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03-31-2008, 04:09 PM
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If the race lasted somewhat over 4-5 minutes, nothing in this country could stay with these horses in a G1---it is closer to 8-10 minutes covering 4 miles or so and hellishly configured jumps and turns ... A fascinating lore behind this event, and it is very impressive ... That is the good news ...
MMSC has very good reasons for not wanting to watch ... A cavalry charge of more horses than we are used to seeing headed for those monstrous obstacles is daunting enough, but it is a rare thing that there are no falls, injuries, or fatalities .... The first time I watched this race, the favorite--a fine, stout accomplished animal---wiped out at the first fence and received a broken back ... While we are sadly used to seeing breakdowns, this race seems to court them for obvious reasons ... It is a thing of beauty to see a good one jump the jumps and stay the course, but it is also a race of what can be viewed as a near demolition derby ... 
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03-31-2008, 04:14 PM
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You are correct but still an amazing race to watch
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03-31-2008, 04:19 PM
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The most watched and most famous race in the world...
Its absolutely incredible... The stories behind so many of the winners are some of the most surreal things you could hear.. Getaway, I was there for the first time last year and loved it, I just hope the weather is good for ya..
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03-31-2008, 04:24 PM
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03-31-2008, 04:25 PM
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I really don't know what to say about this...makes Biancone a Saint
http://lateralscience.co.uk/turf/index.html
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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, 04:41 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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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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04-04-2008, 07:13 AM
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03-31-2008, 04:29 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g6mD...eature=related Here's the whole race: How a horse could win three times in unbelievable. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp4KN3vmBkg&NR=1
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03-31-2008, 04:18 PM
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