He got people out singing who would have never sing - was so encouraging to everybody and so much fun,” said Route 50 Saloon owner Kelly Pikar. Greg Stoecklin says he brought people together ...

Last year, no horses died in the famous steeplechase but two horses died during the festival - Giovinco fell during the Mildmay Novice Chase and Pikar broke its neck in the Aintree Handicap Hurdle.