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ITV Racing: Grand National Festival: 2021 Day One
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Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present live coverage from the opening day at Aintree, featuring the 3.25 Betway Aintree Hurdle, plus races at 2.20, 2.50, 4.05 and 4.40. With analysis from Ruby Walsh, AP McCoy and Mick Fitzgerald, reports by Alice Plunkett, Matt Chapman, Luke Harvey and Rishi Persad, social stable news with Oli Bell and Chris Hughes, and commentary by Richard Hoiles.
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Ed Chamberlin
Presenter
Francesca Cumani
Guest
Ruby Walsh
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AP McCoy
Guest
Mick Fitzgerald
Reporter
Alice Plunkett
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Matt Chapman
Reporter
Luke Harvey
Reporter
Rishi Persad
Reporter
Oli Bell
Reporter
Chris Hughes
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Richard Hoiles
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Paul Cooper
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