BOOKIES in Darwen were bracing themselves for a flood of bets on the town's favourite horse in the Grand National.
Hundreds of punters lined their pockets the year before when Rinus, owned by local businessman Bert Proos, finished third at 13-1.
BOOKIES in Darwen were bracing themselves for a flood of bets on the town's favourite horse in the Grand National.
Hundreds of punters lined their pockets the year before when Rinus, owned by local businessman Bert Proos, finished third at 13-1.
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