The BBC's coverage of the Grand National meeting commences at 1.00 tomorrow afternoon.
The People's Race, in which ten amateur riders chosen from the public race over a distance of nine furlongs, is scheduled for around 1.10-1.15. This will be a race worth watching, although at this stage it's not clear if the race will be shown live.
Current 2/1 favourite with bookmaker Ladbrokes is Michael Sweeney, a 47 year old plumber from Manchester. He will be riding Instructor, a horse that has won six times at around this distance.
Well done to all the rookie riders who have trained hard over the past two and a half months; they will all surely have the thrill of a lifetime tomorrow, win or lose.
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Kevin Old, a 44 year old pawnbroker from Bournemouth, won this race on 3/1 shot Hoo La Baloo. Of those participating, Kevin certainly looked the most stylish rider, pushing the horse out well in the closing stages.
5/4 favourite Instructor played up at the start and unceremoniously dumped Manchester plumber Michael Sweeney on the turf.
Congratulations to all who took part.
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