Grand National Festival due to begin

The 2013 John Smith’s Grand National Festival will begin today.

Grand National Festival due to begin
Thu, 04 Apr, 2013 - 10:35

The 2013 John Smith’s Grand National Festival will begin today.

Millions worldwide are expected to have a flutter and tune in on Saturday as dozens of runners and riders contest the world-famous steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.

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