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This is a '''list of racehorse deaths in the Grand National''', an annual steeplechase horse racing event held at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, UK. The Grand National is a National Hunt handicap race that is held over a distance of 4 miles and 3½ furlongs, and involves a large field of 40 horses jumping 30 high fences.
This is a '''list of racehorse deaths in the Grand National''', an annual steeplechase horse racing event held at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, UK. The Grand National is a National Hunt handicap race that is held over a distance of 4 miles and 3½ furlongs, and involves a large field of 40 horses jumping 30 high fences.
The list includes, where applicable and where known, the fence at which the fatality occurred.
The list includes, where applicable and where known, the fence at which the fatality occurred.
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!Fence No.
!Fence No.
!Fate
!Fate
!Going
![[Going (horse racing)|Going]]
!Ran
!Ran
!Details
!Details
!Source
!Source
|-
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|2023
|[[2023 Grand National|2023]]
|'''Hill Sixteen'''
|'''Hill Sixteen'''
|1 (& 17)
|1 (& 17)
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|39
|39
|<small>Fell at first and sustained "unrecoverable injury"</small>
|<small>Fell at first and sustained "unrecoverable injury"</small>
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/65288023|title= Hill Sixteen becomes third horse fatality at Grand National meeting at Aintree|date=15 April 2023|access-date=15 April 2023|publisher=BBC}}</ref>
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|2022
|[[2022 Grand National|2022]]
|'''Eclair Surf'''
|'''Eclair Surf'''
|3 (& 19)
|3 (& 19)
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|40
|40
|<small>Fell at 3rd fence, was stabilised and taken back to the stables, only to be euthanised the day after due to head trauma.</small>
|<small>Fell at 3rd fence, was stabilised and taken back to the stables, only to be euthanised the day after due to head trauma.</small>
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/horse-racing/61058278.amp|title=Grand National: Eclair Surf becomes second equine fatality after Discorama|date=10 April 2022|access-date=11 April 2022|publisher=BBC}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2022
|[[2022 Grand National|2022]]
|'''Discorama'''
|'''Discorama'''
|While running
|While running
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|40
|40
|<small>Pulled up before the 13th fence, was found to have incurred a pelvic injury and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Pulled up before the 13th fence, was found to have incurred a pelvic injury and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grand National horse Discorama dies after pulling up in race with 'untreatable' injury|url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/horseracing/1593807/Grand-National-Discorama-dies-pulling-up-in-race-untreatable-injury-horse-racing-news/amp |author=Charlie Malam|access-date=9 April 2022|website=www.express.co.uk}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2021
|[[2021 Grand National|2021]]
|'''The Long Mile'''
|'''The Long Mile'''
|While running
|While running
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|40
|40
|<small>Was euthanised after the race.</small>
|<small>Was euthanised after the race.</small>
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/horseracing/1421437/Grand-National-horse-dead-The-Long-Mile|title=Grand National horse dies: The Long Mile put down in sixth death in last 10 years|author=Stuart Ballard|date=12 April 2021|access-date=12 April 2022|website=www.express.co.uk}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2019
|[[2019 Grand National|2019]]
|'''Up For Review'''
|'''Up For Review'''
|1 (& 17)
|1 (& 17)
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|40
|40
|<small>Jumped successfully but was brought down by another fallen horse</small>
|<small>Jumped successfully but was brought down by another fallen horse</small>
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/breaking-up-review-dead-grand-14246192|title=Up For Review dead: Grand National tragedy as 25/1 shot suffers fatal injury|author=Martin Domin|date=6 April 2019|access-date=12 April 2022|website=www.mirror.co.uk}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2012
|[[2012 Grand National|2012]]
|'''Synchronised'''
|'''[[Synchronised (horse)|Synchronised]]'''
|While running riderless
|While running riderless
|Fell
|Fell
|Good
|Good
|40
|40
|<small>Fell at Becher's Brook but continued running riderless until the 11th fence where he fractured his right-hind tibia and fibula and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Fell at [[Becher's Brook]] but continued running riderless until the 11th fence where he fractured his right-hind [[tibia]] and [[fibula]] and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN2012>{{cite news| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/17714060 | title=Synchronised and According to Pete die in Grand National | date=14 April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2012
|[[2012 Grand National|2012]]
|'''According to Pete'''
|'''According to Pete'''
|(6 &) 22
|(6 &) 22
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|Good
|Good
|40
|40
|<small>Fractured his left-fore humerus and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Fractured his left-fore [[humerus]] and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN2012/>
|-
