Grand National Golf Club
Randox Health Grand National Festival
Aintree Racecourse has been home to the Randox Health Grand National since 1839 and has become the world’s most famous steeplechase and has witnessed unforgettable moments throughout its history such as Lottery, who became the first winner of the race to Red Rum’s historical three victories in the 1970’s. A record which still stands.
The race creates legends and household names for generations to come. Who could forget Tiger Roll’s magnificent back-to-back victories and most recently Nick Rockett’s dramatic 2025 triumph, who won at odds of 33-1 before tens of thousands of spectators.
Of course, it’s not just horses who are remembered. Jockeys are just as much of a story as the horses. Tony McCoy, one of the greatest jockeys to have ever rode, took 15 attempts to win the race before being victorious aboard Don’t Push It in 2010. Arguably, the most famous jockey to win the race was Rachael Blackmore. Her victory on Minella Times really was a moment of history in 2021, as she became the first female jockey to win the race in its history.
Apart from the racing, fashion plays an integral part in the Grand National event, in particular Ladies’ Day. This day is one of the most popular days in the racing calendar and Ladies (and men) from all over the world come to Aintree to take part in competitions and create memorable moments both on and off the track.
Whilst the Grand National is the jewel in Aintree’s crown, it continues to be a hub of excitement throughout the year with other race meetings and live music events which are just as important. Both Becher Chase day and Grand Sefton day are vitally important for trainers and horses to take part in the races over the Grand National Fences. The recently added Boxing Day race meeting has proved incredibly popular for race-goers looking to shake off any Christmas Day hangovers.
Key Events In Grand National History
- 1839 - Lottery wins the first every Grand National
- 1956 - Devon Loch belly flops metres from the line to hand E.S.B the victory
- 1963 - Foinavon wins at odds of 100/1 after a pile up at fence 23. This fence would later be named after the winner.
- 1973 & 1974 - Red Rum wins back-to-back Grand Nationals.
- 1977 - After finishing 2nd in the previous two years, Red Rum wins his 3rd Grand National, a new record.
- 1981 - Aldaniti wins under jockey Bob Champion, who had just been diagnosed with cancer.
- 1993 - Esha Ness is first past the post, but the race is null and void after a false started was declared and jockeys was unaware. It would be known as ‘the race that never was’.
- 1994 - The Golf Centre was opened.
- 1997 - The race was run on a Monday after a bomb scare caused the course to evacuate and close on the day of the race. Lord Gyllane was the eventual winner.
- 2009 - Mon Mome becomes the longest odds winner in 42 years at 100/1.
- 2010 - After years of trying, Tony McCoy finally wins the Grand National aboard Don’t Push It.
- 2018 & 2019 - Tiger Roll becomes the first horse since Red Rum to win back-to-back nationals. He would never try to win a 3rd.
- 2020 - Coronavirus means the race doesn’t take place.
- 2021 - Rachael Blackmore becomes the first female jockey to win aboard Minella Times
- 2025 - Nick Rockett becomes the latest winner at 33/1 with amateur rider Patrick Mullins riding.
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