Red Rum Makes History – Daily Express & Mirror – Saturday 2 April 1977
The great Red Rum made it three Grand National wins on Saturday 02-04-1977. Download QR
Red Rum v Crisp – Daily Mirror – Saturday 31 March 1973
50 years ago today arguably the greatest Grand National in history took place. Download QR
Grand National Day – Daily Mirror – Saturday 30 March 1985
All the Grand National runners and tips, plus the supporting cards on Saturday 30-03-1985. Download QR
Grand National Day – Daily Mirror – Saturday 29 March 1969
Grand National Day at Liverpool. Catterick was on ITV on Saturday 29 March 1969. Download QR
Friday January 28th 1972
Lanzarote was in action at Kempton on Friday 28-01-1972. The Grand National weights were also published. Download QR
Well To Do – Grand National 08-04-1972
The 1972 Grand National was an attritional affair, with Capt. Tim Forster’s Well To Do prevailing under the tough Graham Thorner. Download QR
Devon Loch Grand National Mystery 1956
The Devon Loch mystery of Saturday March 24th 1956 has never been unequivocally explained. Here’s the Daily Mirror’s take on it from back in the day. Download QR
2001 Grand National – Red Marauder
Firm ground wasn’t an issue at Aintree in 2001 when we saw one of the most remarkable Grand Nationals in history. Here are the Sunday Express reports from April 8th…
Corbiere tastes National glory – 09-04-1983
Ben de Haan rode Corbiere to fend off the challenge of Irish raider Greasepaint, to give Jenny Pitman her first National on April 9th 1983. Download QR
Royal Athlete lands the National for Mrs Pitman 08-04-1995
Jason Titley won the big one on his first National ride aboard the classy chaser Royal Athlete, for Jenny Pitman on April 8th 1995. Download QR
Seagrams all round – Saturday 06-04-1991
Seagram by name, Seagram by nature. David Barons wins the 1991 Grand National on April 6th 1991, with Garrison Savannah valiantly missing out on a famous double for the Pitman…
West Tip’s National – 05-04-1986
One of the true Aintree greats – West Tip made up for his unlucky fall a year earlier by landing the big one on Saturday April 5th 1986. Download QR
The Fairytale National – Aldaniti 04-04-1981
Arguably the greatest of all Grand National stories. Bob Champion’s emotional triumph on Saturday April 4th 1981. Download QR
The National Disaster – Daily Express 03-04-1993
The worst day in Grand National history. Saturday April 3rd 1993 will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. John White’s expression after he crossed the line will never be…
Red Rum 3rd National – Glasgow Herald 02-04-1977
This historic day requires no introduction. Grand National Day, Saturday April 2nd 1977. Download QR
Grand National Day – Daily Mirror 01-04-1978
All the news and cards from the Daily Mirror on Saturday April 1st 1978. Download QR
Grand National Day – Saturday 30-03-1985
Daily Mirror Grand National edition from Saturday March 30th 1985, including Edinburgh, Hereford and Lingfield cards. Download QR
Catterick and Worcester – Daily Mirror 28-03-1973
Catterick and Worcester cards, plus Grand National build-up and news from Wednesday March 28th 1973. Download QR
Daily Mirror Racing 20-04-1974
Saturday April 20th 1974 was the day Red Rum achieved the remarkable Aintree/Ayr double by winning the Scottish National just three weeks after winning his second Grand National. Huntingdon and…
Rachael has put the Grand back in the National
I don’t often write opinion pieces, but after Rachael Blackmore made history on Minella Times at Aintree today, I feel inspired to share my thoughts on a Randox Grand National…