Horse racing - Grand National

The Grand National has received a record entry of 152 for April's race at Aintree, beating the previous high of 149 in 2003 and last year's 122 entries. On race day, April 9, a maximum of 40 will face the starter. Under the new sponsorship of a brewery...

The Grand National has received a record entry of 152 for April's race at Aintree, beating the previous high of 149 in 2003 and last year's 122 entries. On race day, April 9, a maximum of 40 will face the starter. Under the new sponsorship of a brewery company, the race has a record prize money of £700,000, up £100,000 on 2004. The entries feature the first seven home from last year's race when Amberleigh House, trained by Ginger McCain of Red Rum fame, beat Clan Royal by three lengths.

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