Grand National


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Grand National

n
(Horse Racing) the Grand National an annual steeplechase run at Aintree, Liverpool, since 1839
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Noun1.Grand National - an annual steeplechase run in Liverpool, England
steeplechase - a horse race over an obstructed course
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He's a hard nail, is Jack, and a dead shot, too, but you can't leave a Grand National winner to die like that--what?"
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The deaths occurred on the flat course, the hurdles course and the famous Grand National circuit.
FOUR HORSES KILLED IN RACE DAY CARNAGE; Plea to scrap Grand National
[pounds sterling]1million is available in total prize money, whilst the winner will receive a cool [pounds sterling]561,000 for their efforts, which brings to an end the three-day Grand National racing festival.
What channel is Grand National 2019 on? TV and live stream for Aintree race; The Grand National is the biggest event on the horse racing calendar and history could be made in 2019 if Tiger Roll wins
The countdown is on for the 2019 Randox HealthGrand NationalFestival and once againAintree Racecoursewill stage an Opening Ceremony for Grand National Thursday four weeks today on Thursday, April 4.
Countdown on to 2019 Randox Health Grand National Festival; Grand National Thursday set to start Aintree meeting with a bang
THE countdown is on for the 2019 Randox Health Grand National Festival, and once again Aintree Racecourse will stage an Opening Ceremony for Grand National Thursday four weeks today on Thursday, April 4.
Just four weeks to go to Grand National Festival
The racing supremo has donated the distinctive colours of his beloved three-time Grand National winner Red Rum to the World Museum.
City museum showcase for Aintree legend's winning jockey colours
TIGER Roll defied 45 years of history and wrote himself into the record books when winning a second successive Grand National on Saturday afternoon, becoming the first horse to achieve the feat since the legendary Red Rum in 1974.
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Aintree racing RESULTS from Grand National festival opening day
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An animal welfare charity has called for tighter safety regulations to protect horses afterUp For Review suffered a fatal injuryin the 2019 Grand National.
Up For Review Grand National death sparks furious reaction as number of horses to die in past year revealed; Up For Review became the first fatality in the race since 2012 after being brought down at the first fence of the Grand National
The Grand National is the biggest event of the year atAintree racecouse, withLadies Dayone of the most stylish - and people are already thinking ahead to 2020.
When do tickets go on sale for Ladies Day Grand National 2020 at Aintree racecourse; All eyes will be on Aintree when Ladies Day and the Grand National return in April 2020
And this Saturday's Grand National promises to be another memorable event.
Download your Grand National 2019 sweepstake here for Aintree race; The race takes place at 5.15pm on Saturday

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