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16 completed, but, of those that didn't, only three fell, one was brought down and the other unseated.

13 horses pulled up.

The race is still a tough test, but it's the 4m2f run at an end-to-end gallop, not the easier obstacles that have facilitated this, that make it tough for runners nowadays.

I like the modern Grand National.

Possibly unlike some that lament the changes, I don't yearn for the days when half the field departed on the first circuit.

The winner ran off 163, the runner up off 167 and the third off 163.

I've seen lower-rated horses make the frame in Cheltenham Gold Cups.

It's a quality race nowadays.

Roll on the 2026 renewal.

[QUOTE="Ian_Davies, post: 2698079, member: 66646"] 16 completed, but, of those that didn't, only three fell, one was brought down and the other unseated. 13 horses pulled up. The race is still a tough test, but it's the 4m2f run at an end-to-end gallop, not the easier obstacles that have facilitated this, that make it tough for runners nowadays. I like the modern Grand National. Possibly unlike some that lament the changes, I don't yearn for the days when half the field departed on the first circuit. The winner ran off 163, the runner up off 167 and the third off 163. I've seen lower-rated horses make the frame in Cheltenham Gold Cups. It's a quality race nowadays. Roll on the 2026 renewal. [/QUOTE]

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