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GRAND NATIONAL FOR 1919 Famous English Steeplechase to Be Run Next Spring English Racing to Be Relieved of ofIts Its Embargo and Tracks Reopened The London Sportsman of November 22 editori ¬ ally says saysWe We understand that instructions have been is ¬ sued by the authorities that race courses at present in military occupation are to be evacuated as soon as possible This looks as though the government is really desirous of an immediate resumption of racing in view of the immense amount of harm which lias been already done to the thoroughbred and light horse breeding industry LAintree Man ¬ chester Gatwick Windsor and Lingfield are among firstclass race courses already available availableWe We have the best authority for stilting that the Grand National will be decided next spring at Ain tree The occasion will be celebrated in a manner befitting the exceptional circumstances inasmuch that it is the wish of the executive that botli the trainer and the rider of the winner should receive a commemorative trophy We understand that the value of the race will be as it was prior to the war We may add thojcourse is already free froiu any restrictions and that the fences will be found just as formidable as of yore Mr Dawkins will be asked to make the handicap if hisTservices are available availableIt It is a long time since we have heard such good news in the racing world as the announcement that the Grand National will resume its place in the spring program at Aintree All that is required is government sanction and as to that there need ba no fear This augurs well for the removal of restrictions which have forne so heavily on the racing community for the past four years and en ¬ courages the hope that the business of the turf will soon be restored to its normal status untram mclcd by any other control than that of the Jockey Club and the National Hunt Committee The Grand National holds the same place in cross ¬ country sport as does the Derby in flat racing