|-
|2011
|[[2011 Grand National|2011]]
|'''Ornais'''
|'''Ornais'''
|4 (& 20)
|4 (& 20)
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|Good
|Good
|40
|40
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>Incurred a [[cervical fracture]] upon falling and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN2011>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/apr/09/grand-national-2011-two-deaths|title = Two horses die as gruelling Grand National takes its toll at Aintree|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 9 April 2011}}</ref>
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|-
|2011
|[[2011 Grand National|2011]]
|'''Dooneys Gate'''
|'''Dooneys Gate'''
|6 (& 22)
|6 (& 22)
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|Good
|Good
|40
|40
|<small>Fractured his thoracolumbar upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Fractured his [[Vertebral column|thoracolumbar]] upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN2011/>
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|-
|2009
|[[2009 Grand National|2009]]
|'''Hear The Echo'''
|'''[[Hear The Echo]]'''
|While running
|While running
|Collapsed
|Collapsed
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|40
|40
|<small>Collapsed on the run-in and died.</small>
|<small>Collapsed on the run-in and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN2009>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/7982075.stm | work=BBC News | title=Mon Mome seals shock National win | date=4 April 2009}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2008
|[[2008 Grand National|2008]]
|'''McKelvey'''
|'''[[McKelvey (horse)|McKelvey]]'''
|While running riderless
|While running riderless
|Collided with barrier
|Collided with barrier
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|40
|40
|<small>Unseated rider at 20th fence and continued running riderless until he collided with railings, was unable to regain his feet due to injuries, and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Unseated rider at 20th fence and continued running riderless until he collided with railings, was unable to regain his feet due to injuries, and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN2008>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/7330079.stm | work=BBC News | first=Phil | last=Harlow | title=Comply Or Die wins Grand National | date=5 April 2008}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2007
|[[2007 Grand National|2007]]
|'''Graphic Approach'''
|'''Graphic Approach'''
|While running riderless
|While running riderless
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|Good
|Good
|40
|40
|<small>Fell at Becher's Brook but continued running riderless before collapsing with concussion; he was euthanised several days later.</small>
|<small>Fell at [[Becher's Brook]] but continued running riderless before collapsing with concussion; he was euthanised several days later.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN2007>{{cite news| url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/2312984/Sad-end-for-Graphic-Approach.html | location=London | work=The Daily Telegraph | first=Marcus | last=Armytage | title=Sad end for Graphic Approach | date=11 May 2007}}</ref>
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|-
|2006
|[[2006 Grand National|2006]]
|'''Tyneandthyneagain'''
|'''Tyneandthyneagain'''
|1 (& 17)
|1 (& 17)
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|40
|40
|<small>Continued running riderless until falling later, was diagnosed with a spinal injury and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Continued running riderless until falling later, was diagnosed with a spinal injury and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN2006>{{cite web|url=http://www.racingbetter.co.uk/races_2006/aintree/grand_national_entries.html |title=Aintree Grand National Result 2006 |publisher=Racingbetter.co.uk |access-date=23 April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2003
|[[2003 Grand National|2003]]
|'''Goguenard'''
|'''Goguenard'''
|(3 &) 19
|(3 &) 19
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|40
|40
|<small>Injured in a mêlée by another falling horse and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in a mêlée by another falling horse and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN2003>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/2920613.stm | work=BBC News | title=Monty's Pass wins Grand National | date=5 April 2003}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2002
|[[2002 Grand National|2002]]
|'''The Last Fling'''
|'''The Last Fling'''
|(8 &) 24
|(8 &) 24
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|40
|40
|<small>Broke his back upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>Broke his back upon falling and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN2002>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2002/04/06/bindaree-comes-back-to-win-national-100252-11765943/ |title=News - Liverpool Local News - Bindaree comes back to win National |publisher=Liverpool Echo |date=6 April 2002 |access-date=23 April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2002
|[[2002 Grand National|2002]]
|'''Manx Magic'''
|'''Manx Magic'''
|(4 &) 20
|(4 &) 20
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|Good
|Good
|40
|40
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>Incurred a [[cervical fracture]] upon falling and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN2002/>
|-
|-
|1999
|[[1999 Grand National|1999]]
|'''Eudipe'''
|'''Eudipe'''
|(6 &) 22
|(6 &) 22
