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Horse trainer Patrick Morris (left) with MSL reporter Toby Corkin

An interview with Merseyside horse trainer Patrick Morris

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Merseyside horse trainer Patrick Morris spoke to reporter Toby Corkin about the importance of maintaining stables in Knowsley Hall, and the influence of a successful racehorse owner.

1839 Grand National – the story of Becher’s Brook

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The story of Becher’s Brook goes back to the inaugural running of the Aintree Grand National in 1839. An interesting precursor to the famous race was known the Grand Liverpool Steeplechase, first run three years prior. The History The 1836 Grand...

Liverpool jockey Martin Dwyer – the council estate kid who won the Derby

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Martin Dwyer secured status of becoming a "world class jockey" by achieving one feat - winning the Epsom Derby on a special summer day in 2006. It completed his remarkable journey from a Liverpool council estate. Dwyer relived his memorable day to Merseysportlive's Henry Baines.

Remembering the last British Grand Prix at Aintree

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This weekend, Aintree Racecourse will play host to the 173rd Grand National. The venue is of course synonymous with horse racing, much like Augusta and golf, Wimbledon and Tennis, Lord's and Cricket. But it also occupies a lesser-known chapter in the history books of Formula 1.
grand national aintree racecourse liverpool - image by Pete Leydon

Rachael Blackmore wins Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham ahead of Grand National

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Rachael Blackmore made racing history at Cheltenham, winning the Champion Hurdle riding Honeysuckle. Now all eyes will turn to Aintree and whether she can become the first female winning jockey at the Grand National next month.
grand national aintree racecourse liverpool - image by Pete Leydon

Tiger Roll Grand National withdrawal controversy: explained

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Two-time winner of the Grand National, Tiger Roll, has been withdrawn by his owner Michael O'Leary, over issues with the handicap allocation. But what are the handicaps - and why has O'Leary withdrawn Tiger Roll? Merseysportlive delves into the issue.

Bryony Frost Talks Yala Enki, Sir Psycho and Why She Loves Staying Chasers

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Superstar jockey Bryony Frost reveals her thoughts on Grand National hopeful Yala Enki, Unibet Victor Ludorum Juvenile Hurdle winner Sir Psycho and describes her relationship with the staying chasers at Paul Nicholls' yard. Yala Enki was sent off an 11/4...

The Merseyside jockey making his mark at Cheltenham Festival

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Liverpool has not produced a rich list of professional jockeys of late, despite hosting one of the most famous horse races every year. However, Joe Anderson is bucking the trend. Merseysportlive's Henry Baines reports.

PREVIEW | Becher Chase Day – Aintree 7th December

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Today’s Becher Chase Day at Aintree has been given an eighth race from the BHA. This is courtesy of the Mares Chase being brought from Carlisle’s cancelled card a few weeks back. To see a history to the gruelling Becher’s...

Five Grand National moments that will never be forgotten

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With this year’s Grand National a month away, the country will finally have the chance to watch the ultimate test of horse and rider, when it returns to Aintree Racecourse. We are going to pick five moments that will that will never be forgotten and will forever go down in Grand National history.

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