IF Cheltenham racecourse gave us “the Greatest Show”, then this afternoon Aintree racecourse will bring us “the Greatest Race”, the Grand National. The first official winner of the National was the aptly named Lottery in 1839, trained by George Dockeray, and ridden by Jem Mason. Just before the race started at 3pm, hot money came in for four horses, Lottery, The Nun, Rust, and Daxon. Lottery was first across the line, The Nun was fifth, Rust pulled up, and Daxon fell. The race was famous for one other event when a horse called Conrad fell at the 22nd fence and threw his rider, Captain Martin Becher, into a brook where the captain took shelter to avoid injury. Hence the sixth and 22nd fence is now called Becher’s Brook.
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The 19 best North-East pubs according to readers PUBS offer more than just pints, they bring people together and have been a huge miss during lockdown. Whether it s a country-side spot with great grub or your village local, the region is home to some world-class boozers - but some have been missed more than others. A choice of top-quality tipples and a menu filled with fantastic food are often a given, but pubs across the North-East and North Yorkshire are also community hubs. With pubs meaning something slightly different to everyone, everyone has their favourite. To celebrate the region s great watering holes, both historic and new who have faced prolonged hardship throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we asked you where you miss the most.