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CHAMPION IN EVERY SENSE

Aintree legend Bob recalls National triumph that beat all odds in fight against cancer

Some sporting events hold a special place in the hearts of the public stretching far beyond the regular fans.
The Aintree Grand National is at the forefront of these – watched by many millions each year and widely acclaimed, not just Britain’s, but the world’s greatest horse race.
Yet certain runnings of this historic test of horse and jockey stand apart in international folklore. Without doubt cancer survivor Bob Champion’s astonishing win on Aldaniti in 1981 is one to...

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