Grand National winners list over the years

Interested in learning more about which horses, jockeys, and trainers have won the Grand National over the years? We’ve compiled the ultimate winners list!

Set to take place on Saturday 5th April 2025 at 4pm, the Grand National is one of the most iconic horse racing events in the world. Held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, this gruelling steeplechase is renowned for its unpredictable nature, testing both horses and jockeys across 4 miles and 2.5 furlongs, with 30 formidable fences to clear.

Over the years, the race has produced unforgettable moments and many notable Grand National winners. Each one has etched its name into racing history, with stories of triumph, resilience and, at times, sheer luck. The race’s demanding course, combined with a large field of competitors, ensures that no two races are ever the same, making every victory a testament to skill, stamina and determination.

This article takes a look back at some of the most memorable winners of the Grand National, celebrating their achievements and the incredible stories that have defined this legendary race. And if you’re not sure who to back this time around, find out how to pick your Grand National horse!

Previous winners of the Grand National

Want to know the Grand National winners by year? Here’s a handy Grand National winners list from 2000 to 2024, giving the names of each winning horse, as well as its jockey and trainer.

Please note that this list omits 2020, as the race didn’t take place that year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a virtual Grand National was organised in its place.

Has anyone won the Grand National more than once?

Winning the Grand National is an enormous achievement for horse, jockey, and trainer alike. But what about those who’ve tasted victory more than once? After consulting the complete list of Grand National winners, we can confirm that there has been a number of horses and humans who have achieved multiple wins.

Horses

Since its inception in 1839, eight horses have celebrated being winners of the Grand National more than once:

Peter Simple won in 1849 and 1853, while Abd-El Kader took first place in the in-between years of 1850 and 1851. Meanwhile, The Lamb (1868, 1871) and The Colonel (1869, 1870) shared the prize between 1868-71. Finally, rounding out the 19th century, Manifesto came first in 1897 and 1899.

As for 20th century multi-winners of the Grand National, Reynoldstown took home first place back-to-back in 1935 and 1936. It was nearly 40 years before we saw another horse taste victory on multiple occasions, with the introduction of Red Rum. Perhaps the most famous racehorse, Red Rum claimed first place in 1973, 1974 and 1977, making him the only horse to ever achieve a Grand National hat-trick.

Once again, it took many years for another runner to win more than one Grand National. The horse in question was Tiger Roll, whose team took home the trophy and the prize money in 2018 and 2019.

Jockeys

Demonstrating unwavering skill and determination, there have also been multiple jockeys who won the Grand National more than once.

• Tom Olliver: 1842, 1843, 1853

• Chris Green: 1850, 1859

• Mr Alec Goodman: 1852, 1866

• George Stevens: 1856, 1863, 1864, 1869, 1870

• Mr Tommy Pickernell: 1860, 1871, 1875

• John Page: 1867, 1872

• Mr J.M. Richardson: 1873, 1874

• Mr Tommy Beasley: 1880, 1881, 1889

• Mr Ted Wilson: 1884, 1885

• Arthur Nightingall: 1890, 1894, 1901

• Percy Woodland: 1903, 1913

• Mr Jack Anthony: 1911, 1915, 1920

• Ernie Piggott: 1912, 1919

• Arthur Thompson: 1948, 1952

• Bryan Marshall: 1953, 1954

• Pat Taaffe: 1955, 1970

• Fred Winter: 1957, 1962

• Brian Fletcher: 1968, 1973, 1974

• Richard Dunwoody: 1986, 1994

• Carl Llewellyn: 1992, 1998

• Ruby Walsh: 2000, 2005

• Leighton Aspell: 2014, 2015

• Derek Fox: 2017, 2023

• Davy Russell: 2018, 2019

Trainers

Last but certainly not least, the trainer makes a significant contribution to whether or not a horse can join the list of Grand National winners. Below are the trainers whose horses won the Grand National on more than one occasion.

• George Dockeray: 1839, 1840, 1842, 1852

• Joseph Osborne: 1850, 1851

• William Holman: 1856, 1858

• Chris Green: 1859, 1871

• Harry Lamplugh: 1862, 1867

• Edwin Weever: 1863, 1864

• R. Roberts: 1869, 1870

• Mr J.M. Richardson: 1873, 1874

• John Nightingall: 1878, 1890

• Henry Linde: 1880, 1881

• Arthur Yates: 1885, 1893

• Willie Moore: 1894, 1896, 1899

• Algy Anthony: 1900, 1920

• Aubrey Hastings: 1906, 1915, 1924

• Tom Coulthwaite: 1907, 1910, 1931

• Harry Escott: 1909, 1919

• Robert Gore: 1912, 1913

• Tom Leader: 1927, 1929

• Ivor Anthony: 1933, 1937

• Noel Furlong: 1935, 1936

• Neville Crump: 1948, 1952, 1960

• Vincent O’Brien: 1953, 1954, 1955

• Fred Rimell: 1956, 1961, 1970, 1976

• Fred Winter: 1965, 1966

• Toby Balding: 1969, 1989

• Tim Forster: 1972, 1980, 1985

• Ginger McCain: 1973, 1974, 1977, 2004

• Gordon W. Richards: 1978, 1984

• Jenny Pitman: 1983, 1995

• Nigel Twiston-Davies: 1998, 2002

• Willie Mullins: 2005, 2024

• Gordon Elliott: 2007, 2018, 2019

• Lucinda Russell: 2017, 2023

What is the average age of Grand National winners?

Between 1839 and 1969, the average age of Grand National winners was 8.5 years old. In the 1970s it was 9.5 years old, in the 1980s it was 10 years old, and in the 1990s the average age of Grand National winners was 9 years old.

Between 2000 and 2024, the average age of Grand National winners has risen again, to just over 9 years old. As for the last 10 Grand National winners specifically, their average age is 8.5 years old.

Overall, since the race was first run in 1839, the average age of a Grand National winning horse is between 8 and 9 years old.

How old are the youngest Grand National winning horses?

The youngest Grand National winners were horses aged just five years old:

• Lutteur III (1909)

• Empress (1890)

• Austerlitz (1877)

• Regal (1876)

• Alcibiade (1865)

On the other end of the scale, the oldest Grand National winner was Peter Simple, who was an impressive 15 years old when it took home the trophy in 1853.

How much does the winner of the Grand National get?

As we’re sure you can imagine, winning the Grand National comes with a substantial cash prize. In 2025, the total prize pot is at least £1 million, which is allocated as follows:

• 1st Place: £500,00

• 2nd Place: £200,000

• 3rd Place: £100,000

• 4th Place: £65,000

• 5th Place: £40,000

• 6th Place: £30,000

• 7th Place: £20,000

• 8th Place: £15,000

• 9th Place: £10,000

• 10th Place: £5,000

Here’s how much Grand National winners took home between 2000 and 2024:

How to bet on the Grand National

At Betway, we take the complexity out of betting on the Grand National, for first timers and seasoned horse racing fans alike. You can either place a race win bet on your chosen horse, or take advantage of our 1/4 each way odds, which includes a win bet and a place bet (in this case, if your horse finishes in the top 4).

And in the meantime, if you’re a horse racing pro, make sure to take our Grand National quiz to see how much you know about the esteemed race.