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Saturday, 7 April, 2001, 17:25 GMT 18:25 UK

Grand National picture special

The race becomes a shambles as many of the horses refuse at the Chair

Many of the horses refuse at the Chair

Many riders were unseated due to the heavy conditions

Loose horses and flying jockeys as Esprit De Cotte and Tom Doyle part company

The much-fancied Edmond falters and ends Richard Johnson's race

Richard Johnson shelters under the Chair after falling from Edmond

Tony McCoy with Blowing Wind trails home in third position

Blowing Wind leads Papillon home in third and fourth place

Smarty tries to stay in front but is overtaken by Red Marauder

Smarty (left) and Red Marauder leap the final open ditch before home

Thumbs up for the winning jockey Richard Guest

Thumbs up for the winning jockey Richard Guest

An exhausted Richard Guest and Red Marauder finish first

An exhausted Richard Guest and Red Marauder

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