Tag Archives: Winner
1971 Grand National: Specify Wins One of Aintree’s Closest Finishes
1971 Grand National winner Specify edged out Black Secret by a neck in one of Aintree’s closest finishes. Read the full story of the famous race.
Liam Treadwell: The Jockey Behind Mon Mome’s 100/1 Grand National Win
Liam Treadwell won the 2009 Grand National on 100/1 outsider Mon Mome. Read about the jockey, his career, Aintree triumph and later life.
1970 Grand National: Gay Trip and Pat Taaffe Run Away With Aintree
1970 Grand National winner Gay Trip defied stamina doubts to win by 20 lengths under Pat Taaffe. Read the story of his famous Aintree victory.
1972 Grand National: Well To Do Gives Tim Forster His First Aintree Win
1972 Grand National winner Well To Do gave Tim Forster his first Aintree success. Read how the race played out and the story behind the horse.
1979 Grand National: Rubstic Makes History for Scotland
1979 Grand National winner Rubstic made history for Scotland at Aintree. Read how the dramatic race played out and the story behind his famous win.
2005 Grand National: Hedgehunter’s Famous Win for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh
The 2005 Grand National when Hedgehunter, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh, claimed a brilliant victory in one of Aintree’s most memorable races.
Kilmore’s 1962 Grand National Glory – From Outsider to Champion
12-year-old Kilmore stunned Aintree to win the 1962 Grand National. Relive the story of the veteran outsider who became a racing champion.
Jenny Pitman: Breaking Barriers With Her Two Grand National Triumphs
Jenny Pitman made history as the first woman to train a Grand National winner—then did it again. A look back at her two famous Aintree victories.
Carl Llewellyn’s Double Act: Two Grand National Wins, One Steady Hand
Carl Llewellyn won the Grand National twice on Party Politics in 1992 and Earth Summit in 1998. A cool head, strong hands, and two unforgettable rides.
