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The Grand National

2012 Highlights

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Highlights of the 165th running of one of the most famous horse races in the world. Four and a half miles and 30 fences stand between racing's bravest horses and jockeys, and one of the most cherished prizes in sport. They face a course which includes such legendary landmarks as Becher's Brook, the Canal Turn and The Chair.

Rishi Persad presents the coverage from Aintree. He is joined by Mick Fitzgerald and Richard Dunwoody, with race commentary from Jim McGrath, Ian Bartlett and Darren Owen. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Rishi Persad
Participant:
Mick Fitzgerald
Participant:
Richard Dunwoody
Commentator:
Jim McGrath
Commentator:
Ian Bartlett
Commentator:
Darren Owen
Executive Producer:
David Tippett

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