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| |  Sunday, 12 January, 2003, 12:19 GMT  Bindaree wins Grand NationalJim Culloty follows up his Cheltenham Gold Cup success by winning the Martell Grand National on Bindaree.   Culloty's perfect preparationsBBC Sport Online speaks to Grand National jockey Jim Culloty as he celebrates his magnificent double.  Double joy for jockeyJubilant Jim Culloty completes a rare Cheltenham Gold Cup-Grand National double with a thrilling triumph on Bindaree. Winning trainer reveals plan to quit Nigel Twiston-Davies, trainer of Grand National winner Bindaree, says it is "50-50" that he will quit at the end of the season. Culloty on cloud nine Jim Culloty credits his mount Bindaree for victory in the Grand National after the pair hold off What's Up Boys on the run-in. What happened to your horse See how the runners and riders fared and how far they got around the course at the 155th Grand National. Record crowds at Aintree Over 120,000 people, a modern-day record, attended the three-day Grand National meeting at Aintree. Aintree: Day Three All the action from the third and final day's racing at the Grand National meeting. National security plan underway A major police operation aims to prevent any disruption to the world's most famous steeplechase on Saturday. Aintree honours Queen Mother The organisers of the Grand National plan a special tribute to the Queen Mother. Aintree: Day Two All the action from the second day's racing at the Grand National meeting at Aintree. Fulfilling an Aintree dream Jockey Polly Gundry expresses her joy at winning the Fox Hunters' Chase at the Grand National meeting. Florida Pearl shines at Aintree Florida Pearl wins the Martell Cup Chase Showcase, plus all the rest of the action from day one at Aintree. McCain blasts National officials Red Rum trainer Ginger McCain hits out at the Grand National's handicapping after his runner is removed from the starting line-up. Aintree: Day One All the action from the first day's racing at the Grand National meeting at Aintree. What's in a name? BBC Sport Online investigates how owners choose the name for their horses - a simple task that results in a complicated process. The Grand challenge How does the Grand National compare to other great steeplechases in the world? BBC Sport Online investigates. Golden Red Rum memories Legendary trainer Ginger McCain tells BBC Sport Online about his memories of Red Rum's Grand National triumphs. Silver summer of success Red Rum's victory at the 1977 Grand National was the first of a string of memorable sporting triumphs in the Queen's Silver Jubilee year. A right Rum tale BBC Sport Online looks at the story of Red Rum - 25 years on from his record-breaking third Grand National win. Celebrities enjoy winning ways FA Cup hero Ricky George and celebrity hairdresser Teasie Weasie Raymond are among successful owners in the Grand National. The National's grand history The Grand National has thrown up some great stories since its first Aintree meeting back in 1839. Aintree grabs the headlines A void race, a bomb scare and a field with just four finishers have all formed part of the National's controversial recent history. | | 
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