My Dad was born in Belfast in 1933 and grew up cheering for and wagering upon the golden age of horse racing. Over his 76 years and counting, he's bellowed at triple crown winners in the UK, the US and his adopted home of Canada. Each year at this time, my Dad's thoughts turned to "The Jumps", which was his way of describing the races leading up to the Aintree Grand National. The Grand National is arguably the most exciting horse racing event in the world.
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