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2024 Grand National

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2024 Grand National
Grand National

LocationAintree
Date13 April 2024
Winning horseFrance I Am Maximus
Starting price7/1J
JockeyRepublic of Ireland Paul Townend
TrainerRepublic of Ireland Willie Mullins
OwnerRepublic of Ireland J.P. McManus
ConditionsSoft
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External videos
video icon Full replay of the 2024 Grand National Racing TV, YouTube
video icon Full replay of the 2024 Grand National ITV Racing , YouTube

The 2024 Grand National (officially known as the Randox 2024 Grand National for sponsorship reasons) was the 176th annual running of the Grand National horse race. It took place on Saturday 13 April 2024, at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England.[1] The event was sponsored by Randox Health. Changes from previous races were the reduction of horses from 40 to 34[2][3] and an earlier start time of 4pm, compared to 5.15pm in 2023.[4] It was won by bookies' favourite I Am Maximus, who was trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend.[5][6]

Race card

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Two horses, Run Wild Fred and Chambard, were withdrawn on the morning of the race after being found lame, reducing the field to 32 runners, the smallest field since the 1999 Grand National which also had 32 runners.

No Colours Horse Age Handicap

(stlb)

Odds Jockey Trainer
1
Noble Yeats 9 11-12 12/1 Harry Cobden Emmet Mullins
2
Nassalam 7 11-8 50/1 Caoilin Quinn Gary Moore
3
Coko Beach 9 11-8 28/1 Jordan Gainford Gordon Elliott
4
Capodanno 8 11-8 28/1 Keith Donoghue W P Mullins
5
I Am Maximus 8 11-6 7/1 JF Paul Townend W P Mullins
6
Minella Indo 11 11-6 28/1 Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead
7
Corach Rambler 10 11-6 15/2 Derek Fox Lucinda Russell
8
Janidil 10 11-6 125/1 Jody McGarvey W P Mullins
9
Stattler 9 11-5 40/1 Mr. P W Mullins W P Mullins
10
Mahler Mission 8 11-5 18/1 Ben Harvey John C McConnell
11
Delta Work 11 11-4 28/1 Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott
12
Foxy Jacks 10 11-4 33/1 Gavin Brouder Mouse Morris
13
Galvin 10 11-2 40/1 Sam Ewing Gordon Elliott
14
Farouk D'Alene 9 11-1 100/1 Donagh Meyler Gordon Elliott
15
Eldorado Allen 10 11-0 66/1 Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard
16
Ain't That A Shame 10 10-13 40/1 Mr. David Maxwell Henry De Bromhead
17
Vanillier 9 10-12 14/1 Sean Flanagen Gavin Cromwell
18
Mr Incredible 8 10-11 10/1 Brian Hayes W P Mullins
20
Latenightpass 11 10-10 50/1 Miss Gina Andrews T Ellis
21
Minella Crooner 8 10-10 125/1 Kevin Sexton Gordon Elliott
22
Adamantly Chosen 7 10-9 33/1 Sean O'Keeffe W P Mullins
23
Mac Tottie 11 10-9 80/1 James Bowen Peter Bowen
24
Chemical Energy 8 10-9 50/1 Danny Gilligen Gordon Elliott
25
Limerick Lace 7 10-8 7/1 JF Mark Walsh Gavin Cromwell
26
Meetingofthewaters 7 10-8 11/1 Danny Mullins W P Mullins
27
The Goffer 7 10-8 50/1 Sean Bowen Gordon Elliott
28
Roi Mage 12 10-8 66/1 James Reveley Patrick Griffin
29
Glengouly 8 10-7 100/1 Michael O'Sullivan W P Mullins
30
Galia Des Liteaux 8 10-7 28/1 Harry Skelton Dan Skelton
31
Panda Boy 8 10-7 11/1 J. J. Slevin Martin Brassil
32
Eklat De Rire 10 10-7 100/1 Darragh O'Keeffe Henry De Bromhead
34
Kitty's Light 8 10-7 12/1 Jack Tudor Christian Williams

