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Grand National betting is popular and you often get the Grand National winner odds at a big price such as 40/1, 50/1 or 66/1 so it’s worth looking outside of the favourites for your bets. Grand National each-way betting is also popular and many bookmakers have increased Grand National place terms which means you can back a Grand National. It’s estimated that 600 million people will watch the Grand National worldwide. You can now claim to know more about the race than most of them! Stats, images and facts for this webpage have been collated from a number of sources and using old prints & photos, I would like to thank all of them for helping me produce this site. Full credit is given in the boxes on the right-hand side of this page. However, the Grand National, a popular steeplechase held annually in England, yielded 7 fatalities out of 439 horses taking part between 2000 and 2010. The Grand National is a National Hunt handicap race over a distance of 4 miles 3½ furlongs and over 30 fences at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool. The high number of equine deaths in the race has made it a target for animal rights activists.

This year’s Grand National Championships kick off bright and early Thursday morning with a new system of adjudication that allows the elimination of most breaks throughout the day. While a typical block of performances in years past was limited to around 10–14 bands followed by a break, this year, there are stretches of as many as 30. He was rewarded with the closest finish in Grand National history in 2012 when Neptune Collonges defied 11st 6lb to beat Sunyhillboy by a nose, while Many Clouds, the 2015 Grand National winner, carried 11st 9lb, the highest victorious weight since Red Rum’s 12st in 1974.

The Grand National is almost upon us, and you’re running out of time to brush up on your knowledge. Not to worry though, as the Racing Post has compiled a list of your most frequently asked questions, and answered them for you. This guide is the only thing you’ll need to make the most out of this years Aintree Festival.

How many horses have died at the Grand National?

There have been 11 deaths at the Grand National since 2000, although there have been none since the 2012 running.

Who has won the Grand National?

Red Rum is perhaps the most famous winner as he won the race three times in the 1970s. Tiger Roll won the 2018 Grand National.

How many people go to the Grand National?

Over 150,000 people attend the three-day meeting, with Grand National day itself regularly a sell-out.

How many horses died at Cheltenham?

Three horses died at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival.

Why do racehorses get put down?

It is difficult for a horse’s leg to heal when a significant injury occurs. Given the weight of a horse, it is difficult for them to absorb that on only three fully working legs.

Who won the 2017 Grand National?

One For Arthur won the 2017 Grand National for trainer Lucina Russell and jockey Derek Fox.

When did Mr Frisk win?

Mr Frisk won the Grand National in 1990.

Who won the first Grand National?

The first Grand National was held in 1839 and won by Lottery.

How many jumps are there in the Grand National?

Horses have to jump 30 fences during the Grand National.

What time is the main race?

The main race at the Grand National festival is the Grand National itself. It takes place on the Saturday of the three-day meeting at 5.15pm.

What is the oldest horse to win the Grand National?

Peter Simple, aged 15, is the oldest horse to win. He won the race in 1853.

What date is the 2019 Grand National?

The 2019 Grand National is to take place at Aintree on April 6.

Who finished the 2018 Grand National?

Tiger Roll finished first and led home 11 other horses who completed the course. Pleasant Company was second, Bless The Wings third, Anibale Fly fourth, Milansbar fifth and Road To Riches sixth.

How long is the Grand National?

The Grand National is run over 4m21/2f.

How many horses die each year?

There have been 11 deaths at the Grand National since 2000, although there have been none since the 2012 running.

How many jockeys die each year?

Jockey deaths are extremely rare.

Wh0 won the 2017 Grand National?

One For Arthur won the 2017 Grand National for trainer Lucinda Russell and jockey Derek Fox.

Who won the 2008 Grand National?

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Comply Or Die won the 2008 Grand National for trainer David Pipe and jockey Timmy Murphy.

How many horses start the Grand National?

A maximum of 40 horses can start the Grand National. There is almost always a full field for the race.

How much do you get for winning the Grand National?

The first prize for winning this year’s Grand National is £500,000.

What is the first fence in the Grand National called?

The first fence does not have a famous name associated with it like Becher’s Brook. It is a thorn fence, 4f 6in high, 2ft 9in wide.

Which jockey has won the most Grand Nationals?

George Stevens in the most successful jockey in the history of the Grand National. He won the race five times between 1856 and 1870.

What year did the Grand National get cancelled?

The Grand National was cancelled in 1993, the only time the race was declared void after 30 of the 39 runners began and carried on racing, despite a false start. Esha Ness won the race that never counted.

Is the Grand National on TV?

The Grand National will be shown on ITV and Racing TV.

Is the Grand National on the radio?

BBC Radio 5 Live will be providing live coverage from Aintree between 12pm and 8pm, including dedicated Grand National coverage from 5pm-5.30pm.

Is the Grand National online?

You can bet and stream the race live on the Racing Post website and mobile app.

Is the Grand National on BBC?

The BBC does not broadcast the race on television but will cover the race on radio.

How to watch the Grand National

ITV and Racing TV will show the race live, while you can also stream and bet on the race on the Racing Post website and mobile app.

How to bet on the Grand National

You can stream and bet on the race on the Racing Post website and mobile app.

How much is the Grand National prize-money?

The 2019 Grand National is worth £1milion in prize-money, with the winner collecting £500,000.

How much are Grand National tickets?

Most enclosures are sold out for the 2019 Grand National. Tickets are still available in the Steeplechase enclosure for £35. Tickets can be purchased here.

Why is the Grand National at Aintree?

The Grand National was first run at Aintree in 1839 and has remained there ever since. A substitute event was held at another racecourse, Gatwick, for three years during World War I, now the site of London Gatwick Airport. The races at Gatwick were not called the Grand National.

When is Aintree ladies’ day?

