How many Grand National winners are Irish?

Irish jockeys and Irish-bred horses have always enjoyed considerable success at Aintree, and there have been 25 winners of the race trained in Ireland since the first Grand National back in 1839.

Who won the Grand National in 2014?

France
2014 Grand National/Winners
Pineau de Re, a 25/1 shot ridden by Leighton Aspell, won the race for trainer Richard Newland and owner John Provan, to become the sixth French-bred horse to win the Grand National.

What horse won the Irish Grand National?

Freewheelin Dylan
Freewheelin Dylan created history on Monday at Fairyhouse when winning the Irish Grand National at 150-1, the longest-priced winner ever of the famous race first run in 1870.

How much do you get for winning the Irish Grand National?

The winner of this year’s much-anticipated Grand National is set to take home £375,000 in prize money. Aintree’s showpiece event returns to the famous course after last year’s race was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Is Minella times an Irish trained horse?

Minella Times (foaled 4 March 2013) is an Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competes in National Hunt racing. In 2021, he won the Grand National under Rachael Blackmore, becoming the first horse ridden by a female jockey to win the race.

Who was the winner of the Irish Grand National?

Katie Walsh wins Irish Grand National on 20-1 shot Thunder And Roses. Katie Walsh celebrates after guiding Thunder And Roses to victory in Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Monday.

How long is the Grand National in Ireland?

The Irish Grand National is a National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse over a distance of about 3 miles and 5 furlongs (5,834 metres), and during its running there are twenty-four fences to be jumped.

When did Ladbrokes stop sponsoring the Irish Grand National?

Since 1991, the distance of the race has been 3 miles and 5 furlongs; previously it had been 3 miles and 4 furlongs. The Irish Grand National was sponsored by Irish Distillers under various titles for many years up to 2010. Ladbrokes sponsored the race from 2011 to 2013.

Who was the first horse to win the Grand National?

The event was established in 1870, and the inaugural running was won by a horse called Sir Robert Peel. The race took place at its present venue, and the winner’s prize money was 167 sovereigns.