The Aintree Grand National is one of the most famous horse racing events in the world, held annually in Liverpool, England. The race is known for its challenging course, featuring 30 fences, and is considered the ultimate test of both horse and jockey. Each year, millions of people tune in to watch the race and place bets on their favorite horses. The Aintree Grand National results reveal the winner of this prestigious event, as well as the other horses that placed in the top positions.
2023 Grand National Results
Awaiting results on April 15th.
Grand National Results From Previous Years
Grand National 2022 Result - Noble Yeats
The youngest post-second war winner at 7 years of age and the first since 1940 winner Bogskar. Going off at an unfancied 50/1 chance for Irish trainer Emmet Mullins. Amateur rider Sam Whaley-Cohen was on board and immediately announced his retirement in the winners’ enclosure afterwards.
1) Noble Yeats
J: Mr Sam Waley-Cohen
T: Emmet Mullins
50/1
2) Any Second Now
J: Mark Walsh
T: T M Walsh
15/2F
3) Delta Work
J: Jack Kennedy
T: Gordon Elliott
10/1
Grand National 2021 Result - Minella Times
History was made as Rachael Blackmore became the first female winner of the race. The Irish dominated the race with 10 of the first 11 trained in the Emerald Isle. The race may well have left a mark on the JP McManus-owned eight-year-old as he only managed to beat two horses in just six subsequent starts.
1) Minella Times
J: Rachael Blackmore
T: Henry De Bromhead
11/1
2) Balko Des Flos
J: Mark Walsh
T: Ted Walsh
100/1
3) Any Second Now
J: Mark Walsh
T: Ted Walsh
17/2
Grand National 2019 Result - Tiger Roll
Became the first horse to successfully defend the title since Red Rum in the 1970s. Given an excellent ride by Davy Russell in the Gigginstown colours he was extremely well backed having previously bolted up in the Cross Country race at Cheltenham going off the 4/1 favourite.
1) Tiger Roll
J: Davy Russell
T: Gordon Elliott
4/1
2) Magic Of Light
J: Paddy Kennedy
T: Mrs John Harrington
12/1
3) Rathvinden
J: Ruby Walsh
T: Willie Mullins
8/1
Grand National 2018 Result - Tiger Roll
Was all out having being 6L ahead at the elbow to win by a head at 10/1 for trainer Gordon Elliott. Run on the heavy ground it was a terrific effort from Tiger Roll who went on to become only the fifth dual winner the following year.
1) Tiger Roll
J: Davy Russell
T: Gordon Elliott
14/1
2) Pleasant Company
J: David Mullins
T: Willie Mullins
25/1
3) Bless The Wings
J: Jack Kennedy
T: Gordon Elliott
40/1
Grand National 2017 Result - One For Arthur
Struck for the Scottish stables of Lucinda Russell at odds of 14/1. Only the second-ever victory for a Scottish-trained horse. Rubstic in 1979 beinhe was ably ridden by Derek Fox. 6th the following year he never won another race after this titanic effort.
1) One For Arthur
J: Derek Fox
T: Lucinda Russell
14/1
2) Cause Of Causes
J: Mr J J Codd
T: Gordon Elliott
16/1
3) Saint Are
J: Davy Russell
T: Tom George
25/1
Grand National 2016 Result - Rule The World
Ran out a 6L winner for owners Gigginstown and Irish trainer Mouse Morris at odds of 33/1. Was a second-season chaser and this was his first-ever win over fences being 0 from 13 over fences coming into the race.
1) Rule The World
J: David Mullins
T: M F Morris
33/1
2) The Last Samuri
J: David Bass
T: Kim Bailey
8/1JF
3) Vics Canvas
J: Robert Dunne
T: Dermot A McLoughlin
100/1
Grand National 2015 Result - Many Clouds
A third win for owner Trevor Hemmings making his tally a joint record following his successes with Hedgehunter in 2005 and Ballabriggs in 2011. Trained at Lambourn by Oliver Sherwood and ridden by Leighton Aspell who became the first jockey since Brian Fletcher on Red Rum in 1974 to win the race in successive years.
