Grand National 1988

uploaded due to a request for it so i hope you enjoy this great race

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Sports

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• grand
• national
• 1988

[lilli969]

Thank you for all the nice comments.

Juliet Reed (Owner)

[betfairscassanova]

pure class, how the hell he won after sitting down (1;49) i'll never know.

well i do actually, he injured himself at said time and never ran again, it has been sugested that the truma of the injury induced more adrenalin, what a truly great win, retired a winner.thanks.

[malcs0]

A fantastic ride from Brendan Powell Snr (Brendan Junior is a real chip off the old block!). A brilliant horse, brilliantly ridden. I remember this one well. Not only did Rhyme 'n' Reason hurt himself, but the saddle was also damaged after the blunder at Becher's first time. However, a memorable victory, a great race and wonderful memories. I hope Juliet Reed is still going strong.

[yognaut619]

@lilli969 was an excellent horse, congratulations on winning even if it is a bit late to say

[Annon1100]

@lilli969 Many thanks Juliet for your reply. That's very sad about he ultimately died. Well done to you though for giving him the retirement home he deserved.

[lilli969]

@Annon1100 Hi he fractured his Hock during the race and could not race again. He lived until he was 18 and died having been biten by a snake whilst he was grazing. very sad but happy memories

[Annon1100]

@lilli969 Dear Juliet. Well done for becoming a National winning owner! May I please ask what happened to your horse after this race? I gather he never raced again. Did he live long into his retirement?

Thanks. I've always admired him and have often wondered.

[boomdocker100]

@beesknees91 rhyme n reason made his mistake 1st bechers, course hunter was on his knees second bechers, incidently course hunter was ridden by paul croucher who was sadly killed in a car accident a few weeks later

[grincher2006]

@nancybreed 100% sure it was course hunter on his knees. rhyme and reason jumps in 5th on the outside

[Kieranmeagher]

@grincher2006 So I believe :)

[grincher2006]

@k1meagher I recall your horse giving tom morgan a horrific fall at punchestown in 1985 in the grand national trial. He ran in 3 Nationals. Good stayer.