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
Davy Russell reacts after winning atop Irish Point in the 3pm Maghull Novices’ Chase.
Grand National 2023
West Balboa romped in to win the Mersey Novices Hurdle earlier for Harry and Dan Skelton.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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