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Old 03-31-2008, 05:14 PM
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You are correct but still an amazing race to watch
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If the race lasted somewhat over 4-5 minutes, nothing in this country could stay with these horses in a G1---it is closer to 8-10 minutes covering 4 miles or so and hellishly configured jumps and turns ... A fascinating lore behind this event, and it is very impressive ... That is the good news ...
MMSC has very good reasons for not wanting to watch ... A cavalry charge of more horses than we are used to seeing headed for those monstrous obstacles is daunting enough, but it is a rare thing that there are no falls, injuries, or fatalities ....
The first time I watched this race, the favorite--a fine, stout accomplished animal---wiped out at the first fence and received a broken back ...
While we are sadly used to seeing breakdowns, this race seems to court them for obvious reasons ...
It is a thing of beauty to see a good one jump the jumps and stay the course, but it is also a race of what can be viewed as a near demolition derby ...
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In my opinion it crosses the line between sport and abuse but that line is different for everyone.
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Old 03-31-2008, 05:19 PM
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The most watched and most famous race in the world...

Its absolutely incredible... The stories behind so many of the winners are some of the most surreal things you could hear..

Getaway, I was there for the first time last year and loved it, I just hope the weather is good for ya..
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Its absolutely incredible... The stories behind so many of the winners are some of the most surreal things you could hear..
Off the top of your head, is there one you can remember?

Tell us.
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I really don't know what to say about this...makes Biancone a Saint

http://lateralscience.co.uk/turf/index.html
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Old 03-31-2008, 05:29 PM
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Bob Champion and Aldaniti comes to mind immediately..

http://www.grand-national.me.uk/gran...nallegends.php

I have the a very good book at home..
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Old 03-31-2008, 05:40 PM
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that was the classic race where Crisp put up one of the memorable losing grand national performances, jumping for fun with top weight and giving 1 and a half stone to a legend in Red Rum, just going down by less than a length..

Crisp was one of the best 2 milers around and the fact that he ran so well over a trip twice his optimum (4 1/2 miles) is just incredible..
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The Grand National ... one of the reasons I became enamoured of horses as a young girl (due to "National Velvet" - the original book, not the watered-down movie).

I would love to go one day. One of the greatest races in the world.
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Yea, watch the 1973 race, that was the first time I saw it. It's just unreal to see what these horses can do.

Miss you tomorrow...guess I'll have to drink one for me and you before the race.

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The Grand National ... one of the reasons I became enamoured of horses as a young girl (due to "National Velvet" - the original book, not the watered-down movie).

I would love to go one day. One of the greatest races in the world.
Same here. Not sure how I feel about it now to be honest.
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Bob Champion and Aldaniti comes to mind immediately..

http://www.grand-national.me.uk/gran...nallegends.php

I have the a very good book at home..
I remember seeing a pretty good film on a late-night station back in the 80's called "Champions", starring John Hurt as Bob Champion. I'd been waiting forever for it to come out on DVD, to see if it was as good as I remembered. Finally checked on Amazon UK and there it was. (Haven't had time to watch it yet. )
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I really don't know what to say about this...makes Biancone a Saint

http://lateralscience.co.uk/turf/index.html
That is one of the most bizzare articles I have ever read!! That can't be for real.. surely...
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One of the greatest races in the world. Does anyone know if it can be seen online (free)? Or if any of the ADW sites are showing it?
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One of the greatest races in the world. Does anyone know if it can be seen online (free)? Or if any of the ADW sites are showing it?
Youbet has carried it the past few years, but I didn't see it on their schedule.

Racingpost.co.uk will show it for free.
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Off the top of your head, is there one you can remember?

Tell us.
Red Rum

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g6mD...eature=related

Here's the whole race: How a horse could win three times in unbelievable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp4KN3vmBkg&NR=1
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