Racing: Pitman hopes ready for Aintree test

Mark Pitman is hoping to uphold the family tradition in Saturday’s Martell Grand National.

Racing: Pitman hopes ready for Aintree test
Sat, 30 Mar, 2002 - 15:39

Mark Pitman is hoping to uphold the family tradition in Saturday’s Martell Grand National.

His mother Jenny Pitman won the Aintree spectacular twice with Corbiere in 1983 and with Royal Athlete 12 years later.

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