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Deutsch dazzles on Dancer - but in the past he’d have somersaulted to the turf

Grand National-winning jockey Leighton Aspell analyses the Grand Sefton Chase over the famous fences at Aintree.


Jockeys love riding in two-mile-five races over the Grand National course as they usually go a good tempo and on a decent jumper it can be an amazing thrill.

The 14 runners, with a wide spread of ability and form lined up, set off at the usual strong gallop as riders are keen to get a good view of the first fence, where an early mistake can quickly change your horse's opinion of Liverpool.

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