Grand National 2019: Results, Runners & Prize Money

The Grand National

All of the talk in the lead-up to the 2019 edition of the race centred around one of the most popular horses in training – the Gordon Elliott-trained Tiger Roll. Winning a thriller here in 2018, could he become the first horse to successfully defend his crown since the great Red Rum in 1974? The betting said he could, with a huge public gamble seeing Tiger Roll sent off as the 4/1 favourite for this 40-runner handicap affair.

This was, however, far from a one-horse race. Many of Tiger Roll’s challengers came from his own yard, with Gordon Elliott being responsible for no fewer than 11 of the starting field. Fellow Irish trainer Willie Mullins also appeared to boast a strong hand, with Rathvinden and 2018 runner up, Pleasant Company both prominent in the betting. The Trevor Hemmings-owned duo of Vintage Clouds and Lake View Lad were the shortest-priced British contenders. And fun fact, they’re both grey.

Result

1st – Tiger Roll 4/1F, Jockey: Davy Russell, Trainer: Gordon Elliott
2nd – Magic Of Light 66/1, Jockey: Paddy Kennedy, Trainer: Mrs John Harrington
3rd – Rathvinden 8/1, Jockey: Ruby Walsh, Trainer: Willie Mullins
4th – Walk In The Mill 25/1, Jockey: James Best, Trainer: Robert Walford

Prize Money Breakdown

1st – £500,000
2nd – £200,000
3rd – £100,000
4th – £65,000
5th – £40,000
6th – £30,000
7th – £20,000
8th – £15,000
9th – £10,000
10th – £5,000

Tote and Forecast Payouts

Tote Win – £5.20
Tote Places – 1st – £2.80, 2nd – £18.40, 3rd – £2.80
Exacta – £652.90
Computer Straight Forecast (CSF) – £286.70
Trifecta – £23,141.60
Tricast – £2,260.93

Recap

This was a classic renewal of the great race – and one which ultimately delivered the dream result, as Davy Russell produced the incomparable Tiger Roll to land his second Grand National in spectacular style.

The only mare in the field, Magic Of Light, was one of the early leaders, taking the field along with the help of Go Conquer and Step Back. Early casualties included the well-fancied Vintage Clouds, who made it no further than the first fence. As the race wore on, the front of the field began to have a strong Irish flavour, with Rathvinden and Pleasant Company joining Magic Of Light at the head of affairs.

Slowly sneaking closer in the Gigginstown first colours was Tiger Roll, with Davy Russell smuggling the champ from midfield onto the heels of the leaders. Despite pecking on landing at the fifth and fourth from home, Russell began to exude confidence as they approached the second last. Magic Of Light kicked first headed to the final fence, but Tiger Roll simply cruised through around the elbow, ultimately coming home almost three lengths clear of the gallant mare, with Rathvinden in third, and Becher Chase winner Walk In The Mill back in fourth.

It was a spectacular performance from a legendary horse, as Tiger Roll made light of a nine-pound higher mark than when successful in 2018. It was a second Grand National success for Davy Russell, and a third for Gordon Elliott.

Runners

1. Anibale Fly – SP: 10/1, Trainer: Tony Martin, Jockey: Mark Walsh
2. Valtor – SP: 66/1, Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Jockey: Daryl Jacob
3. Tiger Roll – SP: 4/1F, Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Jockey: Davy Russell
4. Outlander – SP: 66/1, Trainer: Richard Spencer, Jockey: James Bowen
5. Don Poli – SP: 66/1, Trainer: Philip Kirby, Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
6. Go Conquer – SP: 33/1, Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
7. Mala Beach – SP: 33/1, Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Jockey: Mr J J Codd
8. Minella Rocco – SP: 33/1, Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Jockey: Richie McLernon
9. Lake View Lad – SP: 14/1, Trainer: Nick Alexander, Jockey: Henry Brooke
10. Pleasant Company – SP: 12/1 , Trainer: Willie Mullins, Jockey: Paul Townend
11. Ballyoptic – SP: 25/1, Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Jockey: Tom Bellamy
12. Dounikos – SP: 16/1, Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Jockey: Jack Kennedy
13. Rathvinden – SP: 8/1, Trainer: Willie Mullins, Jockey: Ruby Walsh
14. One For Arthur – SP: 25/1, Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Jockey: Derek Fox
15. Rock The Kasbah – SP: 16/1, Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Jockey: Richard Johnson
16. Warriors Tale – SP: 66/1, Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Jockey: Harry Cobden
17. Regal Encore – SP: 66/1, Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Jockey: Jonathan Burke
18. Magic Of Light – SP: 66/1, Trainer: Mrs John Harrington, Jockey: Paddy Kennedy
19. A Toi Phil – SP: 50/1 , Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Jockey: Denis O’Regan
20. Jury Duty – SP: 10/1, Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Jockey: Robbie Power
21. Noble Endeavour – SP: 50/1, Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Jockey: Mark Enwright
22. Monbeg Notorious – SP: 50/1, Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Jockey: Sean Bowen
23. Ramses De Teillee – SP: 20/1, Trainer: David Pipe, Jockey: David Noonan
24. Tea For Two – SP: 25/1, Trainer: Jane Williams, Jockey: Lizzie Kelly
25. Just A Par – SP: 100/1, Trainer: James Moffatt, Jockey: Aidan Coleman
26. Step Back – SP: 25/1, Trainer: Mark Bradstock, Jockey: Nico de Boinville
27. Ultragold I – SP: 50/1, Trainer: Colin Tizzard, Jockey: Tom O’Brien
28. Blow By Blow – SP: 66/1, Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Jockey: Andrew Ring
29. Up For Review – SP: 33/1, Trainer: Willie Mullins, Jockey: Danny Mullins
30. Singlefarmpayment – SP: 50/1, Trainer: Tom George, Jockey: Paddy Brennan
31. Vieux Lion Rouge – SP: 50/1, Trainer: David Pipe, Jockey: Tom Scudamore
32. Valseur Lido – SP: 66/1, Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
33. Vintage Clouds – SP: 11/1, Trainer: Sue Smith, Jockey: Danny Cook
34. General Principle – SP: 33/1, Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Jockey: J J Slevin
35. Livelovelaugh – SP: 25/1, Trainer: Willie Mullins, Jockey: David Mullins
36. Walk In The Mill – SP: 25/1, Trainer: Robert Walford, Jockey: James Best
37. Folsom Blue – SP: 66/1, Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Jockey: Luke Dempsey
38. Captain Redbeard – SP: 66/1, Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Jockey: Sam Coltherd
39. Bless The Wings – SP: 50/1, Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Jockey: Robert Dunne
40. Joe Farrell – SP: 14/1, Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Jockey: Adam Wedge

Non Runners

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