The Grand National is one of the most prestigious and well-known horse races in the world. It is traditionally held at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England, and has been running since 1839. It is one of the most challenging races to win, as the course is four and a half miles long, with a total of thirty fences that the horses must jump. The race is watched by millions of people in the UK, and many more around the world. Over the years, many horses have won the Grand National, but just how many of them have been 100/1 outsiders? This article takes a look at the history of the Grand National and the 100/1 horses who have won the race.
History of the Grand National
The Grand National is an annual National Hunt horse race held at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England. It is the most prestigious and well-known steeplechase in the world, and has been running since 1839. The course is four and a half miles long, with a total of thirty fences that the horses must jump. The Grand National is watched by millions of people in the UK, and many more around the world.
The race has a long and illustrious history, with some of the most famous horses in history winning the race. Some of the most notable winners include Red Rum, who won the race three times in the 1970s, and Foinavon, who won in 1967 after a pile-up caused by a loose horse.
100/1 Outsiders
A 100/1 outsider is a horse that is not expected to win the race, and is given odds of 100/1 (meaning that a successful £1 bet on the horse would return £100 in winnings). Despite their long odds, there have been a number of 100/1 outsiders who have won the Grand National over the years. The most well-known of these is Foinavon, who won in 1967 after a pile-up caused by a loose horse.
Notable 100/1 Winners
Foinavon is the most famous of all the 100/1 outsiders to have won the Grand National. He won the race in 1967, at odds of 100/1, after a pile-up caused by a loose horse. The jockey, John Buckingham, was able to steer Foinavon around the pile-up and into the lead, and from there the horse went on to win the race.
Mon Mome
Mon Mome became the second 100/1 outsider to win the Grand National in 2009. The horse was ridden by jockey Liam Treadwell, and won the race by an incredible twelve lengths.
Auroras Encore
Auroras Encore was the third 100/1 outsider to win the Grand National, in 2013. The horse was ridden by Ryan Mania, and won the race by nine lengths.
List of other 100/1 Winners
- Tipperary Tim – won in 1928 at odds of 100/1
- Gregalach – won in 1929 at odds of 100/1
- Caughoo – won in 1947 at odds of 100/1
- ESB – won in 1956 at odds of 100/1
- L’Escargot – won in 1975 at odds of 100/1
- Moorcroft Racehorse – won in 2002 at odds of 100/1
- Pineau De Re – won in 2014 at odds of 100/1
Conclusion
The Grand National is one of the most prestigious and well-known horse races in the world. Over the years, many horses have won the race, including some 100/1 outsiders. Foinavon, Mon Mome, and Auroras Encore are the most well-known of these, but there have been a total of seven 100/1 winners in the history of the Grand National.