Grand National winner airlifted to hospital

Grand National winning jockey Ryan Mania was today airlifted to hospital after a fall in a race at Hexham, only a day after his victory at Aintree.

Sun, 07 Apr, 2013 - 18:09

Grand National winning jockey Ryan Mania was today airlifted to hospital after a fall in a race at Hexham, only a day after his victory at Aintree.

The Scotsman, who steered Auroras Encore to a famous 66-1 success, was linking up once again with trainer Sue Smith in the St John Lee Handicap Hurdle.

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Courts Racing Grand National Place: Hexham Place: Aintree Place: West Yorkshire Place: Bingley Place: Newcastle Person: Ryan Mania Person: Sue Smith Person: Mania Person: Smith Person: James Armstrong Event: Grand National Event: St John Lee Handicap Hurdle Organisation: Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary Organisation: Royal Victoria Infirmary

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