BECHER’S BROOK TAKES ITS TOLL.—D. Nicholson hangs on to the reins of his mount, Cannobie Lee, before falling in the ditch at Becher’s Brook during the second time round in the Grand National Steeplechase, the world’s toughest horse race, at Aintree. In the foreground, G. W. Robinson falls from his horse, Team Spirit. In the background, another jockey fights to keep his saddle. The race, over 4 miles and 856 yards, was won by the favourite, Merryman II, ridden by Gerry Scott.
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Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29170, 2 April 1960, Page 15
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82BECHER’S BROOK TAKES ITS TOLL.—D. Nicholson hangs on to the reins of his mount, Cannobie Lee, before falling in the ditch at Becher’s Brook during the second time round in the Grand National Steeplechase, the world’s toughest horse race, at Aintree. In the foreground, G. W. Robinson falls from his horse, Team Spirit. In the background, another jockey fights to keep his saddle. The race, over 4 miles and 856 yards, was won by the favourite, Merryman II, ridden by Gerry Scott. Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29170, 2 April 1960, Page 15
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