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Double Irish Tragedy at the Grand National
The Grand National has thrown up some remarkably heart-warming tales over its 172-year history.
But there are also many tales of poignant tragedy – some of which are made more palatable only by the passing of time.
One such example …
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Brian Fletcher a Grand National Legend
Over its long history, the Grand National has thrown up many heroes; some famous legends from the world of racing – and some whose fame rests almost exclusively with the great race.
Of the many jockeys whose name was made …
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Can the Free Facing Initiative Inject Fresh Life Into the Sport?
Top class sport in the UK doesn’t come cheap and quite often sports mad fans in this country have to make the decision as to what events that can afford to attend. Well now in what must be an unprecedented …
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Maximum of 13 Runners Set For Champion Hurdle
Quality rather than quantity is the watchword as the five-day declarations for the Champion Hurdle have been revealed with a maximum of 13 horses set to go in search of the hurdles crown on the opening day of next week’s …
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Is Dunguib the Festival’s Forgotten Horse?
At this stage 12 months ago no Cheltenham Festival contender was receiving more column inches than Dunguib and he looked like making a big splash at racing’s showpiece event.
Philip Fenton’s stable star lined up as odds on favourite for the …
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- Brian Fletcher a Grand National Legend
- Can the Free Facing Initiative Inject Fresh Life Into the Sport?
- Maximum of 13 Runners Set For Champion Hurdle
- Is Dunguib the Festival’s Forgotten Horse?
- Sagas Hoping To Deliver Premier Performance At Cheltenham
- Flat Jockeys at Cheltenham
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McCain Gunning For Another Big Saturday Prize
Donald McCain, trainer of last Saturday’s tremendously brave John Smith’s Grand National winner Ballabriggs might not have a runner in the Scottish equivalent at Ayr this weekend but he is still targeting another big win as his Overturn bids to carry top weight to victory in the Isle of Skye …
Along Hoping To Roll Back the Years
Naunton-based trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies is set to saddle up to three runners in this weekend’s eagerly anticipated John Smith’s Grand National. Most of the media attention is centred around veteran Hello Bud (ridden by Nigel’s son Sam), but the stable’s Roll Along is an interesting contender in his own right …
Devon Loch – a Grand National Flop Loved By All
One of the most famous horses in National folklore is Devon Loch – even though he didn’t win the race, the 1956 Grand National is more remembered for him than the winner E.S.B.
Devon Loch, owned by The Queen …
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Townend Likely To Miss Aintree Grand National
Paul Townend, currently clear at the top of the Irish jumps jockey’s championship and who had been expected to take the ride on one of the leading lights amongst Willie Mullins’ potential battalion of runners at Aintree on …
Neville Crump and Sheila’s Cottage – The Perfect Grand National Match
A decade after first taking out a trainer’s licence, legendary Middleham-based trainer Neville Crump really made his name in the world of jump racing thanks to a remarkable mare, Sheila’s Cottage, in 1948.
The horse was described as a temperamental mare for whom Crump, nevertheless, had a huge affection. Perhaps Sheila’s …
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Latest Grand National News
Following the excitement of another fantastic Cheltenham Festival the racing world now turns it attention to the world-famous John Smith’s Grand National 2011 at Aintree.
As the race edges closer punters will be looking to the news emanating form the training yards for clues to the favoured runners and riders …
Waley-Cohen Hoping Aintree Time is Oscar Time
Amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen is still riding the crest of a wave after his tremendous performance in partnering the majestic Long Run to a famous success in last week’s Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup, but he could potentially be …
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Cracker Bidding To Strike A National Blow For the Fairer Sex
Of the 82 horses still listed as possible runners in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on April 9, only two are mares, one of which is the James Motherway-trained Bluesea Cracker, who seems likely to be given the …
Tragedy for McManus as Cheltenham Hope Backspin Dies
The fickle nature of racing has been demonstrated once again with the sad news that the Jonjo O’Neill-trained Backspin, one of a powerful team set to represent one of the sport’s leading owners JP McManus at the forthcoming Cheltenham Festival, was found dead in his stable on Wednesday morning having …
Rusty Dirar Remains On Target For County Hurdle
The Gordon Elliott-trained Dirar might have appeared to have a big chance on official figures when he faced the starter for a 12-furlong conditions race on the all-weather track at Kempton last week, but after an absence of nearly six …
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