1949 Grand National
Appearance
Grand National | |
Location | Aintree Racecourse |
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Date | 26 March 1949 |
Winning horse | Russian Hero |
Jockey | Leo McMorrow |
Trainer | George R. Owen |
Owner | Fearnie Williamson |
Conditions | Slightly Firm |
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The 1949 Grand National was the 103rd renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 26 March 1949.
The race was won by 66/1 shot Russian Hero, a comfortable eight lengths ahead of his nearest challenger. Russian Hero was ridden by jockey Leo McMorrow and trained by George Owen, winning the top prize of £13,000 for owner Fearnie Williamson.
Forty-three horses ran; Roimond finished second, with Royal Mount third and Cromwell fourth.
Bora's Cottage was a fatality on the second circuit.
Finishing order
Position | Name | Jockey | Age | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Distance |
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01 | Russian Hero | Leo McMorrow | 9 | 10-8 | 66/1 | 8 lengths |
02 | Roimond | Dick Francis | 8 | 11-12 | 22/1 | |
03 | Royal Mount | Patrick Doyle | 10 | 10-12 | 18/1 | |
04 | Cromwell | Anthony Mildmay | 8 | 11-3 | 6/1 | |
05 | Flaming Steel | Mr J Spencer | 8 | 10-9 | 33/1 | |
06 | Happy Home | Bryan Marshall | 10 | 11-10 | 10/1 | |
07 | Tonderman | Jack Bloom | 12 | 10-4 | 66/1 | |
08 | Lucky Purchase | Alec Jack | 11 | 10-2 | 50/1 | |
09 | Bricett | Tim Molony | 12 | 10-9 | 20/1 | |
10 | Clyduffe | Jimmy Power | 14 | 10-0 | 66/1 | |
11 | Perfect Night | Derek Ancil | 11 | 10-0 | 66/1 | Last to complete |
Non-finishers
Fence | Name | Jockey | Age | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Fate |
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07 | Cloncarrig | Kevin Gilsenan | 9 | 11-7 | 18/1 | Fell |
24 | Ulster Monarch | Dick Curran | 10 | 11-2 | 28/1 | Fell |
09 | Cavaliero | Jimmy Brogan | 8 | 11-1 | 100/8 | Fell |
09 | Acthon Major | Bobby O'Ryan | 9 | 10-11 | 50/1 | Fell |
01 | Caddie II | J Maguire | 11 | 10-10 | 66/1 | Fell |
? | Leap Man | Ernest Vinall | 12 | 10-10 | 66/1 | Fell |
21 | Bruno II | M Pringle | 9 | 10-9 | 66/1 | Fell |
? | San Michele | Mr Jack Boddy | 9 | 10-5 | 66/1 | Fell |
25 | Astra | Arthur Thompson | 8 | 10-4 | 50/1 | Fell |
? | Magnetic Fin | Lionel Vick | 10 | 10-4 | 50/1 | Fell |
? | Loyal Antrim | Mr A Scannell | 12 | 10-4 | 50/1 | Fell |
17+ | Bora's Cottage | E Kennedy | 11 | 10-3 | 50/1 | Fell |
19 | Monaveen | Tony Grantham | 8 | 10-3 | 50/1 | Fell |
22 | Wot No Sun | Glen Kelly | 7 | 10-3 | 40/1 | Fell |
? | Replica | Eddie Reavey | 11 | 10-3 | 66/1 | Fell |
? | Arranbeg | R McCarthy | 12 | 10-2 | 66/1 | Fell |
? | Martin M | Major WH Skrine | 9 | 10-1 | 66/1 | Fell |
24 | Southborough | P Murray | 11 | 10-1 | 66/1 | Fell |
01 | Stone Cottage | M Hogan | 8 | 10-1 | 66/1 | Fell |
? | Celtic Cross | J Parkin | 11 | 10-0 | 66/1 | Fell |
? | Morning Star II | George Bowden | 10 | 10-0 | 66/1 | Fell |
? | Ship's Bell | Mick O'Dwyer | 9 | 10-0 | 66/1 | Fell |
? | Offaly Prince | Mr A Parker | 10 | 10-4 | 66/1 | Fell |
? | Barn Dance | Eddie Newman | 10 | 10-0 | 50/1 | Fell |
01 | Parthenon | Bobby Bates | 10 | 10-5 | 66/1 | Fell |
? | Sagacity | Alan Power | 11 | 10-0 | 66/1 | Fell |
24 | Brighter Sandy | Bob Turnell | 11 | 11-2 | 40/1 | Brought Down |
? | Gallery | George Slack | 11 | 10-8 | 40/1 | Brought Down |
? | Ardnacassa | R Connors | 11 | 10-5 | 66/1 | Brought Down |
? | Sen Toi | Tommy Cusack | 14 | 10-5 | 66/1 | Brought Down |
22 | Royal Cottage | Dicky Black | 9 | 10-12 | 33/1 | Refused |
04 | Caughoo | Daniel McCann | 10 | 11-0 | 66/1 | Ran Out |
References
- ^ The Grand National : the history of the Aintree spectacular, by Stewart Peters & Bernard Parkin, ISBN 0-7524-3547-7
- ^ http://fiftiesnationals.webs.com/1949.htm
- ^ http://www.grand-national.net/past_winners.htm