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

What is the Grand National 2023 and when is it?

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:

Grand National 2023 - live updates

• The 2023 Grand National took place for the 175th time at Aintree today
• 8-1 favourite Corach Rambler triumphed for jockey Derek Fox and trainer Lucinda Russell
• The race was set to start at 5.15pm BST but was delayed after animal rights protestors breach the course
• 5.15pm - Corach Rambler wins the Grand National 2023
• 6.20pm - Florida Dreams wins the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
• 4.15pm - Midnight River wins the William Hill Handicap Chase
• 3.35pm - Sire Du Berlais wins the JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle
• 3.00pm - Irish Point wins the Maghull Novices’ Chase
• 2.25pm - West Balboa wins the Betway Mersey Novices’ Hurdle
• 1.45pm - Jonbon wins the Systems Handicap Hurdle

[15 April 2023 15:18 · Mike Jones]

Grand National 2023

Davy Russell reacts after winning atop Irish Point in the 3pm Maghull Novices’ Chase.

[15 April 2023 15:14 · Mike Jones]

Grand National 2023

West Balboa romped in to win the Mersey Novices Hurdle earlier for Harry and Dan Skelton.

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[15 April 2023 15:08 · Mike Jones]

Grand National 2023: Irish Point wins the Maghull Novices’ Chase

Full result:

1. Irish Point - 5/1

2. Kateira - 14/1

3. Hermes Allen - 3/1

4. Letsbeclearaboutit - 14/1

[15 April 2023 15:07 · Jack Rathborn]

Grand National 2023: Irish Point wins the Maghull Novices’ Chase!

Kateira makes a drive down the final straight but can’t catch Irish Point. Davy Russell takes him over the line and wins the Magull Novices’ Chase!

Hermes Allen held on well to finish third.

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[15 April 2023 15:05 · Mike Jones]

Grand National 2023: Maghull Novices’ Chase

Here we go. Irish Point goes through to take the lead over the last ahead of Hermes Allen. You Wear It Well seems to have run out of gas now, she’s dropping back.

[15 April 2023 15:04 · Jack Rathborn]

Grand National 2023: Maghull Novices’ Chase

Dark Raven falls! He never really got going and goes down at the fourth from last hurdle. This race seems to be setting up for You Wear It Well who continues to lead.

Authorised Speed goes ahead of Hermes Allen into second. There are a few horses challenging the leader now.

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[15 April 2023 15:03 · Mike Jones]

Grand National 2023: Maghull Novices’ Chase

Hallwood takes a hit on the next hurdle and drops back into the pack. Hermes Allen is up to second behind You Wear It Well.

Letsbeclearaboutit has moved up to third as they turn into the back straight.

[15 April 2023 15:02 · Mike Jones]

Grand National 2023: Maghull Novices’ Chase

You Wear It Well pushes into the lead as grey horse Hallwood moves into second. Irish Point and Dark Raven are alongside each other in the middle of the pitch.

Seven hurdles to go.

[15 April 2023 15:01 · Mike Jones]

Grand National 2023: Maghull Novices’ Chase

And they’re off! Irish Point sets off decently but Hermes Allen takes the lead immediately with You Wear It Well very close behind.

[15 April 2023 14:59 · Jack Rathborn]

Grand National 2023: Maghull Novices’ Chase

Hermes Allen at 11/4 is going to head off as the favourite just ahead of Dark Raven. Irish Point has been heavily backed late on so obviously people fancy him.

You Wear It Well is one to watch though. The mare should put in a good show.

Horses round the course during the Handicap Hurdle won by jockey Harry Skelton riding West Balboa (AP)