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I'd say the Grand National is a greater stamina test than ever - as previously discussed, easier fences means an end-to-end gallop both circuits, long gone are the days of a Gay Trip 2m4f chaser winning it, ditto a 3m Park course chaser.

The shorter trip is obviated by the stronger pace throughout and I'd say, with the quality of entry now higher, it's like a Gold Cup for 4m+ quality stayers.

[QUOTE="Ian_Davies, post: 2694401, member: 66646"] I'd say the Grand National is a greater stamina test than ever - as previously discussed, easier fences means an end-to-end gallop both circuits, long gone are the days of a Gay Trip 2m4f chaser winning it, ditto a 3m Park course chaser. The shorter trip is obviated by the stronger pace throughout and I'd say, with the quality of entry now higher, it's like a Gold Cup for 4m+ quality stayers. [/QUOTE]

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