271: The Grand National didn't start in 1839 - this is the true story of racing's greatest race (Extract) episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 1, 2025 · 8 MIN

271: The Grand National didn't start in 1839 - this is the true story of racing's greatest race (Extract)

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Lee Mottershead reads an extract from the second entry of our weekly series 'The Story Of Racing in 20 Races' - taking us back in time to Aintree for the true birth of the Grand National. Read the full story at racingpost.com

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