It's Never Likely to Follow a Simple Plot [Derived Headline]
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When a race is named in memory of one the foremost thriller writers it's never likely to follow a simple plot. The John Smith's Dick Francis Aintree Hurdle, named after the former champion jockey who died in February, was supposed to be the curtain raiser for the Grand National, but is was curtains for the chances of Ruby Walsh.
Walsh, riding Celestial Halo, was just leading from Petit Robin early in the home straight but the horse dived at the second-last flight. Celestial Halo took a crashing fall and Walsh was then struck while on the ground by one of the other runners, Won In The Dark.See the full content of this document
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