One of the most significant horse racing events of the entire calendar – The Grand National – is taking place today (Saturday, April 15) at its traditional home of Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool.
This year’s event will mark the 175th time the race has been held, and it has seen some iconic winners in its time, including the unmatched historic treble secured by legendary racehorse Red Rum when he won the Grand National in 1973, 1974 and 1977 (also coming second in the 1975 and 1976).
40 horses will be competing in this year’s event, starting at 5.15pm and being broadcast to millions around the country.
But who won the race last year?
Here is what you need to know.
Who won the Grand National last year?
Last year’s winner was Noble Yeats, the youngest horse to have won the Grand National since 2011. He will also be returning to defend the title this year, ridden by jockey Sean Bowen.
However, plenty of famous names have been associated with lifting the trophy at the Grand National over the years.
2018 and 2019 saw Tiger Roll prove victorious in the race.
Previous Grand National winners
Here are all the winners since 2011:
2022 – ‘Noble Yeats’ – Age 7
- Trainer: Emmet Mullins
- Jockey: Sam Waley-Cohen
2021- ‘Minella Times’ – Age 8
- Trainer: Henry De Bromhead
- Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
2019 – ‘Tiger Roll’ – Age 9
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Jockey: Davy Russell
2018 – ‘Tiger Roll’ – Age 8
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Jockey: Davy Russell
2017 – ‘One For Arthur’ – Age 8
- Trainer: Lucinda Russell
- Jockey: Derek Fox
2016 – ‘Rule The World’ – Age 9
- Trainer: Mouse Morris
- Jockey: David Mullins
2015 – ‘Many Clouds’ – Age 8
- Trainer: Oliver Sherwood
- Jockey: Leighton Aspell
2014 – ‘Pineau De Re’ – Age 11
- Trainer: Dr Richard Newland
- Jockey: Leighton Aspell
2013 – ‘Auroras Encore’ – Age 11
- Trainer: Mrs S Smith
- Jockey: Ryan Mania
2012 – ‘Neptune Collonges’ – Age 11
- Trainer: P Nicholls
- Jockey: D Jacob
2011 – ‘Ballabriggs’ – Age 10
- Trainer: D McCain
- Jockey: J Maguire
Source: The Jockey Club
The Grand National will be shown live on ITV with coverage due to start at 4.30pm.
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