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Paul Jacobs: Aintree Fences must be in top shape for Grand National

Paul Jacobs calls on Aintree to keep fences in proper shape for the big race

With the Cheltenham Festival behind us – and, by the way, I have already kickstarted the 2026 ante-post book (details in the May edition) - all eyes turn to Aintree and the Randox Grand National Handicap Chase.
As pundits and punters, we all have to keep our eye on the ball though as different factors change in the sport, both on the Flat and over the jumps, and none more so than this British sporting institution.
Problem is the Grand National simply hasn’t been the race of old and it is now arguably just another l...

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