"We would not cancel the event. It means far too much to us and the region and we will be doing our utmost to see it through in April."

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"We would not cancel the event. It means far too much to us and the region and we will be doing our utmost to see it through in April."

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Horseracing: National will be rearranged - Aintree pledge

Organisers of the Aintree Grand National have pledged to arrange a new date this year if the race falls foul of foot and mouth.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2001