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There's a key trend developing over the National fences - and I'll be sure to follow it in the Becher
Andrew Dietz with a pointer to finding winners on the unique course
Andrew DietzReporter
Colonel Harry (near side) wins the Grand Sefton under Gavin SheehanCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)
The return of the Grand National fences last Saturday provided plenty of food for thought.
Many people have moaned about the fences being a shadow of their former selves, but the Grand Sefton had the look of a race from a bygone era, with no shortage of thrills and spills.
As far from uneventful as you can get, the season's first contest over the big green birch reminded everyone how demanding the famous course can be, with seven of the 17 runners failing to finish.
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