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Red Marauder ridden by Richard Guest clears Becher's Brook on the second circuit during the 2001 Grand National at Aintree.

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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.

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Tyne clinches Eider chase

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Tyne best in Skybet slog

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National hero retired

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Marauder fine after Newcastle run

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Marauder back in National picture

Red Marauder set for return at Newbury

Aintree hero Red Marauder is on course to return to action in a staying hurdle at Newbury on Saturday after working on Redcar beach.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2002

Jockeys hit by Hexham bans

Conditional jockeys Gary Berridge and Ciaran Eddery were left counting the cost after each picked up a seven-day ban at Hexham.

Sat, 09 Nov, 2002

McCoy draws a rare blank

Champion jockey Tony McCoy remained seven short of Richard Dunwoody’s all-time record for a jump jockey of 1,699 winners after drawing a blank from his five rides at Southwell today.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2002

Racing: Striker heads post field

A field of 15 is set to go to post for the Racing Post Chase at Kempton tomorrow, with Norman Mason’s Red Striker now heading the handicap on 12st.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2002

Horse Racing: Marauder and Paddy's among national withdrawals

Red Marauder and Paddy’s Return, last year’s hero and villain, have both been confirmed as absentees from the Martell Grand National.

Thu, 21 Feb, 2002

Racing: Occold all the rage for Kempton

Doubts may surround many of the contenders for the Racing Post Chase at Kempton but punters are certainly sure about the horse to be on if early betting exchanges on the €147,000 contest are anything to go by.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2002

Racing: Striker can hit the Post

Next weekend is likely to see plenty of Cheltenham and Aintree clues on offer in two of the season’s chasing highlights so far.

Sat, 16 Feb, 2002

Racing: Marauder pleases in work-out

Red Marauder, winner of the 2001 Martell Grand National, pleased his connections in his first serious piece of work of the season.

Sat, 16 Feb, 2002

Horse Racing: Rince Ri and Shooting Light head the weights

Cheltenham contenders Rince Ri and Shooting Light head the weights for the Racing Post Chase at Kempton Park on February 23.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2002

Horse racing: Pearl heads for Aintree

Ireland’s leading chaser Florida Pearl could yet take his chance in the Martell Grand National at Aintree on April 6.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2002

Horse Racing: Pearl heads Aintree weights

Florida Pearl heads the weights for the Martell Grand National.

Tue, 05 Feb, 2002

Racing: Nose follows Fowler's example

Richard Guest has occasionally seemed to have a nose for trouble during a controversial riding career.

Thu, 31 Jan, 2002

Racing: Grand National gets record number of entries

This year's Martell Grand National will feature a modern-day record of 144 entries.

Thu, 24 Jan, 2002

Racing: Marauder on course for National repeat bid

Last season’s Martell Grand National winner Red Marauder remains on course for a repeat bid for the Aintree marathon despite a ‘‘niggling’’ problem.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2002

Racing: Dorans Pride tops Kerry National field

Dorans Pride topped the weights for the richest ever Kerry National, highlight of the Listowel Festival.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2001

Horseracing: Mason finding Marauder win hard to take in

Red Marauder was in rather better health today than his jockey and trainer in the aftermath of their glorious Martell Grand National triumph.

Sun, 08 Apr, 2001

Horseracing: Bookies pleased with Red Marauder's National win

Bookmakers were generally happy after Red Marauder won a thrilling renewal of the Martell Grand National.

Sun, 08 Apr, 2001

Horseracing: Marauder makes most of Aintree mayhem

Red Marauder won a truly remarkable 154th running of the Martell Grand National at Aintree.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2001

Irish jockey jailed for murder by English court

An Irish jump jockey has been jailed for life by an English court, for murder.

Tue, 16 Jan, 2001