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3 unusual facts about Darren Owen


Darren Owen

He continued in this position until 2010, when he moved to cover Becher's Brook, Foinavon and the Canal Turn.

Following a decision by the BBC to add a fourth commentator to their Grand National team, Owen joined Jim McGrath, Ian Bartlett and Tony O'Hehir for the 2004 running of the Aintree spectacular - taking the field from Valentine's Brook to the Melling Road.

Following this breakthrough, he began commentating on horse racing for BBC Radio Wales, starting with the 1989 Welsh National won by Bonanza Boy.



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