The 2019 ladies’ day at Aintree is on Friday, April 5

When are the Grand National runners confirmed?

The Grand National field is confirmed on Thursday, April 4 at the 48-hour declaration stage.

Who is the Grand National favourite?

Tiger Roll is the favourite for the 2019 Grand National. He bids to become the first horse since Red Rum to win the race in consecutive years.

When will my Grand National tickets arrive?

Contact Aintree racecourse if your tickets have not arrived nearer the time of the race.

Can you walk the Grand National course?

It is possible to walk the course if you book a place on the Grand National course tour. Visit Aintree’s website for more details.

Grand National Quiz I

1. How many fences does the winning horse have to jump in the grand national?


2. On which racecourse is The Grand National annually held?
3. Which fence, named after a soldier, have jockeys compared to 'jumping off the edge of the world.'?
4. Which horse (ridden by jockey Davy Russell) won both the 2018 and 2019 National?
5. In the 1956 Grand National which horse famously belly flopped forty yards from the line in what was a certain victory?
6. Red Rum won the Grand National in which three years?
7. Can you name the trainer of Red Rum?
8. Who became the first woman to train a Grand National winner in 1983? And can you name her horse?
9. Which year's Grand National was postponed after two coded bomb threats were received from the Provisional IRA?
10. Who was said to be the greatest jockey to have never won the Aintree Grand National until he won it in 2010 after 15 attempts?
11. Name the famous owner of Miinnehoma, the winning horse in 1994?
12. What was remarkable about Marcus Armytage, the winning jockey of Mr Frisk in 1990?
13. How many horses lined-up at the start of the 2019 race? And which trainer broke the record by entering 11 horses?
14. How old do horses have to be to be elligible to run in the Grand National under changes made to improve safety?
15. What links actor Steve McQueen to the 2000 winner?

Answers:

1. 30 fences
2. Aintree Racecourse (Liverpool)
3. Becher's Brooke
4. Tiger Roll
5. Devon Loch (owned by the Queen Mother and rode by jockey (and later author) Dick Francis)




6. 1973, 1974, and 1977
7. Ginger McCain
8. Jenny Pitman. Corbiere was her horse.
9. 1997
10. A P McCoy or Tony McCoy (Don't Push It was the name of his horse)
11. Freddie Starr
12. He was an amateur jockey (a journalist by profession). He also won in a record Grand National time!
13. 40 horses. The trainer is Gordon Elliot.
14. 7 years of age or older
15. Papillon (the name of the winner and also an iconic role played by Steve McQueen)

Grand National Quiz II

1. In the 1967 Grand National, most of the field were hampered or dismounted at the 23rd fence, allowing which 100/1 rank-outsider to win?
2. Which jockey recovered from cancer to win the 1981 Grand National? Can you name his horse? And which actor portrayed him in a 1984 film?
3. Which company sponsored the Grand National from 1984 to 1991?
4. Which horse won the 1993 Grand National?
5. In 2009, which horse became the longest-priced winner of the National for 42 years, winning by 12 lengths, at odds of 100/1?
6. Each year branches of which tree are sourced and transported from forests in the Lake District for use in building the fences?
7. Which horse posted the course's fastest winning time in 1990?
8. Which trainer won the Grand National from 1953 to 1955 with three different horses and is often dubbed 'The greatest trainer of the 20th century'?
9. Which fence positioned in front of the grandstand, is the tallest on the course?
10. In 1982, Dick Saunders became the oldest winning jockey on Grittar, but how old was he: (a)39, (b)43, or (c)48?
11. Complete the names of the following winning horses: (a)Hallo ..., (b)Neptune ..., and (c) Earth ....?

Answers:

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1. Foinavon
2. Bob Champion. The horse was Aldaniti. John Hurt was the actor.
3. Seagram
4. None! The race was declared void after a series of incidents and a false start that was never stopped.
5. Mon Mome
6. Spruce tree
7. Mr Frisk
8. Vincent O'Brien
9. The Chair at 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m)
10. (c) 48
11. (a) Hallo Dandy (1984), (b)Neptune Collonges (2012), and (c)Earth Summit (1998)

Grand National Trivia III

1. In which year was the race first run: (a)1789, (b)1839, (c) 1879, or (d)1899?
2. How many fences on the course are negotiated only once? Can you name them?
3. Name the first female to compete in the race? And in 1982, who became the first woman to complete the course?
4. Fence number 9 and 25 was renamed after a horse that reputedly jumped it hind legs first in 1840, can you give the name?
5. Which horse was famously 15 lengths ahead of Red Rum in the 1973 race, but carrying 23 pounds more weight began to tire badly and was pipped on the line?
6. Can you name the horse racing commentator for the BBC from 1947 to 1997 who described some of the greatest moments in the history of the Grand National?
7. Seagram finished sponsoring the event in 1991 but can you remember which horse won that year?
8. The 1928 race saw the lowest number of finishers. It remains the record but how many horses finished the race that year?
9. Which fence is notable for the sharp left turn that the runners have to take as soon as they have negotiated the fence?
10. Ginger McCain is the trainer that won three times with Red Rum, but with which horse did he also win with in 2004?
11. Which jockey won the race three times: in 1968 on Red Alligator, and on Red Rum in 1973 and 1974?
12. The 1980 winner was named after a mountain, name the horse?

Answers:

1. (b)1839




2. Two. The Chair and The Water Jump.
3. Charlotte Brew (in 1977). And Geraldine Rees completed the course in 1982.
4. Valentine's
5. Crisp
6. Sir Peter O'Sullevan
7. Seagram was also the name of the winning horse!
8. Two horses
9. The Canal Turn
10. Amberleigh House
11. Brian Fletcher
12. Ben Nevis

There are more horse racing quiz questions coming soon.

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