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Aintree Commissions McCain Portrait Sculpture

Aintree Racecourse in England has commissioned a bronze portrait bust of the four-time Grand National winning trainer, Donald "Ginger" McCain, who died at the age of 80 last September.

 Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Ballabriggs Triumphs in Grand National

Ballabriggs Triumphs in Grand National

Ballabriggs won the grueling Grand National Steeplechase in England April 9, finishing ahead of fellow 14-1 shot Oscar Time.

 Saturday, April 09, 2011

Grand National Purse Increased Again

Great Britain's Aintree Racecourse announced Dec. 29 that for the second consecutive year, the purse for the John Smith's Grand National has increased by £100,000 to total £900,000 when the 4 1/2 mile steeplechase is contested April 4, 2009.

 Monday, December 29, 2008