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Coverage from Aintree as horses and jockeys tackle 30 of the UK's most daunting fences.

Clare Balding

Rishi Persad

Mick Fitzgerald

Richard Dunwoody

Richard Pitman

John Parrott

Gary Wiltshire

Jim McGrath

Ian Bartlett

Darren Owen

The Grand National: 2012

14/04/2012

2012

BBC One - The Grand National, 2012

Clare Balding presents coverage of the most famous horse race in the world.

Clare Balding presents coverage of the most famous horse race in the world, over a course which includes such renowned landmarks as Becher's Brook, the Canal Turn and the Chair.

Clare Balding presents coverage of the 165th running of the most famous horse race in the world, over a course which includes such renowned landmarks as Becher's Brook, the Canal Turn and the Chair. 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. 

The McCain name was already a long established part of Aintree folklore before Ballabriggs triumphed in 2011, and it was a victory which gave trainer Donald McCain his first Grand National success. Donald's father Ginger trained the legendary Red Rum to three wins and two runner-up spots. He also won the race with Amberleigh House in 2004. 

On Britain's biggest race day, Clare Balding is joined at Aintree by Rishi Persad, former Grand National winning jockeys Mick Fitzgerald and Richard Dunwoody, Richard Pitman, John Parrott and Gary Wiltshire. Race commentary comes from Jim McGrath, Ian Bartlett and Darren Owen. 

In the build-up to the National, there will be a series of features on some of the main contenders for the race, as well as a support card of four top class races.

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