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:
Grand National 2023: 16.15 - William Hill Handicap Chase
Eldorado Allen leads the way past the grandstand with Shakem Uparry in second and Castle Robin in third. The other favourite Beauport is close to the back.
Grand National 2023: 16.15 - William Hill Handicap Chase
And they’re off! The last race before the Grand National gets underway with 20 fences to jump. Shakem Uparry is the big favourite and moves into second place early on.
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Grand National 2023: 16.15 - William Hill Handicap Chase
Shakem Uparry is the 9/2 favourite for the penultimate race before the Grand National alongside Beauport.
Harry Skelton is riding Midnight River and has already had a winner at Aintree today. Will he ride home a second one?
Grand National 2023; Top tip for the 16.15 William Hill Handicap Chase
Castle Robin should appreciate more cut in the ground in the William Hill Handicap Chase after a lacklustre effort on quicker going at Doncaster.
Grand National 2023: Dark Raven put down
Dark Raven, ridden by Paul Towend for trainer Willie Mullins, has been put down after a fall. It is the second equine fatality at the 2023 Grand National meeting after Envoye Special on Thursday.
A Jockey Club spokesperson said: “Dark Raven was immediately attended by our expert veterinary professionals.
“After assessment, sadly they concluded the necessary course of action for the horse’s welfare was to put him to sleep.
“Our sincere sympathies are with his connections.”
Grand National 2023: Sire Du Berlais wins the JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle
Winning jockey Mark Walsh on how Sire Du Berlais won that race: “I don’t know!
“We were just creeping closer and closer and I just thought we might have a little squeak here.
“I thought he was getting tired but once I turned into the straight he was picking them off.”
Grand National 2023: Dark Raven put down
There’s some sad news coming out of Aintree. Dark Raven who fell in the Maghull Novices’ Chase has had to be put down due to his injuries.
“I'm afraid we have some bad news. It was a heavy fall... I'm afraid he had to be put down, our sympathies.”
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