Archive for Category : Grand National

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Williams strikes with Pentiffic

Venetia Williams’ irresistible form rubbed off on former champion Australian jumper Pentiffic as he opened his British account at Huntingdon.
Pentiffic rose to prominence Down Under in 2009, becoming the first horse in history to complete the presti…

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National nearing million target

The total prize fund for the Aintree Grand National has risen to �975,000 for 2012.
That represents an increase of �25,000 from last season and prize money will now extend down to those who finish in eighth and ninth.
Julian Thick, Aintree’s ma…

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Junior on comeback trail

David Pipe’s Junior is building up towards a racecourse return as connections plot a route towards the Grand National at Aintree in April.
The nine-year-old has completed a rare double during his career by winning the Ascot Stakes at the Royal meeti…

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O’Neill hails retired National hero

by British Horseracing Authority News Headlines
Published on: January 10, 2012
Categories: Grand National, horse, ID, Jackdaws Castle, JP, News, NH, OK, PA, Push It

Jonjo O’Neill has branded Don’t Push It “an unbelievable horse” after confirming the retirement of the 2010 John Smith’s Grand National winner.
The 12-year-old famously provided jockey Tony McCoy with his first National success at the 15th attempt, …

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