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|32
|32
|<small>Broke his back upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Broke his back upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1999>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Aintree+%2799%3A+Eudipe+team+left+stunned+by+loss.-a060189260|title = Aintree '99: Eudipe team left stunned by loss. - Free Online Library}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1998
|[[1998 Grand National|1998]]
|'''Pashto'''
|'''Pashto'''
|1 (& 17)
|1 (& 17)
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|37
|37
|<small>Collapsed after falling and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Collapsed after falling and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1998>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/75070.stm | work=BBC News | title=Inquiries launched into Grand National deaths | date=6 April 1998}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1998
|[[1998 Grand National|1998]]
|'''Do Rightly'''
|'''Do Rightly'''
|4 (& 20)
|4 (& 20)
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|Heavy
|Heavy
|37
|37
|<small>Suffered a heart attack whilst jumping the fence.</small>
|<small>Suffered a [[heart attack]] whilst jumping the fence.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1998/>
|-
|-
|1998
|[[1998 Grand National|1998]]
|'''Griffins Bar'''
|'''Griffins Bar'''
|While running
|While running
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|37
|37
|<small>Incurred a shoulder fracture after jumping the fifth fence and fell; later was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Incurred a shoulder fracture after jumping the fifth fence and fell; later was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1998/>
|-
|-
|1997
|[[1997 Grand National|1997]]
|'''Straight Talk'''
|'''Straight Talk'''
|14 (& 30)
|14 (& 30)
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|36
|36
|<small>Incurred a leg fracture upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Incurred a leg fracture upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1997>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/71455.stm | work=BBC News | title=Horses pay price of failure | date=3 April 1998}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1997
|[[1997 Grand National|1997]]
|'''Smith's Band'''
|'''Smith's Band'''
|(4 &) 20
|(4 &) 20
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|Good
|Good
|36
|36
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>Incurred a [[cervical fracture]] upon falling and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1997/>
|-
|-
|1996
|[[1996 Grand National|1996]]
|'''Rust Never Sleeps'''
|'''Rust Never Sleeps'''
|While running
|While running
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|27
|27
|<small>Pulled up lame before the 13th fence, diagnosed with a broken shoulder and euthanised.</small>
|<small>Pulled up lame before the 13th fence, diagnosed with a broken shoulder and euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1996>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/WHERE+THEY+FINISHED+WHERE+THEY+FELL.-a061180250|title = WHERE THEY FINISHED WHERE THEY FELL. - Free Online Library}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1991
|[[1991 Grand National|1991]]
|'''Ballyhane'''
|'''Ballyhane'''
|After finishing
|After finishing
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|40
|40
|<small>Suffered a haemorrhage after completing the race and died.</small>
|<small>Suffered a haemorrhage after completing the race and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1991>[http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/seagram-is-the-national-hero-with-a-flying-finish-1.528318 ]{{dead link|date=April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1990
|[[1990 Grand National|1990]]
|'''Roll-A-Joint'''
|'''Roll-A-Joint'''
|8 (& 24)
|8 (& 24)
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|Firm
|Firm
|38
|38
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>Incurred a [[cervical fracture]] upon falling and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1990>{{Cite web |url=http://grandnational-thearchives.bravehost.com/1990.html |title=Available Website |access-date=13 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303211449/http://grandnational-thearchives.bravehost.com/1990.html |archive-date=3 March 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
|-
|-
|1990
|[[1990 Grand National|1990]]
|'''Hungary Hur'''
|'''Hungary Hur'''
|While running
|While running
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|38
|38
|<small>Incurred a leg fracture while running towards the 19th fence, pulled up and euthanised.</small>
|<small>Incurred a leg fracture while running towards the 19th fence, pulled up and euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1990/>
|-
|-
|1989
|[[1989 Grand National|1989]]
|'''Brown Trix'''
|'''Brown Trix'''
|6 (& 22)
|6 (& 22)
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|40
|40
|<small>Incurred a shoulder fracture upon falling.</small>
|<small>Incurred a shoulder fracture upon falling.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1989>{{Cite web|url=http://www.angelfire.com/alt/constantinople66/thefences.htm|title = The Unique Part of the Nationals History}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1989
|[[1989 Grand National|1989]]
|'''Seeandem'''
|'''Seeandem'''
|6 (& 22)
|6 (& 22)
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|40
|40
|<small>Broke his back upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>Broke his back upon falling and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1989/>
