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Grand National

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One in 50 men believe they can outrun a HORSE, poll reveals

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Gran realises she has won Grand National bet in hilarious video

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Our expert's pinstickers' guide to all the Grand National runners at Aintree

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Horse trainer blames protestors for death of horse at Grand National

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Grand National 2023: Best photos from Ladies Day at Aintree

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Grand national 2023: Animal rights protesters plan to disrupt race

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Weekend racing preview: Haydock the highlight as Grand National looms

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Merseyrail to run special timetable for Grand National Festival

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We reveal the top most Instagrammed racecourses - and Doncaster is up there

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‘Outdated’ formal dress code no longer required at UK racecourses

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St Leger to be run on Sunday as Doncaster race bosses announce overhaul

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12 horses to keep an eye on in Saturday's Grand National at Aintree

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Grand National tips: Jeff Garlick's 6 expert betting tips on horses to back

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Top Ville Ben impressing trainer Phil Kirby ahead of potential Doncaster Sky Bet...

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Grand National preview and prediction: Cloth Cap bids to cap fine season with Ai...

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Racing preview: Haydock and Musselburgh the highlights as Grand National nears

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Weekend racing preview – Superstar Altior returns in thrilling Tingle Creek

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Everything you need to know about this weekend's virtual Grand National

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Everything you need to know about this year's virtual Grand National, and how to...

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Easy Tiger! A stroll for Roll, the new darling of the Grand National

Tiger Roll (right) just holds off Pleasant Company to win last year's Grand National. Both are back for more on Saturday. (PHOTO BY: Alex Livesey/Getty Images).placeholder image

The Grand National: a unique race cherished by millions

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Violence at the races: marketing chickens come home to roost

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Column: All sports produce success and despair

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GRAND NATIONAL: pinsticker's guide to all the runners

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REVEALED: the horse most likely to win the Grand National (statistically speakin...

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Grand National 2018: what you need to know - full list of runners and riders

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CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL: preview of the Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup

One For Arthur back home after his Grand National triumph at Aintree last year. He is flanked by trainer Lucinda Russell, her partner, former champion jockey Peter Scudamore, and groom Jaimie Duff.placeholder image

GRAND NATIONAL: ante-post shortlist of seven for Aintree's great race

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Free admission for under-18s helps racing's bid to lure the next generation

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Sandown's fitting finale to the Jumps season proves that change can be positive

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A Mouse, a teenager and an airline boss Rule The World in Grand National fairyta...

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My shortlist of seven ante-post fancies for the Grand National at Aintree

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CRABBIE’S GRAND NATIONAL: Richard Silverwood’s A-Z pinsticker’s guide to all the...

FRENCH LEGEND -- globetrotting eight-year-old Cirrus Des Aigles is back for another crack at the Champion Stakes after winning it in 2011 and finishing second in 2012 and 2013 (PHOTO BY: Steve Parsons/PA Wire).placeholder image

QIPCO BRITISH CHAMPIONS DAY: now a must-be-there or must-watch sporting event

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Lincoln puzzle heralds start of Flat Turf season at Doncaster

NATIONAL MANIA -- jockey Ryan Mania aboard the 66/1 Grand National winner, Auroras Encore. (PHOTO BY: David Davies/PA Wire).placeholder image

No need to ring the Grand National accident helpline

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WINNING POST TV: 2013 Grand National preview special