Dry overnight at Aintree

Aintree enjoyed another rain-free night ahead of the start of the Martell Cognac Grand National meeting this afternoon.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2003 - 09:23

Aintree enjoyed another rain-free night ahead of the start of the Martell Cognac Grand National meeting this afternoon.

Clerk of the course Andrew Tulloch has been forced to adopt a vigorous watering policy to try and ensure safe ground for all three days, which culminate with the world’s most famous steeplechase on Saturday.

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Courts Racing Grand National Place: Mildmay Person: Andrew Tulloch Person: Tulloch Event: Martell Cognac Grand National Organisation: Aintree Organisation: Met Office Organisation: Cartmel

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