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Event: 2001 Grand National

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AP McCoy and Ruby Walsh reflect on their rivalry and friendship

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AP McCoy and Ruby Walsh reflect on their rivalry and friendship
When they were racing against each other, there were certain things AP McCoy and Ruby Walsh didn’t talk about. They rarely gave the other advice. And you never gloated about beating the other in the big races. Things are a little different now. Kieran Shannon looked back and forward with the racing legends.

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Trainer Guest admits cruelty following death of horse

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Guest planning defence

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What’s A Filly trainer on cruelty charge

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Smarty retired by Pitman

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Pitman ponders Smarty decision
Birch spoils House party

Last season’s Grand National hero Amberleigh House couldn’t make it a winning return to action at Aintree yesterday but trainer Ginger McCain was more than happy with his performance.

Mon, 22 Nov, 2004

Tyne best in Skybet slog

Tyneandthyneagain made his stamina count in an out-and-out slog for the £50,000 (€73,100) Skybet Chase at Doncaster today.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2004

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