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Graphic shows course for Aintree Grand National, with details of all 30 fences, and recent Aintree Grand National winners.
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HORSE RACING

Grand National 2018 course

By Chris Dinsdale

April 14, 2018 - The 171st edition of the Grand National, the world’s longest, toughest and most historic steeplechase, takes place at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England.

The first official Grand Liverpool Steeplechase, in 1839, was won by the aptly named favourite Lottery, while Captain Becher ensured his immortality when he parted company with his horse at the now world famous Becher’s Brook.

Aintree legend Red Rum is the most successful Grand National horse, coming home first three times, in 1973, 1974, and 1977. Red Rum was trained by another of horse racing’s great characters, Ginger McCain, who went on to claim another victory in the race with Amberleigh House in 2004.

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PUBLISHED: 04/04/2018; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images
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