|-
|-
|1987
|[[1987 Grand National|1987]]
|'''Dark Ivy'''
|'''Dark Ivy'''
|6 (& 22)
|6 (& 22)
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|Good
|Good
|40
|40
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>Incurred a [[cervical fracture]] upon falling and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1987>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportingintelligence.com/2010/04/09/a-mistake-at-bechers-proved-fatal-dark-ivy-came-down-perpendicular-and-broke-his-neck-090402/ |title='A mistake at Becher's proved fatal. Dark Ivy came down perpendicular and broke his neck' « Sporting Intelligence |publisher=Sportingintelligence.com |date=9 April 2010 |access-date=23 April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1984
|[[1984 Grand National|1984]]
|'''Earthstopper'''
|'''Earthstopper'''
|After finishing
|After finishing
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|40
|40
|<small>Collapsed and died after finishing the race.</small>
|<small>Collapsed and died after finishing the race.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1984>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/1984/04/01/sports/hello-dandy-wins-national.html | work=The New York Times | title=Hello Dandy Wins National | date=1 April 1984}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1983
|[[1983 Grand National|1983]]
|'''Duncreggan'''
|'''Duncreggan'''
|8 (& 24)
|8 (& 24)
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|41
|41
|<small>Injured in fall and later euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in fall and later euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/1KsZqGdBZ_U Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20090718212534/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KsZqGdBZ_U&feature=related Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KsZqGdBZ_U| title = 1983 Grand National | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1982
|[[1982 Grand National|1982]]
|'''Again The Same'''
|'''Again The Same'''
|8 (& 24)
|8 (& 24)
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|39
|39
|<small>Upon his return home the horse was found to have broken a bone in his knee and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Upon his return home the horse was found to have broken a bone in his knee and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://grittar1982.webs.com/ |title=Grittar & the 1982 Grand National |access-date=6 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407092228/http://grittar1982.webs.com/ |archive-date=7 April 2014 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
|-
|-
|1979
|[[1979 Grand National|1979]]
|'''Kintai'''
|'''Kintai'''
|15
|15
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|34
|34
|<small>Injured in fall and later euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in fall and later euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1979>{{cite web|url=http://www.grand-national.me.uk/rubstic.php |title=Rubstic |publisher=Grand National |date=10 March 2010 |access-date=23 April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1979
|[[1979 Grand National|1979]]
|'''Alverton'''
|'''Alverton'''
|(6 &) 22
|(6 &) 22
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|Good
|Good
|34
|34
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>Incurred a [[cervical fracture]] upon falling and died.</small>
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/168673/Jonjo-O'Neill-exorcises-Alverton-demons/|title=Jonjo O'Neill exorcises Alverton demons|author=Patrick Weaver|date=12 April 2010|access-date=17 April 2011}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1978
|[[1978 Grand National|1978]]
|'''Rag Trade'''
|'''Rag Trade'''
|While running
|While running
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|37
|37
|<small>Pulled up lame before the 21st fence and later euthanised.</small>
|<small>Pulled up lame before the 21st fence and later euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1978>{{cite web|url=http://www.grand-national.me.uk/ragtrade.php |title=Rag Trade |publisher=Grand National |date=9 March 2010 |access-date=23 April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1977
|[[1977 Grand National|1977]]
|'''Winter Rain'''
|'''Winter Rain'''
|6 (& 22)
|6 (& 22)
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|42
|42
|<small>Injured in fall and later euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in fall and later euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1977a>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/april/2/newsid_2466000/2466403.stm | work=BBC News | title=1977: Hat trick for Red Rum | date=2 April 1977}}</ref><ref name=GN1977b>{{Cite web|url=http://grandnationalanorak.webs.com/wheretheyfell.htm|title = Grand National Anorak &#124;}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1977
|[[1977 Grand National|1977]]
|'''Zeta's Son'''
|'''Zeta's Son'''
|(9 &) 25
|(9 &) 25
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|42
|42
|<small>Injured in fall and later euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in fall and later euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name="GN1977a"/><ref name="GN1977b"/>
|-
|-
|1975
|[[1975 Grand National|1975]]
|'''Land Lark'''
|'''Land Lark'''
|15
|15
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|Good
|Good
|31
|31
|<small>Suffered a heart attack while jumping the fence.</small>
