Grand National 2023 LIVE: Results, reaction and latest updates after dramatic day at Aintree
Corach Rambler won the 175th running of the Grand National on the UK’s biggest betting day
Corach Rambler won the 2023 Grand National at Aintree backing up its status as the 8/1 favourite.
Mister Coffey and Coko Beach led early on and throughout most of the thrilling race. But chaotic scenes early on saw a number of fallers, including Lifetime Ambition, who was taken out by a loose horse at fence 9.
However, Corach Rambler, ridden by Derek Fox and trained by Lucinda Russell took the lead from Mister Coffey over the final fence and kicked for home to record a memorable win.
The race had been delayed after protestors breached the Aintree racecourse fence and got on to the course. The Grand National attracted criticism from animal rights protestors in the build-up, with three arrests made in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Aintree, which became nine following the pre-race disruption
Relive all the action from Aintree below:
Corach Rambler wins the Grand National 2023!
Corach Rambler wins the Grand National 2023!
Reaction from winning jockey Derek Fox who told ITV: “He is just a phenomenal horse. I can’t believe it. He normally gets his head up a wee bit but today he travelled everywhere. He is the cleverest horse. He is so intelligent.”
Corach Rambler wins the Grand National 2023!
Tom Scudamore watched his father’s horse come home to win the Grand National.
He said: “You don’t know what this horse means for my father [Peter Scudamore]. He is such a character, dad understands him, they mean so much to each other.
“He is part of the family. I know what this would mean to dad. I am just proud of my dad.”
Corach Rambler wins the Grand National 2023!
Grand National full result:
1. Corach Rambler - 8/1
2. Vanillier - 20/1
3. Gaillard Du Mesnil - 10/1
4. Noble Yeats -10/1
5. The Big Dog - 12/1
Corach Rambler wins the Grand National 2023!
It’s a second Grand National victory for jockey Derek Fox. He won with One For Arthur in 2017 too.
That was a beautiful ride and a fantastic finish from Corach Rambler.
Corach Rambler wins the Grand National 2023!
Corach Rambler travelled superbly and kicked on down the final stretch. Vanillier comes from nowhere to challenge in a sprint but can’t catch the British winner!
Lucinda Russell has another Grand National winner!
17:15pm - Grand National 2023
Over the last, it’s Mister Coffey with the lead. Corach Rambler is goes ahead of him though! The Big Dog and Gaillard Du Mesnil are up there too!
17:15pm - Grand National 2023
Mister Coffey has the lead over the third last. He’s gone five lengths clear of The Big Dog. Can he hold on to the lead?
17:15pm - Grand National 2023
The Canal Turn sees Mister Coffey cut the corner ahead of Coko Beach and The Big Dog.
Mr Incredible has been unseated. Our Power, Corach Rambler and Ain’t That A Shame are still involved near the front.
17:15pm - Grand National 2023
Any Second Now and Velvet Elvis have pulled up. The Big Dog has moved up the third from the middle of the pitch. Delta Work and Noble Yeats are riding well.
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