Paris, France, April 9, 2026 (AFP) - Grand National had to change to survive, says former winning jockey

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2026-04-09

The Grand National is a radically different challenge than it was when Mick Fitzgerald rode Rough Quest to victory in 1996, but he told AFP you have "to evolve or you die". The National, raced over four miles and with its 30 daunting fences, is a race that transcends horse racing, attracting once-a-year punters and a large global television audience. However, there have been a series of modifications in recent years -- a reaction to animal welfar......

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