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Racing from Aintree

2009

Grand National

Duration: 4 hours, 5 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One South EastLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Clare Balding presents coverage of the greatest steeplechase in the world, the John Smith's Grand National from Aintree. One of the most spectacular sights in sport is guaranteed when 40 horses and jockeys line up to tackle the 30 daunting fences. Who will join the legendary list of winning names such as Red Rum and Aldaniti?

There is a full build-up to the race with features on the leading contenders, and tips and advice to help you pick the winner. Expert analysis comes from Norman Williamson and two of his former colleagues in the weighing room, Grand National-winning jockeys Richard Dunwoody and Mick Fitzgerald.

Rishi Persad, Dan Walker and Richard Pitman provide all the latest news and interviews, with commentary from Jim McGrath, Ian Bartlett, Tony O'Hehir and Darren Owen.

The National is off at 4.15pm, with the other supporting races at 1.45pm, 2.15pm, 2.50pm and 3.25pm. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Clare Balding
Participant:
Richard Dunwoody
Participant:
Mick Fitzgerald
Participant:
Rishi Persad
Participant:
Dan Walker
Participant:
Richard Pitman
Commentator:
Jim McGrath
Commentator:
Ian Bartlett
Commentator:
Darren Owen

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