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Sligo's Derek Fox wins Aintree Grand National for a 2nd time

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Sligo's Derek Fox wins Aintree Grand National for a 2nd time

Sligo jockey Derek Fox produced a brilliant ride about the 8/1 favourite 'Corach Rambler' to win Saturday's Aintree Grand National.

It's the second time that Fox has won national hunt racing's most famous steeplechase, having ridden 'One for Arthur' to victory in 2017.

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The start of this year's Grand National was delayed earlier by protesters.

Animal rights demonstrators climbed onto the track tried to attach themselves to fences on the racecourse, which disrupted the five-fifteen start of the 175th edition of the event.

Three people had earlier been arrested in connection with potential co-ordinated protests and conspiracy to cause public nuisance.

Fox was a winner with 'Corach Rambler' at the Cheltenham Festival earlier this year, winning the Ultima Handicap for the second year in a row, and he followed that up with a superb composed ride at Aintree.

The Sligoman had been a doubt for this race after injuring his shoulder at Weatherby just over a week ago.

However, he should no ill-effects of the injury in Saturday's race, giving 'Corach Rambler' a flawless ride.

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