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The 2013 Aintree National was by any measure a triumph, most importantly because of an absence of casualties. Everything worked out great in the end, a perfect outcome for all concerned. But hands up those who feared after the first seven fences that the National had changed forever? (more…)
Oh So Trendy
April 1, 2013 by Brian O'Connor
You know how they say you can never have too much information? Bull. And if you ever need proof that TMI can be a pain, then gear up for this Grand National week and the statistical blizzard that comes with it. (more…)
Category: Bookmakers, Grand National, Irish National
Selling The Festival
March 4, 2013 by Brian O'Connor
Peeing on the Cheltenham festival parade might not be politic right now but any sort of honest examination of the twenty seven races results in the conclusion that at least some of the fare is being spread desperately thin in the attempt to stretch proceedings to four days. (more…)
Category: Cheltenham, Grand National, Races
National PC
April 5, 2010 by Brian O'Connor
Political correctness has had a bad rap but those keenly anticipating Saturday’s Grand National have the PC brigade to thank for their Aintree fix. (more…)
Category: Grand National
