Unforgettable Grand National Runners
Within the next couple of decades the aintree Grand National will be an astonishing two centuries old, to it’s no wonder that there have been with amazing victories over that time, from underdog outsider selections, to horses winning multiple times, or runners battling to grind out a win. Also, let’s not forget the narrow misses, those Grand National runners who almost had their name in the history books, but didn’t quite make it. Here we shine a light on all of these horses, and celebrate their contribution to racing.
| Year | Horse | Position | Runners Total | Race Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | I Am Maximus | 1 | 32 | Jumped well throughout the race, led after the final fence and stayed on strongly. |
| 2023 | Corach Rambler | 1 | 40 | Made steady headway before two furlongs out and pulled clear after the last. |
| 2022 | Noble Yeats | 1 | 40 | Tracked leaders, challenged late and stayed on strongly to lead close home. |
| 2021 | Minella Times | 1 | 40 | Took the lead two out, jumped the last well and stayed on well to win decisively. |
| 2017 | One For Arthur | 1 | 40 | Prominent throughout, led before the last and stayed on strongly in the final furlong |
| 2010 | Don’t Push It | 1 | 40 | Travelled well behind leaders, led after the last then drew clear. |
| 2009 | Mon Mome | 1 | 40 | Came from off the pace, led after the final fence and stayed on well. |
| 2005 | Hedgehunter | 2 | 40 | Led at the last fence but was headed close home and finished second. |
| 1990 | Mr Frisk | 1 | 30 | Made headway, led before the last and set a then-record grand national time. |
| 1988 | Rhyme ’n’ Reason | 1 | 40 | Stayed on well after the last to lead close home. |
| 1981 | Aldaniti | 1 | 40 | Led after the final fence and stayed on bravely to win an unforgottable National |
| 1977 | Red Rum | 1 | 44 | Produced a late surge to claim a historic third Grand National victory. |
| 1974 | Red Rum | 1 | 38 | Carried top weight and stayed on strongly to secure back-to-back victories. |
| 1973 | Red Rum | 1 | 38 | Caught Crisp after the last in a dramatic finish to win the first of three Nationals. |
| 1967 | Foinavon | 1 | 44 | Avoided a loose-horse pile-up at the 23rd fence and went on to win at odds of 100/1. |
| 1956 | Devon Loch | Fell | 33 | Clear leader approaching the run-in but collapsed yards from the finish. |