The Probert Encyclopaedia of Recreation

GRAND NATIONAL

The Grand National Steeplechase is the most famous horse race in the world for jumpers. It was first run in England in 1839 and is now a handicap for horses, geldings and mares, six years old and upwards who have fulfilled certain qualifications in their previous appearances on the race-course. It is run near the end of March at Aintree near Liverpool over a course of 4 miles 856 yards with thirty jumps.
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