The Duke (racehorse)
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The Duke won the first Great Liverpool Steeplechase at Aintree which would be later renamed the Grand National. His rider was Captain Martin Becher who the famous fence Becher's Brook was named after. He won the Grand national in 1836 and 1837. His second victory is officially recorded as having taken place over a course at nearby Maghull. Detailed research into the race over recent years has shown that the race was indeed run over the Aintree course
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