Fitzgerald hurt in Grand National spill

Mick Fitzgerald was taken to hospital with back injuries after falling from L’Ami in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree.

Fitzgerald hurt in Grand National spill
Sat, 05 Apr, 2008 - 19:52

Mick Fitzgerald was taken to hospital with back injuries after falling from L’Ami in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree.

The Irishman, a former winner of the race, lasted no further than the second fence.

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