The weights due to be carried by Grand National runners range from a minimum of 10 stone (140lb) to a maximum of 11 stone 10 pounds (164 lbs). This includes the weight of the "tack" (saddle etc) as well as the jockey.
Liam Treadwell
Percy Woodland.
Don't Push It (Jockey AP McCoy)
Red Marauder won the 2001 Grand National. Trained by Norman Mason and ridden by Richard Guest.
Twice
The 2008 Grand National was won by the horse Comply or Die, ridden by jockey Timmy Murphy.
The jockey fell off at fence 14.
He hasn't. Detori is a flat jockey and doesn't do the jumps.
Surely the grand national - jumps (4M 4F) Possibly the ascot stakes - flat (2M 6F) The longest flat race under Jockey Club Rules is The Newmarket Town plate at 3M 6F. The Grand National is run under National Hunt Rules.
The last jockey to die at the Grand National was Paul Nicholls, who tragically passed away in the 2021 race. His death marked a somber moment in the event's history, highlighting the inherent dangers of horse racing. Such incidents have led to ongoing discussions about safety measures within the sport.
In 2011 the Grand-National winner was Jockey- Jason McGuire and the horses name was Ballabriggs, Oscar Time was second, Don't Push it in 3rd. State of Play was in 4th place, closely followed by Niche Market in fifth.
In the 1944 film "National Velvet," the character of the young jockey, Velvet Brown, is portrayed by Elizabeth Taylor. Velvet, a determined and talented girl, trains her horse, The Pie, to compete in the Grand National. The film showcases her journey and passion for horse racing, emphasizing themes of perseverance and ambition.