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How Many Grand National Fences And How High Are They?
The Grand National is the world’s greatest steeplechase and is a horse race that grabs the attention of racing fans from around the globe. It’s also an event that’s steeped in history, famous stories and Grand National tales, plus has some of the most famous fences to be jumped. So, if you don’t know the Becher’s Brook from The Chair, we are here to explain more about the Grand National fences. Best Horse Racing Betting Offers Betting Sites Highlights Register Grand National Fences Guide The Grand National fences are the most famous in the world and with the first running of the Grand National in 1839 then over the years the fences and obstacles for the horses to tackle have evolved. Let’s take a look in more detail at how high are the Grand National fences and how many Grand National fenc...
Grand National Past Winners: Six Shock Triumphs at the Aintree Race
We take a look back at some of the Grand National past winners, plus highlight six big-priced Grand National winning horses that prove the world’s greatest steeplechase really can be won by any of the runners. Best Horse Racing Betting Offers Betting Sites Highlights Register Grand National Winners – Six Big Priced Shock Winners 2013 – Auroras Encore (1st 66/1) Won the 2013 Grand National for trainer Sue Smith and jockey Ryan Mania at 66/1.Came home by 9 lengths in the end, with Cappa Bleu and Teaforthree back in second and third. The horse was aged 11 when he won the race, which was a purple-patch age at that time with the 2012 and 2014 winners either side of Auroras Encore also aged 11. Trainer Sue Smith became the third winning female trainer to win the Grand National, with Jenny Pitman...
