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Brian Fletcher is an Aintree legend.
Brian won his first Grand National at the
age of 19 when partnering Red Alligator to
victory. But Brian is probably best
remembered for his 3 National rides on the
unforgettable Red Rum providing two
further victories and a second place making
him the most successful Grand National
jockey in the 20th Century. Brian’s record,
which also includes another 3rd place, is all
the more remarkable since his career was
cut drastically short at the age of 26 when
a terrible fall fractured his skull.
Brian was always renowned for having
‘great hands’ and a unique ability to
present a horse at a fence. His skill over
the Aintree fences, before they were
modified to be safer, established a record
never likely to be equalled.
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