National Heroes: Aintree Legend (Mainstream sport) [Paperback]

Reg Green (Author)

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing; New edition edition (11 Mar 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1840181338
ISBN-13: 978-1840181333
Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 2.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,304,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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In National Heroes, acknowledged Grand National authority Reg Green takes a look at the world's greatest steeplechase, from its beginnings in1839 to the present day.

From the first winner Lottery, who took the title when Queen Victoria had been on the throne only two years, through Red Rum's three famous victories, to the dramatic scenes in 1997 when coded telephone calls from IRA brought the biggest meeting of the year to a premature halt, every moment of Grand National history until 1998 is recorded.

More than a race, the Grand National is a truly national event, when even the most cautious among us can be persuaded to wager a bet. With detailed information on all the favourites, odds and winnings of many of the races, this may at first seem one for the true enthusiast, but Green's accessible style and obvious enthusiasm for his subject open it to anyone who has ever had a flutter.

Champion jockey Richard Dunwoody's foreword is all the recommendation the book needs:

In this splendid book Reg Green has perfectly captured the anguish and joy which is inseperable from the race's colourful and unpredictable history.

A great reference book, but above all, an enjoyable read.

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All the magic and excitement of the world's greatest steeplechase are vividly portrayed in Reg Green's stories of the stars - both human and equine - who have done so much to give the Grand National its huge appeal. From Lottery's win in the first race in 1839 to the present day, there have been great stories associated with the Grand National. Who was Captain Becher whose name lives on in Becher's Brook? Just what happened to Dick Francis and Devon Loch in the closing stages of the 1956 race? What was the secret behind Red Rum and Ginger McCain's incredible three National wins? And how did Bob Champion and Aldaniti bring off one of the most emotional finishes in the history of the race?

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book!, 5 Dec 2007

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This review is from: National Heroes: Aintree Legend (Mainstream sport) (Paperback)

I've loved the Grand National since I was a child, and this book is an absolute marvel of research. I wasn't expecting details of every race, especially the early ones - but they're all here. Admittedly there are some incidental details and personal stories missing, but with over one hundred and fifty races to cover, not every story can be included. I must take slight issue with a previous reviewer who complained about the brevity with which the 1993 debacle was dealt with - frankly, I was glad to have it brushed over as the abandonment of the race was extremely sad and nothing I wish to dwell on.

Anyway, if you're a junkie for information on this great race, then you won't go far wrong here.

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