The Ladbroke Grand National Meeting
2.35 Ladbroke Topham Trophy Handicap 'Chase (2m 6f)
One complete circuit of the Grand National course featuring all the famous fences - Becher's, Canal Turn, Valentine's and the biggest obstacle of all - the Chair. In this race, unlike the National, the Chair is one of the first to be jumped, when the pace is usually fast.
3.10 Siematic Kitchens Novices' 'Chase (3m If)
3.45 Holiday Inn H'Cap Hurdle (2m)
4.20 Haig Whisky Foxhunters' 'Chase (2m 6f)
The final circuit of the Grand National course before Saturday. The Foxhunters' has a great tradition for spectacle and drama; and the late John Thorne will always be remembered for his spectacular riding of Spartan Missile to victory without his irons.
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN , JULIAN WILSON RICHARD PITMAN and JOHN HANMER Introduced by TONY GUBBA
Directors RICHARD TILLING , NICK HUNTER Producer FRED VINER
Results from the day's meeting on Ceefax