L'Homme Presse team 'devastated' as star is ruled out of Grand National
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- L'Homme Presse has been withdrawn from the Grand National due to injury.
- The horse's team expressed devastation over the decision.
- The withdrawal impacts the competitive field for the upcoming race.
- This follows a setback during the horse's preparation for the event.
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Connections of L’Homme Presse have been left “completely devastated” after revealing their staying stalwart will miss the Randox Grand National.
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Horse Racing, Sports Injury
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Grand National
English steeplechase horse race at Aintree Racecourse
The Grand National (Otherwise known as The National or The Aintree National) is a National Hunt horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England, near to Liverpool. First run in 1839, as the Grand Liverpool Steeplechase, it is a handicap steeplechase over an official di...
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Grand National: L'Homme Presse team 'completely devastated' as star is ruled out of Aintree feature L'Homme Presse set to miss Aintree after being found to be lame; it is the second year in a row the former Cheltenham Festival winner has missed the Grand National due to a setback; owner Andy Edwards: "I'm completely devastated" Wednesday 1 April 2026 12:31, UK Connections of L’Homme Presse have been left “completely devastated” after revealing their staying stalwart will miss the Randox Grand National. The 11-year-old's team were relishing a tilt at the Aintree marathon, but he was discovered to be lame by trainer Venetia Williams, meaning although the issue is expected to be minor the popular gelding will now require a spell of rest and recuperation. "I'm completely devastated and so are the others," said Andy Edwards, who owns the horse under the DFA Racing banner in partnership with Pam Sharman, Ray Sharman and Peter and Patricia Pink. Albert Einstein and Gstaad taken out of Guineas due to clerical error Jamie Lynch's Flat horses to follow for 2026 "I watched him work last week and it was big grins all round, but then on Tuesday morning I got a phone call from Venetia saying he was a little bit lame in front where he has had his previous issues and they couldn't trot him up and get him to pass the video needed for the vets. "He's gone into the Three Counties Equine Hospital to find out a little bit more. It's nothing serious and the X-rays haven't shown up anything horrible. He's going back to the yard later today and will be allowed out in the small paddock. "He won't be ready in time [for Aintree] and he wouldn't be allowed to run as he couldn't pass the video of his trot up. He does this now and again and has a bit of soreness for two or three days days and then is sound again, but he does need some rest and medication. "He's had less issues this season and Venetia has had the National in mind since last summer, so it's just awful it has happened now." Also Se...
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