This was run on good going and the weather was clear. It took place on 25th March and the time was 10 mins 10 1/5secs. Tom Skelton (Tom Tagg ) was riding in his third Grand National and finished second). See article below. |
GRAND NATIONAL 1887 |
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I am indebted to Tom Tagg's Great, great niece, Jacky Jones and to John Davis for the article shown opposite. His great tradition of horse riding is carried on by his relation Francesca. Note that the article wrongly claims that Old Joe won the National at 66/1. Wishful thinking on someones part, as the actual starting price was a, still handsome, 25/1. |
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I am very grateful to John Davis who, unbelievably, managed to get hold of newsprint from the day detailing the race. He has allowed it to be included opposite |
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