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You can't beat finding the National winner months in advance - so here goes
Part of this week has been spent asking people to tell me the Grand National winner for an expert jury feature in our Big Jump Off pullout (your unbeatable guide to the new season, free with Monday's Racing Post). In every case, the immediate reaction was laughter, so I couldn't be completely sure that we've nailed down the correct answer, but an honest attempt has been made.
It is a timely conversation to be having because the most recent National winner is back in action this weekend. In keeping with his unorthodox preparation for Aintree glory, Noble Yeats is making an unconventional return to action; rather than pop round Chepstow or Fairyhouse, he's on his way to run in a Grade 3 at Auteuil on Saturday.
Jay Trump in 1965 is believed to be the last Grand National winner to race in France next time. It’s a long way to go for a day out, which is all that’s desired for your typical Aintree contender in the preceding
autumn.
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