Tag Archives: Grand National

“No dress code” the Grand National’s other test of stamina

Posted on April 10, 2022 by henry tapper

  Aintree’s two crowds Aintree yesterday looked balmy on the telly (and my photo), but it was 8° on my phone when we showed up , fresh from the shuttle from Liverpool Central. 8º and a biting wind, and the … Continue reading →

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The day the world turned orange (II) #GrandNational18

Posted on April 15, 2018 by henry tapper

  When I first went to Aintree six years ago, I wrote a blog called “the day the world turned orange”. I had been caught out by the wonderful world of scouse and I’ve been going back to Aintree every … Continue reading →

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We need more than “A pin-stickers guide to workplace pensions”.

Posted on September 16, 2017 by henry tapper

Steve Bee once told me that all workplace pensions are the same.  In the context of the conversation (getting small employers to chose the right one), I knew what he meant, it is as hard for small employers to pick … Continue reading →

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The Grand National – a race of not taking yourself too seriously!

Posted on April 9, 2017 by henry tapper

Thanks to Aintree, a course that has not drunk the Cheltenham Kool-Aid, not sold its soul to corporate hospitality and kept a little sense of humour! The final day of the Grand National Meeting was characterised by brilliant weather. Stella … Continue reading →

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Would you take your chance on a mastertrust?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by henry tapper

It’s called proper choice and I’m all for GPPs and mastertrusts squaring up to each other and having the argument Continue reading →

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“They run more – they jump more” Why Chelsea are better than Barca

Posted on April 19, 2012 by henry tapper

I love this Pepe Gardiola man. He knows what makes a good football team and Chelsea are a good team – come on “they run more-they jump more”. It’s a shame they weren’t entered for the Grand National though the Weston … Continue reading →

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The day the world turned orange – Grand National 2012

Posted on April 15, 2012 by henry tapper

The Grand National of 2012 will be remembered for good and bad. Detractors will point to the shocking deaths of According to Pete and Synchronised, the shambles of Sychonised’s final minutes played out in the most desperate fashion. Others will remember it … Continue reading →

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