An image from the Aintree website about the upcoming 2014 Grand National and some of their promotional text:

From the legendary triple-winning success of Red Rum, to the 2013 race, when Auroras Encore took the honours, there is always a story to be told.

Once again the world will stop in its tracks, as 600 million people watch live on television. 40 horses and jockeys will line up to race across the famous fences including Becher’s Brook, Canal Turn, Valentine’s and The Chair.

You could be at Aintree to witness the drama unfold in person and to watch the hero come through at the end.

From the Tattersalls enclosure, the balcony of Amberleigh House, or as the horses flash past the Winning Post outside the window of the Princess Royal Restaurant, take your place for ‘The Grandest Show, The Greatest Drama’.

Completely unscripted. Totally captivating.