Grand National Steeplechase

Grand National Steeplechase
Grand National Steeplechase
 
['grænd 'næʃnl 'stiːpltʃeɪs], Pferdesport: größtes Hindernisrennen der Erde auf der Aintree-Rennbahn bei Liverpool; erstmals ausgetragen 1839. Seit 1890 führt das wegen seiner Gefährlichkeit für Pferde und Reiter oft kritisierte Rennen über 4 Meilen 856 Yards (7 200 m) mit 30 zum Teil schwierigen Sprüngen; bei einigen Hindernissen ist die Absprungebene höher als die Aufsprungebene.

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