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Robert Mann

Tiger Roll in Cheltenham Festival swansong as Grand National legend to be retired before Aintree

Tiger Roll, one of the most prolific and popular jumps horses of recent decades, will be retired after the Cheltenham Festival next month.

It was revealed earlier this month that Tiger Roll will not be bidding for a record-equaling third win in the Aintree showpiece after owner Michael O’Leary withdrew the horse, citing his “absurd” handicap mark.

O’Leary also pulled Tiger Roll from last year’s Randox Grand National, objecting to his weight.

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