1) Many Clouds
J: Leighton Aspell
T: Oliver Sherwood
25/1
2) Saint Are
J: Paddy Brennan
T: Tom George
25/1
3) Monbeg Dude
J: Liam Treadwell
T: Michael Scudamore
40/1
Grand National 2014 Result - Pine De Re
Dr Richard Newland trained the winner with his first-ever runner in the race drawing clear on the run-in to win by 5L from Balthazar King (the closest jockey Richard Johnson came to winning the race in 21 attempts.) Leighton Aspell was on board the winner and went on to win the following year’s contest as well.
1) Pineau De Re
J: Leighton Aspell
T: Dr Richard Newland
25/1
2) Balthazar King
J: Richard Johnson
T: Philip Hobbs
14/1
3) Double Seven
J: A P McCoy
T: Martin Brassil
10/1JF
Grand National 2013 Result - Auroras Encore
A shock 66/1 winner trained by Yorkshire-based Sue Smith. Given a fine waiting ride by Ryan Mania. The horse was only seen another three times and never reproduced the form he showed on that April day.
1) Auroras Encore
J: Ryan Mania
T: Sue Smith
66/1
2) Cappa Bleu
J: Paul Moloney
T: Evan Williams
12/1
3) Teaforthree
J: Nick Scholfield
T: Rebecca Curtis
10/1
Grand National 2012 Result - Neptune Collonges
Was champion trainer Paul Nicholls’ only National winner to date. Owned by John Hales and ridden by Daryl Jacob he came with a wet sail to win on the line by a nose from Sunnyhillboy at 33/1 and became the first grey to win the race since Nicholas Silver back in 1961. He was retired after the race.
1) Neptune Collonges
J: Daryl Jacob
T: Paul Nicholls
33/1
2) Sunnyhillboy
J: Richie McLernon
T: Jonjo O’Neill
16/1
3) Seabass
J: Ms K Walsh
T: T M Walsh
8/1JF
Grand National 2011 Result - Ballabriggs
The second of three Trevor Hemmings-owned National winners was trained by Ginger McCain’s, Red Rum’s trainer, son Donald at 14/1 coming home 2 1/4L to the good from Oscar Time with Jason Maguire doing the steering.
1) Ballabriggs
J: Jason Maguire
T: Donald McCain
14/1
2) Oscar Time
J: Mr Sam Waley-Cohen
T: M M Lynch
14/1
3) Don’t Push It
J: A P McCoy
T: Jonjo O’Neill
9/1
Grand National Results FAQ
How much does the Grand National winner get?
This year’s National has a £1,000,000 guaranteed purse with the winner receiving £500,000 and prize money paid down to tenth place.
Who are the top 3 winners of the Grand National?
Red Rum won the race three times in the 1970s and is recognised as the greatest National winner of all time although Golden Miller won 5 Gold Cups in the 1930s and is the only horse to win both the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the National. In recent years, Tiger Roll must get an honourable mention as a dual back-to-back winner.
Who is the most famous Grand National winner?
That has to be Red Rum, trained by Ginger McCain on Southport Beach and a triple winner in 1973, 1974 and 1977 having also come runner-up in the two intervening years 1975 and 1976.
Has a female horse won the Grand National?
Since its inception, 13 mares have won the race but the last came some 72 years ago in 1951 with Nickel Coin.
Which jockey has won the Grand National the most times?
George Stevens, an English jockey won the race five times way back in the 1850s and 1860s.
Which horse has the fastest time in the Grand National?
Kim Bailey’s Mr Frisk won the 1990 Grand National in 8 minutes and 47 seconds when run on firm ground and despite the distance being shortened by 342 yards in 2013 still holds the record.
Has a grey ever won the National?
Yes, three greys have won the National, The Lamb back in 1868 and 1871, Nicholas Silver in 1961 and most recently Neptune Collonges in 2012.
