Six of the best for Madden

Irish raider Numbersixvalverde won the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree.

Six of the best for Madden
Sat, 08 Apr, 2006 - 18:29

Irish raider Numbersixvalverde won the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree.

Niall ‘Slippers’ Madden crept into the race on the second circuit aboard the 11-1 chance and took the advantage over the final fence to beat Hedgehunter, sent off the 5-1 joint-favourite, by six lengths.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: AintreePlace: County KildarePerson: MaddenPerson: NumbersixvalverdePerson: JohnPerson: Niall ‘Slippers’Person: HedgehunterPerson: Tony McCoyPerson: Nil DesperandumPerson: Martin BrassilPerson: BrassilPerson: NiallPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Red RumPerson: RubyPerson: WalshPerson: Jonjo O’NeillPerson: JP McManusPerson: TonyPerson: Francis CrowleyEvent: Smith’s Grand NationalEvent: Irish Grand NationalEvent: Gold CupOrganisation: BBC SportOrganisation: Clan Royal
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