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The countdown to the Grand National begins with the first of three days of coverage from the famous Aintree race course. Five races feature, including the Liverpool Hurdle.

The countdown to the Grand National begins with the first of three days of coverage from the famous Aintree race course.

Five races feature, including the Liverpool Hurdle which Big Buck's won in 2011 for the third time in a row, as well as the Fox Hunters' Chase - a race for amateur jockeys over the daunting Grand National fences.

Clare Balding hosts the coverage from Aintree and is joined by Rishi Persad, Mick Fitzgerald, Richard Pitman, Richard Dunwoody, John Parrott and Gary Wiltshire. Race commentary is from Jim McGrath, Ian Bartlett and Darren Owen.

2 hours, 45 minutes

Last on

Thu 12 Apr 2012 13:40

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Clare Balding
Participant Rishi Persad
Participant Mick Fitzgerald
Participant Richard Pitman
Participant Richard Dunwoody
Participant John Parrott
Participant Gary Wiltshire
Commentator Jim McGrath
Commentator Ian Bartlett
Commentator Darren Owen
Executive Producer David Tippett
Director Steve Docherty

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