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Five of the most memorable Grand Nationals

Since its first running in 1839, it has taken two World Wars to prevent the Aintree Grand National taking place, but Covid-19 has proved equal to the task as today should be another renewal of the great race, writes Tommy Lyons.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

It’s still the Grand National, but not as we once knew it

So, everyone is happy with last Saturday’s Grand National at Aintree then, the BHA, RSPCA (fairly), press and, of course, Aintree itself.

Sat, 13 Apr, 2013

Encore given standing ovation by bookies

Bookmakers were celebrating in the Aintree sunshine as Auroras Encore silenced the majority of the packed grandstands with a 66-1 success in the John Smith’s Grand National.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2013

Outside shot Encore romps home in National

Sue Smith became only the third female in history to train the winner of the John Smith’s Grand National as 66-1 outsider Auroras Encore claimed the Aintree spectacular.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013