Bob Champion

Bob Champion MBE, one of Britain's best loved former jump jockeys, will provide expert analysis of the Grand National and tell his own remarkable story to racing fans at 11 Grosvenor venues across the country during the week when Britain is traditionally transfixed by the showpiece race.

Best remembered for winning the Grand National in 1981 on his horse, Aldaniti. Recognised as the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award that same year, he is a true legend of the sport. Bob's story is doubly inspirational as he overcame testicular cancer less than two years before this incredible triumph. He wrote a book about his experience which was subsequently turned into the major hit film, Champions, starring John Hurt.