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03-31-2008, 04:29 PM
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Bob Champion and Aldaniti comes to mind immediately..
http://www.grand-national.me.uk/gran...nallegends.php I have the a very good book at home..
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03-31-2008, 04:40 PM
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Red Run 1973
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03-31-2008, 04:45 PM
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Crisp was one of the best 2 milers around and the fact that he ran so well over a trip twice his optimum (4 1/2 miles) is just incredible..
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04-01-2008, 04:25 AM
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The way the prize money for the race has risen is unreal-quadrupled since 1994. From £200,000 to £800,000.
I find it strange that the only American races on Breeders' Cup day and the Kentucky Derby are worth more money than the National.
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04-01-2008, 06:58 AM
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It's entirely understandable that our North American friends who have limited association with jump racing may see the race as barbarous, but to those of us who have grown up with National Hunt racing it is simply the ultimate test of man and beast. The fences have been made easier in recent years and, whilst there's always the chance of fatality, as a spectacle and a sporting event it's nigh on unmatchable. The Cheltenham Gold Cup may carry more prestige but the uniqueness of the Grand National make it stand out.
As horse racing fans we all accept the risks taken by both horse and jockey, and there will always be unfortunate accidents, this race justifies those risks based on what it provides in terms of sporting narrative, thrilling action and fevered excitement. I'm off to Aintree for the next three days and will hope, of course, to see no equine deaths, but will accept that, if there are, they have given their lives to help create sporting drama that gives so much to so many.
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04-01-2008, 07:01 AM
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Just to add to that; the risks taken by the horses allow them to take a place in the heart of the public in Britain and Ireland far more than their counterparts on the Flat. The likes of Red Rum and Desert Orchid (never ran in the Grand National, but won the Irish version off top weight) are far more recognised/loved than any Flat horse.
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04-03-2008, 03:31 PM
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http://guardian.sportinglife.com/GU_...254835,00.html
Form comments.... http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle3676744.ece Last edited by my miss storm cat : 04-03-2008 at 04:44 PM.
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03-31-2008, 04:41 PM
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The Grand National ... one of the reasons I became enamoured of horses as a young girl (due to "National Velvet" - the original book, not the watered-down movie).
I would love to go one day. One of the greatest races in the world.
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03-31-2008, 04:43 PM
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Yea, watch the 1973 race, that was the first time I saw it. It's just unreal to see what these horses can do.
Miss you tomorrow...guess I'll have to drink one for me and you before the race. Spyder
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04-05-2008, 05:23 AM
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04-03-2008, 07:20 PM
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 (Haven't had time to watch it yet. )Last edited by Unstable : 04-05-2008 at 09:55 AM.
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