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Grand NationalSaturday, 8 April, 2000, 18:15 GMT 19:15 UK
The Grand National in pictures
The Grand National ended in victory for the father-son team of Ruby and Ted Walsh, who respectively rode and trained Irish chaser Papillon. Despite safety fears, all 40 horses survived the race.

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Victorious, Ruby Walsh and Papillon are escorted to the winner's enclosure

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Micko's Dream was one of five horses to fall at the first

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Despite serious safety concerns, all the horses that raced survived unhurt

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Riderless horses hampered Papillon on the way to victory

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Mely Moss (left) had a real ding-dong battle with Papillon at the finish

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Walsh crosses the finish after Papillon finds an extra gear

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Unseated jockeys walk back as the Grand National ends for another year

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Ruby and Ted Walsh accept the Grand National trophy
See also:

08 Apr 00 | Grand National
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08 Apr 00 | Talking Point
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