This Saturday is the world’s greatest steeplechase, the Grand National, and The One Show’s Claire Balding was on hand to give viewers a brief history of the event last night.

The Grand National is the most and gambled upon horse race in Britain. At 4 and a half miles long and with 30 purpose-built fences, it tests the stamina and skill of both horses and jockeys. Taking place at Aintree, this year’s Grand National will no doubt be as exciting and nail-biting as all that have gone before it.

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