07-04-2013, 12:39
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Re: Horse Racing
Aintree delight at outcome.
http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Sun
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Aintree director John Baker believes British racing should be "tremendously proud" and vowed the track "will not stand still" after the 2013 John Smith's Grand National passed without serious incident.
The world's most famous steeplechase has faced fierce criticism since the death of two horses 12 months ago, and significant modifications have been made to the course, including the rebuilding of fences, with new plastic cores replacing the traditional timber and protective rubber padding.
Seventeen of the 40 runners completed, with only two horses officially falling, with 14 pulled up, six unseating their riders and one horse refusing at the final obstacle. Victory went to the Sue Smith-trained 66-1 outsider Auroras Encore, ridden by Ryan Mania.
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