Sunshine greets National racegoers

Bright sunshine greeted the early arrivals at Aintree racecourse today ahead of the of the Martell Cognac Grand National.

Sunshine greets National racegoers
Sat, 05 Apr, 2003 - 11:05

Bright sunshine greeted the early arrivals at Aintree racecourse today ahead of the of the Martell Cognac Grand National.

A massive security operation was underway with airport style checks and a large British police presence to monitor the huge 60,000 crowd expected to pack the stands at the Liverpool track.

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