Grand National Video & Archive (2020-2029)

2020-2029 Grand National Video Replay Archive

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⌨ 2020 Virtual Aintree Grand National

Winner: Potters Corner (18/1) 2nd: Walk In The Mill (16/1) 3rd: Any Second Now (10/1) 4th: Tiger Roll (5/1f)


2020 Grand National Racing Post Page

◢ The 2020 Grand Natonal, scheduled for Aintree, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the first cancellation since World War II. In its place, a Virtual Grand Natonal was broadcast on April 4 2020 by ITV, using CGI (computer generated imagery) and algorythms to simulate the race.

Potters Corner (18/1) won the virtual event, followed by Walk In The Mill in second, Any Second Now in third, and Tiger Roll, the 2018 and 2019 champ, in 4th place. No crowds, no betting ring, just cheese..

The Cartoon National raised over £2 million for NHS charities, offering a unique substitute for the big race amid unprecedented times. Must say, atleast that bit that was a good idea, all things considered.

🏳 2021 Aintree Grand National

Winner: Minella Times (11/1) 2nd: Balko Des Flos (100/1) 3rd: Any Second Now (15/2) 4th: Burrows Saint (9/1)


2021 Grand National Wikipedia Page

◢ The 2021 National, saw history made as Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the hardest to win and the "greatest horse race in the world". Riding Minella Times (11/1), trained by Henry de Bromhead, she led the 40 horse field to a commanding victory by 6 lengths+, finishing ahead of De Bromhead's 100/1 shot Balko Des Flos, who came home in second place with Aidan Coleman on board, giving the Irish trainer a nice one ~ two.

Any Second Now from the Ted Walsh stable took third with Mark Walsh on board. Burrows Saint ~ trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by his son Patrick Mullins, came 4th.

Girl Power!◢ The win capped a big year for Blackmore, fresh off her Cheltenham success. The racing and the front pages of the mainstream media covered her ground~breaking acheivement quite excitedly actually, with the horse's odds of 11-1 proving to be a popular bet with the ladies.

The event, run without crowds due to COVID, marked a memorable moment in racing history. Girl Power! Just imagine, some thought it was never going to happen, and there she goes, showing them all.. Who said a female jockey could never win the National? Good for her.

🏳 2022 Aintree Grand National

Winner: Noble Yeats (50/1) 2nd: Any Second Now (15/2f) 3rd: Delta Work (10/1) 4th: Santini (33/1)


2022 Grand National Wikipedia Page

◢ The 2022 Grand Natonal delivered a thrilling spectical as Noble Yeats (50/1) claimed victory for Emmet Mullins in the 174th running of the iconic steeplechase. Ridden by amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen in his final ride before retirment, the 50-1 outsider surged past favourite Any Second Now, trained by Ted Walsh and ridden by Mark Walsh (#gallery), to win by two and a quarter lengths,

The Gordon Elliott yard via jockey Jack Kennedy got Delta Work home in 3rd place with the Polly Gundry trained Santini finishing in 4th with Nick Scholfield on board.

The race marked a triumphant return to a full capacity crowd post COVID, captivating 70,000 spectators. Noble Yeats, trained by Emmet Mullins (#gallery), became the first 7yo winner since 1940, sealing a fairytale finish for the Irish ex jockey turned trainer.

🏳 2023 Aintree Grand National

Winner: Corach Rambler (8/1f) 2nd: Vanillier (20/1) 3rd: Gaillard Du Mesnil (10/1) 4th: Noble Yeats (10/1)


2023 Grand National Wikipedia Page

◢ The 2023 National was one of the most controversal editions of the worlds most famous steeplechase. Corach Rambler, trained by Lucinda Russell and ridden by Derek Fox, won at 8's. The 9yo, fresh from a Cheltenham win, put on a flawless performance, taking the lead at the final fence and pulling away from Gavin Cromwell's Vanillier (20/1), ridden by Sean Flanagan.

Willie Mullins and and jockey Paul Townend got 2rd with Gaillard Du Mesnil (10/1). Noble Yeats, the 2022 winner for Emmet Mullins, finished a decent fourth with Sean Bowen aboard, despite carrying extra weight earned during last year's win.

This win marked Russell and Fox’s second Grand National success, following One For Arthur in 2017, ending a streak of 4 consecutive Irish trained winners.

Controversy◢ However, the race was marred by a 14minute delay caused by Animal Rising protestors breaching the track, leading to 118 arrests. Tragically, Hill Sixteen sufferred a fatal fall at the first fence, maybe as a result of the protesters actions? One of three horse deaths during the three~day meeting, sparking much debate over animal welfare in jump racing.

Criticism◢ Only 17 of the 39 starters managed to finish the chaotic race, which was further disrupted by loose horses. The event drew criticism from groups like Peta UK and Animal Aid, while the RSPCA called for reforms, highlighting their well known opinion regarding the risks to horses welfare due to the Grand National's large feild sizes, big jumps and the demanding 4m3f+ course.

🏳 2024 Aintree Grand National

Winner: I Am Maximus (7/1jf) 2nd: Delta Work (28/1) 3rd: Minella Indo (28/1) 4th: Galvin (40/1)


2024 Grand National Wikipedia Page

◢ The 2024 National as usual was a decent race to watch. I Am Maximus, the 7/1 joint fav, won pretty easily in the end. The 8yo, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, stormed home after the last fence, finshing a full 7 and a half lengths ahead of the rest.

It was big win for Ireland, with Delta Work (28/1) taking second and Minella Indo (28/1) grabbing third. Galvin, the 40/1 outsider, managed 4th place, so it was an all~Irish full house. There were only 34 runners lining up this time, not the usual 40, for safety reasons.

Defending champion Corach Rambler had a nightmarish start, falling at the first fence and unseating jockey Derek Fox. That ruined his chance of a repeat win, like Red Rum or Tiger Roll did before.

The win was handy for both trainer Mullins and jockey Paul Townend. For Mullins, it was his second Grand National win, his first one was back in 2005. For Townend, it was a dream come true as it was his first ever Grand Natonal victory. The win also gave legendary owner JP McManus his third Grand National winner.

The National new race format worked well after last year's protestations, with 21 out of 32 starters finishing, no fatalities.

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