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O'Faolains Boy misses National

Sat 9th Apr 2016, 10:01

Rebecca Curtis
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Trainer Rebecca Curtis has been forced to withdraw her horse O'Faolains Boy from today's Grand National.

The trainer tweeted this morning: "Unfortunately O'faolains Boy is a non runner in the Grand National. Pulled out slightly lame this morning after knocking himself over night."

Curtis will still be represented in the race as she also trains the bottom weight The Romford Pele

Trainers Rebecca Curtis

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