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CHANNEL 4 MORNING LINE THIS WEEK PREVIEWS THE GRAND NATIONAl FROM AINTREE LIVERPOOL. An entertaining and interesting program too good to miss. Just the place to start for all those out there who wish to begin an adventure into horseracing, to following racing as a hobby/leisure pursuit perhaps. Who knows where such an adventure may lead you.



NOTES FOR YOUR DIARY
Historic Newmarket the very heart and home of British horseracing, host
their Spring Flat Meeting (Turf) on Saturday 1st May and Sunday 2nd of May.



PAUSE FOR THOUGHT
The British Grand National a race like no other, amazing.
Aintree this morning is bathed in sunshine, heralding the promise of a
beautiful day.

Go to racingpost.com and take a look at BEGINNERS'VIDEO GUIDE TO THE GRAND NATIONAL. RPTV brings you the lowdown on the keyfacts and stats that can help you to find the winner of the worlds greatest race - with the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead. Go to the Media Centre on racingpost.com to view the video.



PREVIEW OF THIS AFTERNOON’S ACTION BROUGHT TO US LIVE FROM THE CHANNEL 4 RACING TEAM

Today’s meetings are:

Aintree 1:45 Jumps (Turf) 7 races £1,390k coverage BBC 1
Grand National from Aintree Race 5 off at 4:15 "
Lingfield 2.10 Flat (AW) 8 races £85k coverage C4
Chepstow 1.30 Jumps (Turf) 8 races £33k coverage C4


The Morning Line’s Team this morning are:-

NICK LUCK .
Host presenter brings us the latest news direct from Aintree Racecourse
Form Specialist/Broadcaster. ‘Bloodhorse Illiterate’



ALISTAIR DOWN
Specialist presenter/broadcaster / journalist, brings us a preview of this afternoon’s action whilst the final preparations are taking place in and
around Aintree and Liverpool to welcome the thousands and thousand of people who will be flocking in this afternoon. ‘Bloodhorse Illiterate’



JIM McGRATH
Brings us the latest news direct from the Aintree Racecourse
Form Specialist/Broadcaster/Commentator. ‘Bloodhorse Illiterate’



JOHN (Mac) McCRIRICK THE PUNTERS CHAMPION
Brings us the latest news direct from the Aintree Racecourse (Liverpool)
Form Specialist/Broadcaster/Commentator. Bloodhorse Illiterate’



TANYA (Titbits) STEVENSON
Form Specialist/Broadcaster/Commentator. ‘Bloodhorse Illiterate’
Email Tanya racing@channel4.com



JOHN (Francs) FRANCOME
Retired professional jump jockey. Horseman of the highest caliber.
Specialist/Broadcaster/Commentator/Journalist/Author
‘Bloodhorse Literate’



MIKE (Cat) CATTERMOLE
Form Specialist/Broadcaster/Commentator. ‘Bloodhorse Illiterate’



SIMON HOLT
Specialist Broadcasting/Commentator. “Bloodhorse Illiterate”.



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