John Smiths People's Race: David Griffiths on winning at Aintree

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Channel: The Mirror · 2009 · Sports

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Jeweller David Griffiths spent two months training for the John Smith's People's Race and rode home a winner on Mith Hill. 

He reflects on what it was like to ride at Aintree in the £100,000 Grand National Day charity flat race - and become the 2009 People's Race champion. 

Follow the progress of all the contenders at http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/racing

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