As the Grand National looms, Alison Mitchell looks at the connections that cricket has with the sport of kings
And they’re off! James Taylor has strong links to the racing world
When the field sets off at Aintree for the four miles, three-and-a-half furlongs of the 2018 Grand National tomorrow, the family of former England batsman James Taylor will be glued to their TV sets just like many other families in the UK.
Unlike many other families in the UK though, James’ father, Steve, can directly relate to what it’s like going over the Grand National fences on board a st...
