Where can i find good solid information on the history of "the Grand National "?

Question

i am doing a research report and many of the sites i find are of no use to me or the school has them blocked for reaqsons unknown

Answer 1

These are the best sites for info on the Grand National:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Natio...

http://www.grandnational.org.uk/

http://www.grand-national-world.co.uk/gn...

I hope your project goes well!

Answer 2

there is a resolved question about the Grand National already on here as it was discussed 2 or 3 weeks ago

Answer 3

The first-ever Grand National 1836 steeplechase at Aintree

The race was to be held on February 29th, 1836, and the conditions were advertised as follows:

A sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each with 80 sovs. added, for horses of all denominations, 12st. each, gentlemen riders, second horse receives back his stake. Winner to be sold for 200 sovs. if demanded.

Although most published books and articles claim the inception of the Grand National was 1839, this 1836 steeplechase at Aintree, which was won by Mr W.Sirdefield's THE DUKE, ridden by Captain Martin Becher, was the first-ever Grand National, destined to become world's greatest steeplechase.

http://www.tbheritage.com/TurfHallmarks/...

Answer 4

try www.pets.com and go to horses and it should give u the info ur interested in.