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Rolf Johnson cites Aintree legend Manifesto as omen for racing’s battle

Horses and riders leap over the water jump on the Grand National course at Aintree in 1897. The winner, Manifesto is seen in the lead

Skeleton Of Racehorse Manifesto

“Manifesto fulfils promise” – sound familiar?
Around the turn of the century, 19th into 20th. Manifesto fell at the first in his first race, went on to win two Grand Nationals, and on his eighth attempt in 1904, aged 16, finished eighth. His skeleton resides in the Liverpool Vets College. ‘Manifest’ - sy...

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