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Grand national
- Thread starter stevethecab
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Norwegian_Blue
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The great great grandfater of Rule The World is actually Nijinsky. The one Colin Bell was nicknamed after.
andyhinch
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Are you sure it wasn't the other way round? :-)The great great grandfater of Rule The World is actually Nijinsky. The one Colin Bell was nicknamed after.
Norwegian_Blue
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Are you sure it wasn't the other way round? :-)
You sure you've read it right? :P
Colin was nicknamed after the horse due to his stamina.
And as another fun fact. Rule The World is owned by Michael O'Leary, who happens to be a City supporter.
andyhinch
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Yes, I think the horse was named because of the majesty of the king :-) I am joking btwYou sure you've read it right? :P
Colin was nicknamed after the horse due to his stamina.
And as another fun fact. Rule The World is owned by Michael O'Leary, who happens to be a City supporter.
Norwegian_Blue
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Yes, I think the horse was named because of the majesty of the king :-) I am joking btw
Ahh, was suspecting it, but its never easy to tell on the interwebs :)
I'm guessing most here had a few bob on Rule because of his great breed and connections ;)