|<small>Suffered a [[heart attack]] while jumping the fence.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1975>{{Cite web |url=http://www.grandnationalinsider.co.uk/pdfs/1975.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=17 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322204418/http://www.grandnationalinsider.co.uk/pdfs/1975.pdf |archive-date=22 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
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|-
|1975
|[[1975 Grand National|1975]]
|'''Beau Bob'''
|'''Beau Bob'''
|(6 &) 22
|(6 &) 22
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|Good
|Good
|31
|31
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>Incurred a [[cervical fracture]] upon falling and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1975/>
|-
|-
|1973
|[[1973 Grand National|1973]]
|'''Grey Sombrero'''
|'''Grey Sombrero'''
|15
|15
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|38
|38
|<small>Incurred a shoulder fracture upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Incurred a shoulder fracture upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1973>{{Cite web |url=http://www.freewebs.com/grandnationalanorak/therace.htm |title=Grand National Anorak &#124; |access-date=17 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427003058/http://www.freewebs.com/grandnationalanorak/therace.htm |archive-date=27 April 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
|-
|-
|1970
|[[1970 Grand National|1970]]
|'''Racoon'''
|'''Racoon'''
|3 (& 19)
|3 (& 19)
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|Good
|Good
|28
|28
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Incurred a [[cervical fracture]] upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref>{{cite web| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140504065338/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxVSjJcxTxw| archive-date = 2014-05-04| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxVSjJcxTxw| title = YouTube, a Google company | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1967
|[[1967 Grand National|1967]]
|'''Vulcano'''
|'''Vulcano'''
|3 (& 19)
|3 (& 19)
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|44
|44
|<small>Injured in fall and euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in fall and euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1967>{{cite news| url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/1967/jan/09/grandnational2005.grandnational | location=London | work=The Guardian | first=Derek | last=Malcolm | title=Classic report: Foinavon takes evasive action and triumphs | date=9 January 1967}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1960
|[[1960 Grand National|1960]]
|'''Belsize II'''
|'''Belsize II'''
|(4 &) 20
|(4 &) 20
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|Good
|Good
|26
|26
|<small>Injured in fall and euthanised with a suspected cervical fracture.</small>
|<small> Injured in fall and euthanised with a suspected [[cervical fracture]]. </small>
|
|<ref>BBC TV race footage shows the field racing towards Becher's second time with Belsize tailed off. The horse takes a heavy fall at fence 20. Press coverage confirms the fall proved fatal.</ref>
|-
|-
|1959
|[[1959 Grand National|1959]]
|'''Slippery Serpent'''
|'''Slippery Serpent'''
|13 (& 29)
|13 (& 29)
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|Good
|Good
|34
|34
|<small>Broke a leg bone, which was initially treated, however was euthanised three days later.</small>
|<small>Broke a leg bone, which was initially treated, however was euthanised three days later. </small>
|
|<ref>Grand National Ultimate History. https://www.grandnationalultimatehistory.com/races-1959.html</ref>
|-
|-
|1959
|[[1959 Grand National|1959]]
|'''Henry Purcell'''
|'''Henry Purcell'''
|6 (& 22)
|6 (& 22)
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|34
|34
|<small>Broke his back upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Broke his back upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1959>{{cite web|url=http://www.priston.org.uk/henry%20purcell%20article.htm |title=The Priston Web |publisher=Priston.org.uk |date=2 January 1957 |access-date=23 April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1954
|[[1954 Grand National|1954]]
|'''Dominick's Bar'''
|'''Dominick's Bar'''
|2 (& 18)
|2 (& 18)
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|Soft
|Soft
|29
|29
|<small>Suffered a heart attack while jumping the fence.</small>
|<small>Suffered a [[heart attack]] while jumping the fence.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1954a>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbR3V_gbCQw |title=1954 GRAN NATIONAL,GREAT FOOTAGE,ROYAL TAN WINS |publisher=YouTube |date=9 August 2008 |access-date=23 April 2012}}</ref><ref name=GN1954b>{{cite web|url=http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1954/apr/29/grand-national-cruelty |title=GRAND NATIONAL (CRUELTY) (Hansard, 29 April 1954) |publisher=Hansard.millbanksystems.com |date=29 April 1954 |access-date=23 April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1954
|[[1954 Grand National|1954]]
|'''Paris New York'''
|'''Paris New York'''
|4 (& 20)
|4 (& 20)
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|Soft
|Soft
|29
|29
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>Incurred a [[cervical fracture]] upon falling and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1954a/><ref name=GN1954b/>
|-
|-
|1954
|[[1954 Grand National|1954]]
|'''Legal Joy'''
|'''Legal Joy'''
|13 (& 29)
|13 (& 29)
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|29
|29
