Person: Marcus Armytage

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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

OBITUARY: How digger Dandy Nicholls graduated to become The Sprint King

Colm Greaves remembers David ‘Dandy’ Nicholls, the former trainer known as ‘The Sprint King’.

Fri, 16 Jun, 2017

Kinane rolls back the years at Aintree

Mick Kinane landed the honours on American Trilogy in the John Smith's Aintree Legends Charity Flat Race at Aintree today.

Sat, 14 Apr, 2012

Waley-Cohen hoping it's Oscar's time

Sam Waley-Cohen will bid to become the first amateur jockey to ride the winner of the John Smith’s Grand National in over 20 years when he partners Oscar Time at Aintree tomorrow.

Fri, 08 Apr, 2011