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The Grand National Hurdle Stakes is an American National Steeplechase Association sanctioned steeplechase race run each fall at Far Hills, New Jersey. It is a Grade 1 event run over 2 + 5 ⁄ 8 miles. It has been known by a variety of names over the years, including the Breeders' Cup Grand National. [1]
The most prestigious race on the National Hunt calendar will be hotly contested
aintree.co.uk [permanent dead link ] – Grand National Media Guide. archive.org – Read Online: "A History of Steeple-Chasing" (1901). archive.org – Read Online: "Heroes and Heroines of the Grand National" (1907). bbc.co.uk – National finishes year-by-year. galopp-sieger.de – The Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree.
The anticipation for the Grand National continues to rise, after King George VI Chase winner Hewick was given the top weight last month.. The event at Aintree is not due to take place until April ...
Hill Sixteen suffered a fatal fall during the 175th Grand National, the third horse to die at Aintree this week, but can more be done following a series of protests?
The Grand National has been described by the BBC as higher risk than lots of other horse races. [91] According to the British Horseracing Authority, as of 2022, the five-year average fatality rate for jump racing was 0.43%. [92] However, the rate for the Grand National over the last ten runnings was more than twice as high, at 1.12%. [93]
The Grand National is a National Hunt horse race which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England. It is a handicap steeplechase over 30 fences and a distance of approximately 4 miles 3½ furlongs.
40 runners will take to the field and compete over the four mile course at Aintree