate test of horse & jockey. Did you know... The Grand National is the most valuable National Hunt race in Britain. The prize money fund is guaranteed at £1,000,000. Take a look at the Grand National Runners 2015. Noted races include... Tipperary Tim who won in 1928. Amazingly 41 of the 42 runners fell. William Dutton landed the odds at 100/1. This race still holds the record as the fewest number of finishers. Foinavon proved that you sometimes you need a little bit of luck when winning in 1967. This 100/1 was lagging 100 yards behind the pa
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JAN
20
Grand National 2015 Ante-post preview
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JAN
20
The Grand National at Aintree in April remains the highlight of the steeplechasing year and one of the most anticipated events of the whole sporting calendar. Currently, bookmakers are offering 20-1 the field in their ante-post betting lists. Shutthefrontdoor The early favourite is last year’s Irish Grand National winner Shutthefrontdoor, owned by JP McManus and trained by Jonjo O’Neill. They enjoyed Aintree triumph with Don’t Push It in 2010 but suffered heartache in 2012 when the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner lost his life in a freak accident whilst attempting the big-race double. Shutthefrontdoor had always promised to be a useful stayer and finished a close sixth in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham over four miles. He confirmed the promise of that run when winning at Fairyhouse and began his 2014-15 campaign with a comfortable victory at Carlisle. O’Neill also has Merry King prominent in the ante-post lists after a fine run in the Hennessy Go
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SEP
25
Early Indicators for the 2015 Grand National
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SEP
25
Ok, yes, it is very early days. The National Hunt season has not even got into full swing yet, but this is the time of year to find the best value on the most valuable steeplechase in the world. Here we will look at some of the main contenders for the big race at Aintree next April to try and point readers in the right direction for an ante-post wager. Early favourite According to Betfair, the early favourite for the 4 miles 3 ½ furlongs contest, run over 30 fences is Shutthefrontdoor, trained by Jonjo O’Neill. The seven-year old (who will be eight on the day of the race) shot to the head of the ante-post market with a decisive win in the Irish Grand National back in April. Owned by JP McManus – who has already tasted victory in the race with Don’t Push It back in 2010, the son of Accordion could be a lively contender. An indication to the merits of Shutthefrontdoor may well lie with Holywell – who beat its stable mate by 3 ¼ lengths at
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MAR
16
Bet On Grand National - Aintree, 5th April, 2014
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MAR
16
The National Hunt calendar waved goodbye to the Cheltenham Festival but anticipates the most famous of all horse races -Crabbie's Grand National Chase. On the 5th April, Aintree, Liverpool pays homage to the greatest steeplechase of them all. This Class 1 handicap raced over 4m 3f 110y is open to horses aged seven years and older with a rating of 120 or more by the British Horseracing Authority and placed in a recognised chase over 3 miles or more. It is the most valuable jumps race in Europe with a win prize fund of almost one million pounds. William Lynn founded this race after setting out a course, building a grandstand, and Lord Sefton laid the foundation stone on 7th February 1829. The Grand National may have been raced for the first time in 1836 although this is a point of contention. Three races had been ignored in the belief they were held at Maghall and not Aintree. However, leading historians, including John Pinfold, have unearthed evidence
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MAR
29
Red Rum: The Making of a National Hero
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MAR
29
The Grand National is synonymous with one horse - Red Rum. This champion thoroughbred racehorse won this prized steeplechase in 1973, 1974 & 1977. In the two intervening years he finished second. The ultimate test of horse & jockey was tamed by his supreme efforts, an achievement which to this day has been unequaled. Remarkably, Red Rum never fell in 100 races. On Saturday 6th April, viewers across the world will remember the achievements of a truth racing legend & enjoy a racing spectacle - 2013 Grand National. Red Rum was bred at Rossenarra Stud, in Kells, County Kilkenny, Ireland by Martyn McEnery. His name a creation of the first three letters of his mother & father. This bay son of Quorum out of a mare called Mared was born on the 3rd May 1965. Although bred to be a miler, he started his career as a sprinter, dead heated at 5f at Aintree, which used to feature Flat racing even before its steeplechase status. He was once ridden by Lester
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