Grand National 1997: Chaos on the Course

About this episode

The episode recounts the chaotic events of the Grand National 1997, which was postponed due to a bomb threat but turned into a joyful occasion.

On the 5th April 1997 – the world’s most famous horse race got postponed due to a bomb threat. What could have been a dark and depressing day turned out to be joyful and jovial. Mark and Marcus will take us back to that historic day and walk us through one of the most gripping equestrian events in sporting history. With heartwarming stories of Merseyside hospitality and tales of jockeys in their silks out on the town (eating kebabs!), you’ll hear sides of this story not told before… Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. Tik Tok Instagram YouTube Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Pougatch, Marcus Buckland

Topics covered

• horse racing
• Grand National
• 1997
• sports history
• equestrian events
• Merseyside hospitality

Keywords

• Grand National
• 1997
• horse race
• bomb threat
• Merseyside
• jockeys
• equestrian history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SpiritLand Creative

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