The Grand National is the most important National Hunt handicap horse race in the United Kingdom. The 1st Grand National at Aintree was in 1839 and was won by the fittingly named horse, Lottery. No horse has run in the Grand National more times than Manifesto, who competed in eight renewals of the event between 1895 and 1904. The Grand National is one of the exceptional main sporting events in which amateurs can and do take on professionals. Since "Lottery" won the very first race at Aintree way back in 1839, the Grand National has been throwing up fascinating stories of achievement and bravery. The Grand National has become part of the social fabric of this country.
Aintree Racetrack
Aintree Racecourse is the residence of the worlds most renowned, most talked about, most perfect race, the John Smith’s Grand National. The NH race is run over two circuits of the Aintree 'National' course, covering four and half miles. It is normally held on a Saturday in early April at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. This is not to be confused with Aintree's standard 'Mildmay' park fence and hurdle track.
The Aintree Grand National is the biggest Horse Racing betting day of the year and the entire nation wants to have a Grand National bet and for many of you it maybe your first look at the odds and more than likely the first time you are having your Grand National bet with one of the High Street Bookmakers. No other racecourse can compare to the sheer excitement of Aintree.
The Race
There is much dispute among historians regarding the initial official race held and most who have scoured the newspaper libraries of the United Kingdom now prefer the idea that the 1st race was in 1836 and was won by The Duke. For three years during World War I, while Aintree racecourse was closed, an alternative race was run at Gatwick Racecourse, on the site of the present Gatwick Airport. The race captures the mind of millions, and consistently produces thrilling finishes and fantastic stories as horse and rider try to master the mighty Aintree fences. 1967 Saw the largest priced winner; Foinavon won the race after he was the only horse to jump a very small fence in the race.
Winners
1850/1851 saw the first duel winner of the race when Abd-El-Kader was the winner on both occasions. 1869 was to see the 1st Grey winner, The Lamb who also went on to win the race 3 years later. 1999 saw a notable father and son win the race, Tommy Carrbury a previous winner as a jockey was the trainer, saw his son Paul partner Bobby Jo to victory. Since the race moved to the current track in 1946, there have been around 16 horses to win Grade 1 races prior to winning the National, but there have been fifteen Hunt Cup winners to start the Grand National and never win. The Aintree Grand National is many things but easy to pick a winner isn't one of them, and some people resort to the pin!
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