Finishing order

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Placed horses[7]
1: I Am Maximus
2: Delta Work
3: Minella Indo
4: Galvin
Position[7] Name
1 I Am Maximus
2 Delta Work
3 Minella Indo
4 Galvin
5 Kitty's Light
6 Ain't That A Shame
7 Meetingofthewaters
8 Galia Des Liteaux
9 Roi Mage
10 Limerick Lace
11 Coko Beach
12 Latenightpass
13 The Goffer
14 Vanillier
15 Eklat De Rire
16 Capodanno
17 Panda Boy
18 Nassalam
19 Noble Yeats
20 Eldorado Allen
21 Adamantly Chosen

Non-finishers

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A total of 21 out of 32 horses finished the race, leaving 11 non-finishers. Seven horses were pulled up, and four were due to unseated riders.[8] While concerns were expressed for Mac Tottie, who was treated by veterinarians at the scene, all the horses returned safely. However, over the course of the meeting there were two equine fatalities.[9]

Fence Name Fate
1 Corach Rambler Unseated rider
9 (Valentine's Brook) Stattler Pulled up
15 (The Chair) Mahler Mission Unseated rider
15 (The Chair) Mr Incredible Unseated rider
21 Mac Tottie Pulled up
26 Farouk D’Alene Pulled up
27 Glengouly Unseated rider
29 Chemical Energy Pulled up
29 Foxy Jacks Pulled up
29 Minella Crooner Pulled up
30 Janidil Pulled up

Broadcasting and media

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"Minella Indo and Delta Work are the leaders from Kitty's Light in third, Latenightpass, then towards the inside I Am Maximus, Galvin comes next as they race towards the Elbow, Minella Indo, the loose horse forcing them to the left hand side and causing problems, Minella Indo has the lead from Delta Work, in third place and ridden along is I Am Maximus, who's now out after the leader, I Am Maximus for Paul Townend, goes past Minella Indo, Delta Work, Galvin and Kitty's Light, but up towards the line, it is I Am Maximus, who leads home the gladiators, for Paul Townend and Willie Mullins."

ITV lead commentator Richard Hoiles describes the climax of the race.[10]

As the Grand National is accorded the status of an event of national interest in the United Kingdom and is listed on the Ofcom Code on Sports and Other Listed and Designated Events, it must be shown on free-to-air terrestrial television in the UK. The race was broadcast live on TV by ITV for the seventh time, and the first year in its new three year deal with the British Horseracing Authority.[11]

The ITV coverage was presented by Ed Chamberlin. Analysis was provided by former jockeys Sir Anthony McCoy, Mick Fitzgerald, and Ruby Walsh. Reports were provided by Alice Plunkett, Adele Mulrennan, Luke Harvey, Rishi Persad and Matt Chapman, and betting updates were provided by Brian Gleeson. Oli Bell covered viewers' comments on social media, and the commentary team was Mark Johnson, Stewart Machin and Richard Hoiles, who called the finish for the seventh time. Following the race, Bell and Walsh guided viewers on a fence-by-fence re-run of the race.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Burrows, Josh (5 January 2024). "Grand National 2024: What date is the Aintree race and when are the horses announced?". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  2. ^ Paton, Ryan (12 October 2023). "Major Grand National 2024 changes confirmed as Jockey Club issue statement". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Grand National field size reduced amid horse welfare focus". Sky Sports. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Grand National: Aintree showpiece to move forward to 16:00 as part of safety review". BBC Sport. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  5. ^ Paley, Tony (13 April 2024). "I Am Maximus lands gamble for all-conquering Mullins in Grand National". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Grand National 2024: I Am Maximus wins thrilling race at Aintree – as it happened". Guardian. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  7. ^ a b Wilson, Harry. "2024 Grand National result: where your horse finished and who won". www.racingpost.com. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  8. ^ Paley, Tony; Glendenning, Barry; Wood, Greg; Paley (now), Tony; Glendenning (earlier), Barry (13 April 2024). "Grand National 2024: I Am Maximus wins thrilling race at Aintree – live reaction". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  9. ^ How many horses died at the 2024 Grand National?, WalesOnline, 13 April 2024
  10. ^ "I Am Maximus wins the Randox Grand National Handicap Chase for Mullins and Townend". Retrieved 14 April 2024 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ Mottershead, Lee (3 August 2022). "Racing will remain on ITV for another three years after new contract is agreed". Racing Post. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  12. ^ "ITV Racing - Grand National 2024". 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.