Grand National 1923 and 1965

With the 2008 Grand National fast approaching, we thought we would show a couple of fantastic old race videos from the 1923 and 1965 Grand Nationals. There’s nothing like going back in time to see how it used to be done. Horses then are no different to now, it’s just harder to find the greats.

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Grand National 2008

This week – on Saturday – will see the UKs biggest race of the year, the Grand National, take place.

A field of over 30 horses will run the gruelling 4 and a half miles of Aintree, jumping 40 flights as they slog it out to become the latest in a line of historic champions.

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2007 Dubai World Cup

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Invasor wins the Dubai World Cup at Nad Al Sheba Race Course, avenging his only career loss at the same track in the 2006 UAE Derby.

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2006 Ascot Gold Cup

What a brilliant win by Yeats. Took off down the home straight and left the rest for dead.

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Melbourne Cup 2007 – (almost) Live Video Replay

What a brilliant Melbourne Cup:

1st = Efficient

2nd = Purple Moon

3rd = Mahler

4th = Zipping

We have added a video replay of the Melbourne Cup 2007 to this page soon after the event, Tuesday November 6th 2007.

The Final Stages of the 2007 Emirates Melbourne Cup (with audio)

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Melbourne Cup 2007 – Tips from Sports Bet

Get the latest tips for the Melbourne Cup 2007 from the experts.

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Punting Patto’s 2007 Melbourne Cup Tips

Here he is again, Punting Patto’s Melbourne Cup tips, and even form Patto, this episode is even more out there.

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Another episode of Punting Patto – Cox Plate Day 2007

El Segundo wins the 2007 Cox Plate

This is a great win by the much heralded El Segundo. Watch him pin his ears back and fight to the line. He was always going to win from the bottom of the straight. Should be in the 2007 Melbourne Cup.

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Phar Lap Melbourne cup win 1930

Pharlap Melbourne Cup Win, 1930