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Audio Slideshow: my family’s love affair with the National

Tom Scudamore
The Times
Scudamore's best National finish is eighth.
Scudamore's best National finish is eighth.
BARRY GOMER FOR THE TIMES
Tom Scudamore
The Times

Tom Scudamore’s family has pedigree in the legendary race with Michael, his grandfather, winning on Oxo in 1959. Here Tom talks about his preparations for Saturday as he prepares to ride his 12th National on Or Noir De Somoza, a 50-1 shot, and discusses his favourite National winners and the fences he is least looking forward to jumping.