|<small>Broke a leg in a fall and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Broke a leg in a fall and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1954a/><ref name=GN1954b/>
|-
|-
|1954
|[[1954 Grand National|1954]]
|'''Coneyburrow'''
|'''Coneyburrow'''
|(12 &) 28
|(12 &) 28
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|29
|29
|<small>Injured in a fall and later euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in a fall and later euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1954a/><ref name=GN1954b/>
|-
|-
|1953
|[[1953 Grand National|1953]]
|'''Cardinal Error'''
|'''Cardinal Error'''
|4 (& 20)
|4 (& 20)
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|31
|31
|<small>Injured or possibly killed in a fall.</small>
|<small>Injured or possibly killed in a fall.</small>
|
|<ref name="ReferenceA">Belfast Telegraph Newspaper, 28 March 1953</ref>
|-
|-
|1953
|[[1953 Grand National|1953]]
|'''Parasol II'''
|'''Parasol II'''
|8 (& 24)
|8 (& 24)
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|31
|31
|<small>Injured in a fall and later euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in a fall and later euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
|-
|-
|1952
|[[1952 Grand National|1952]]
|'''Skouras'''
|'''Skouras'''
|6 (& 22)
|6 (& 22)
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|Good-firm
|Good-firm
|47
|47
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Incurred a [[cervical fracture]] upon falling and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1952>{{cite web|url=http://www.corbisimages.com/Enlargement/HU045787.html |title=Skouras Takes a Fatal Fall at Aintree - HU045787 - Rights Managed - Stock Photo - Corbis |publisher=Corbisimages.com |date=5 April 1952 |access-date=23 April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1950
|[[1950 Grand National|1950]]
|'''Limestone Cottage'''
|'''Limestone Cottage'''
|8 (& 24)
|8 (& 24)
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|49
|49
|<small>Injured in fall.</small>
|<small>Injured in fall.</small>
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fiftiesnationals.webs.com/1950.htm|title = 1950}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1946
|[[1946 Grand National|1946]]
|'''Symbole'''
|'''Symbole'''
|6 (& 22)
|6 (& 22)
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|Good
|Good
|34
|34
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>Incurred a [[cervical fracture]] upon falling and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1946>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK4Y8rDzxPA |title=1946 GRAND NATIONAL,GREAT FOOTAGE,LOVELY COTTAGE WINS |publisher=YouTube |date=9 August 2008 |access-date=23 April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1940
|[[1940 Grand National|1940]]
|'''Second Act'''
|'''Second Act'''
|16
|16
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|32
|32
|
|
|<sup>[''citation needed'']</sup>
|{{citation needed|date=April 2018}}
|-
|-
|1938
|[[1938 Grand National|1938]]
|'''Cabin Fire'''
|'''Cabin Fire'''
|8 (& 24)
|8 (& 24)
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|36
|36
|
|
|<sup>[''citation needed'']</sup>
|{{citation needed|date=April 2018}}
|-
|-
|1938
|[[1938 Grand National|1938]]
|'''Rock Lad'''
|'''Rock Lad'''
|16
|16
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|36
|36
|
|
|<sup>[''citation needed'']</sup>
|{{citation needed|date=April 2018}}
|-
|-
|1936
|[[1936 Grand National|1936]]
|'''Avenger'''
|'''Avenger'''
|(1 &) 17
|(1 &) 17
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|Good
|Good
|36
|36
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Incurred a [[cervical fracture]] and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1936>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=6414 |title=THE GRAND NATIONAL 1936 - British Pathé |publisher=Britishpathe.com |access-date=23 April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1931
|[[1931 Grand National|1931]]
|'''Swift Roland'''
|'''Swift Roland'''
|6 (& 22)
|6 (& 22)
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|43
|43
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died..</small>
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died..</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1931>{{cite magazine| url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,741375,00.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081215033428/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,741375,00.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 December 2008 | magazine=Time | title=Sport: Grand National, Apr. 6, 1931 | date=6 April 1931}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1931
|[[1931 Grand National|1931]]
|'''Drin'''
|'''Drin'''
|8 (& 24)
|8 (& 24)
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|43
|43
|<small>Incurred a leg fracture and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Incurred a leg fracture and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1931/>
|-
|-
|1930
|[[1930 Grand National|1930]]
|'''Derby Day'''
|'''Derby Day'''
|4 (and 20)
|4 (and 20)
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|41
|41
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1930>{{cite magazine| url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,741533,00.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081215033430/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,741533,00.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 December 2008 | magazine=Time | title=Animals: Gamble, Violation, Disgrace | date=27 April 1931}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1929
|[[1929 Grand National|1929]]
