Key changes to National start

The British Horseracing Authority confirmed several changes to the start of this year’s John Smith’s Grand National.

Key changes to National start
Thu, 07 Feb, 2008 - 16:25
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The British Horseracing Authority confirmed several changes to the start of this year’s John Smith’s Grand National.

A regulatory committee of the BHA met on Monday and approved key recommendations earmarked by a Grand National review group.

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