The Grand National is the most popular horse race in the UK, with many large and difficult fences. It is the only race where non-betters have a flutter and there is always a housewives favourite. A circle of friends meet up each year in a bar for lunch, a few beers and to watch the race. Oh, and we lose money as well!
CM stood for Creative Monochrome who later became Arem Publishing. They produced a mag called Mono and a yearbook called Best of Friends, but sadly are now out of business. This was their own brand Pyro and the best information I have is the last post in the thread below.
Beautiful. I love these shots, even though I detest these huge TV screens spoiling the atmosphere.... Don't get me wrong, I understand it's part of the image and the title. It happened to me as well so many times! Great great image.