|'''Stort'''
|'''Stort'''
|11 (and 27)
|11 (and 27)
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|66
|66
|<small>fell at the 11th running loose, incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>fell at the 11th running loose, incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1930/>
|-
|-
|1926
|[[1926 Grand National|1926]]
|'''Lone Hand'''
|'''Lone Hand'''
|
|
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|30
|30
|
|
|
|<ref name=GN1930/>
|-
|-
|1922
|[[1922 Grand National|1922]]
|'''The Inca'''
|'''The Inca'''
|6 (& 22)
|6 (& 22)
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|32
|32
|<small>Incurred a leg fracture and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Incurred a leg fracture and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1922>{{cite news| url=https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1922/04/18/99012912.pdf | work=The New York Times | title=29 CHASERS FELL IN RACE.; Only Three Finished in Grand National Over Hard English Course | date=18 April 1922}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1922
|[[1922 Grand National|1922]]
|'''Awbeg'''
|'''Awbeg'''
|8 (& 24)
|8 (& 24)
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|32
|32
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died..</small>
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died..</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1922/>
|-
|-
|1907
|[[1907 Grand National|1907]]
|'''Kilts'''
|'''Kilts'''
|1 (& 17)
|1 (& 17)
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|23
|23
|
|
|
|<ref name=GN1800s>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/stream/heroesheroinesof00maso/heroesheroinesof00maso_djvu.txt |title=Full text of "Heroes and heroines of the Grand National" |access-date=23 April 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1901
|[[1901 Grand National|1901]]
|'''True Blue'''
|'''True Blue'''
|
|
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|24
|24
|
|
|
|<ref name=GN1800s/>
|-
|-
|1891
|[[1891 Grand National|1891]]
|'''The Emperor'''
|'''The Emperor'''
|While running
|While running
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|21
|21
|<small>Having been pulled up, fell and broke his back while running back to the stables.</small>
|<small>Having been pulled up, fell and broke his back while running back to the stables.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1800s/>
|-
|-
|1882
|[[1882 Grand National|1882]]
|'''Wild Monarch'''
|'''Wild Monarch'''
|
|
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|12
|12
|
|
|
|<ref name=GN1800s/>
|-
|-
|1872
|[[1872 Grand National|1872]]
|'''Primrose'''
|'''Primrose'''
|(2 &) 18
|(2 &) 18
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|25
|25
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1800s/>
|-
|-
|1871
|[[1871 Grand National|1871]]
|'''Lord Raglan'''
|'''Lord Raglan'''
|15
|15
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|"Perfect"
|"Perfect"
|25
|25
|<small>Broke a leg and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Broke a leg and was euthanised.</small>  
|
|<ref name=GN1800s/><ref>Liverpool Mercury 22 March 1871 page 7</ref>
|-
|-
|1869
|[[1869 Grand National|1869]]
|'''Huntsman's Daughter'''
|'''Huntsman's Daughter'''
|
|
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|22
|22
|<small>Reports state only that the horse was euthanised after the race.</small>
|<small>Reports state only that the horse was euthanised after the race.</small>
|
|<ref>Liverpool Mercury Thursday 4 March 1869 page 3, column 3</ref>
|-
|-
|1868
|[[1868 Grand National|1868]]
|'''Chimney Sweep'''
|'''Chimney Sweep'''
|While running at 1
|While running at 1
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|21
|21
|<small>Injured when collided with barrier on the Melling Road and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured when collided with barrier on the Melling Road and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1800s/>
|-
|-
|1863
|[[1863 Grand National|1863]]
|'''Telegraph'''
|'''Telegraph'''
|5 & 21
|5 & 21
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|16
|16
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1800s/>
|-
|-
|1862
|[[1862 Grand National|1862]]
|'''O'Connell'''
|'''O'Connell'''
|15
|15
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|13
|13
|<small>Was taken to the stables where he later died. His rider, Joe Wynne, also died later that evening from injuries sustained in the fall; this is the only occasion a jockey has been killed in the Grand National.</small>
|<small>Was taken to the stables where he later died. His rider, Joe Wynne, also died later that evening from injuries sustained in the fall; this is the only occasion a jockey has been killed in the Grand National.</small>
|
|<ref>Liverpool Mercury 13 March 1862 page 3</ref>
|-
|-
|1861
|[[1861 Grand National|1861]]
|'''The Conductor'''
|'''The Conductor'''
|
|
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|24
|24
|<small>Injured in mêlée and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in mêlée and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1800s/>
|-
|-
|1857
|[[1857 Grand National|1857]]
|'''Garry Owen'''
|'''Garry Owen'''
|
|
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|28
|28
|<small>Ruptured his loins.</small>
|<small>Ruptured his loins.</small>
|
|<ref name="ReferenceB">Liverpool Daily Post Thursday 5 March 1857</ref>
|-
|-
|1857
|[[1857 Grand National|1857]]
|'''Albatross'''
|'''Albatross'''
|
|
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|28
|28
|<small>Fell dead while running towards the fence.</small>
