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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Grand National Festival winner disqualified four days after Aintree race

Laafi originally won a race at the Grand National Festival on Friday but has now been disqualified - (PA)

A winner at the prestigious Grand National Festival has been disqualified after its jockey was found to have violated strict new whip regulations, highlighting a significant challenge for British horseracing.

Laafi, a 20-1 victor in the Debenhams Handicap Hurdle at Aintree on Friday, was stripped of its title following a ruling against rider Patrick O’Brien.

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