Canal Turn

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Canal Turn is one of the most famous and challenging fences in the Grand National steeplechase, known for its sharp 90-degree turn immediately after the jump.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Grand National fence
steeplechase fence
country United Kingdom
courseDirectionChange approximately 90 degrees left
courseSection first circuit
second circuit
hasFeature sharp 90-degree turn after the fence
hasNameOrigin named after the adjacent canal
hasObstacleType plain fence
hasReputation one of the most challenging fences in the Grand National
one of the most famous fences in the Grand National
hasRisk sharp turn increases risk of falls and interference
isComparedTo Becher's Brook NERFINISHED
The Chair NERFINISHED
jumpedInRace Foxhunters' Chase at Aintree NERFINISHED
Grand National NERFINISHED
jumpNumberOnFirstCircuit 8
jumpNumberOnSecondCircuit 24
locatedIn Aintree NERFINISHED
Aintree Racecourse NERFINISHED
Merseyside
locatedNear Leeds and Liverpool Canal NERFINISHED
notableFor frequent incidents of bunching and interference
horses often forced wide if they jump to the outside
partOf Grand National course NERFINISHED
requires careful approach speed
precise jockey positioning
safetyMeasures subject to modifications over time to improve safety
sport horse racing
surface turf
usedFor National Hunt racing

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Grand National notableFence Canal Turn