A Grand National, and commentary, that survives the test of time

It’s 53 years to the day since the most famous Aintree Grand National winner of them all: Foinavon.
A Grand National, and commentary, that survives the test of time
Wed, 08 Apr, 2020 - 01:00
Tommy Lyons

OUTSIDE BET: 100-1 outsider Foinavon, ridden by John Buckingham, about to pass the winning post after coming from the back of the field to claim a historic victory in the 1967 Grand National.
OUTSIDE BET: 100-1 outsider Foinavon, ridden by John Buckingham, about to pass the winning post after coming from the back of the field to claim a historic victory in the 1967 Grand National.

It’s 53 years to the day since the most famous Aintree Grand National winner of them all: Foinavon.

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