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Last Updated: Thursday, 27 March, 2003, 17:21 GMT

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Grand National quiz

What was Red Rum's starting price when he won his third Grand National in 1977?

A: 25-1

B: 9-1

C: 33-1

Why was the race moved from Aintree to Gatwick in 1916?

A: The First World War

B: Most of the entries came from the south

C: The Aintree course was flooded

In what year did the first televised National take place?

A: 1955

B: 1960

C: 1965

How many greys have won the National?

A: None

B: One

C: Two

What was special about the jockey who won the 1919 race on board Poethlyn?

A: He only had one arm

B: He was Lester Piggott's grandfather

C: He was the first black champion

Which horse was the first to win the race in under nine minutes?

A: Mr Frisk

B: Party Politics

C: Miinehoma

Which horse was the last favourite to win the National?

A: Earth Summit

B: Different Class

C: Grittar

Which horse has competed in the Grand National a record eight times?

A: Red Rum

B: Frigate

C: Manifesto

Why was the 1997 race postponed from Saturday to Monday?

A: Bomb scare

B: Bad weather

C: Travel delays

In which year were Tipperary Tim and Billy Barton the only finishers of the race?

A: 1920

B: 1925

C: 1928

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