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Win2Win Racing
14th April 2011, 12:21
Champion jockey Tony McCoy defends the Grand National after critics said the race was too tough following the deaths of two horses on Saturday.

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Win2Win
14th April 2011, 19:53
As was pointed out on RUK the other night, more horses die over hurdles than chases .... why? Speed..... more horses have died over the Aintree fences that have been lowered to make them 'safer' .... why? They now jump them faster :doh1: ..... Fence 4 is now the lowest fence on that track.... strange as 1 death and plenty of fallers all meeting.