|<small>Fell dead while running towards the fence.</small>
|
|<ref name="ReferenceB"/>
|-
|-
|1856
|[[1856 Grand National|1856]]
|'''Banstead'''
|'''Banstead'''
|2 & 18
|2 & 18
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|21
|21
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1800s/>
|-
|-
|1855
|[[1855 Grand National|1855]]
|'''Miss Mowbray'''
|'''Miss Mowbray'''
|(6 &) 22
|(6 &) 22
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|Heavy
|Heavy
|20
|20
|<small>Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.</small>
|<small>Incurred a [[cervical fracture]] upon falling and died.</small>
|-
|-
|1854
|[[1854 Grand National|1854]]
|'''Bedford'''
|'''Bedford'''
|9 & 25
|9 & 25
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|20
|20
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1800s/>
|-
|-
|1849
|[[1849 Grand National|1849]]
|'''The Curate'''
|'''The Curate'''
|2 (& 18)
|2 (& 18)
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|24
|24
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<ref>[http://www.the-grand-national.co.uk/history/1840/ Grand National History 1849 - 1840] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216111724/http://the-grand-national.co.uk/history/1840/ |date=16 February 2009 }} Grand National History 1840s</ref>
|-
|-
|1849
|[[1849 Grand National|1849]]
|'''Equinox'''
|'''Equinox'''
|(3 &) 19
|(3 &) 19
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|24
|24
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<!-- As per [[1849 Grand National]] -->
|-
|-
|1849
|[[1849 Grand National|1849]]
|'''Kilfane'''
|'''Kilfane'''
|(4 &) 20
|(4 &) 20
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|24
|24
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|<small>Injured in fall and was euthanised.</small>
|
|<!-- As per [[1849 Grand National]] -->
|-
|-
|1848
|[[1848 Grand National|1848]]
|'''Counsellor'''
|'''Counsellor'''
|
|
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|29
|29
|
|
|
|<!-- As per [[1848 Grand National]] -->
|-
|-
|1848
|[[1848 Grand National|1848]]
|'''The Sailor'''
|'''The Sailor'''
|
|
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|29
|29
|
|
|
|<ref>{{cite book|last=Charles Arlington Blew|first=William|title=A History of Steeple-chasing|url=https://archive.org/details/ahistorysteeple00blewgoog|year=1901|publisher=London: J.C. Nimmo|page=[https://archive.org/details/ahistorysteeple00blewgoog/page/n348 302]}}</ref> <!-- As per [[1848 Grand National]] -->
|-
|-
|1848
|[[1848 Grand National|1848]]
|'''Blue Pill'''
|'''Blue Pill'''
|
|
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|29
|29
|
|
|
|<!-- As per [[1848 Grand National]] -->
|-
|-
|1845
|[[1845 Grand National|1845]]
|'''Clansman'''
|'''Clansman'''
|15
|15
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|16
|16
|<small>Fatally injured in fall.</small>
|<small>Fatally injured in fall.</small>
|
|<!-- As per [[1845 Grand National]] -->
|-
|-
|1839
|[[1839 Grand National|1839]]
|'''Dictator'''
|'''Dictator'''
|(9 &) 25
|(9 &) 25
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|17
|17
|<small>Burst blood vessel.</small>
|<small>Burst blood vessel.</small>
|
|<ref name=GN1839a>{{cite web |url=http://www.grandnational.hyak.co.uk/past/grand_national_past_1839.html |title=Grand National : The 1839 Grand National |publisher=Grandnational.hyak.co.uk |access-date=23 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210140459/http://www.grandnational.hyak.co.uk/past/grand_national_past_1839.html |archive-date=10 February 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=GN1839b>{{cite web|url=http://www.information-britain.co.uk/famdates.php?id=1310 |title=The 26th of February 1839 AD, First Grand National, famous dates in History |publisher=Information-britain.co.uk |date=3 February 2011 |access-date=23 April 2012}}</ref>
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[[Category:Horses]]
[[Category:Horses]]

Revision as of 19:42, 20 April 2023

This is a list of racehorse deaths in the Grand National, an annual steeplechase horse racing event held at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, UK. The Grand National is a National Hunt handicap race that is held over a distance of 4 miles and 3½ furlongs, and involves a large field of 40 horses jumping 30 high fences.

The list includes, where applicable and where known, the fence at which the fatality occurred.

Year Horse Fence No. Fate Going Ran Details Source
2023 Hill Sixteen 1 (& 17) Fell Good 39 Fell at first and sustained "unrecoverable injury" [1]
2022 Eclair Surf 3 (& 19) Fell Good-soft 40 Fell at 3rd fence, was stabilised and taken back to the stables, only to be euthanised the day after due to head trauma. [2]
2022 Discorama While running Pulled up Good-soft 40 Pulled up before the 13th fence, was found to have incurred a pelvic injury and was euthanised. [3]
2021 The Long Mile While running Pulled up Good-soft 40 Was euthanised after the race. [4]
2019 Up For Review 1 (& 17) Brought down Good-soft 40 Jumped successfully but was brought down by another fallen horse [5]
2012 Synchronised While running riderless Fell Good 40 Fell at Becher's Brook but continued running riderless until the 11th fence where he fractured his right-hind tibia and fibula and was euthanised. [6]
2012 According to Pete (6 &) 22 Brought down Good 40 Fractured his left-fore humerus and was euthanised. [6]
2011 Ornais 4 (& 20) Fell Good 40 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died. [7]
2011 Dooneys Gate 6 (& 22) Fell Good 40 Fractured his thoracolumbar upon falling and was euthanised. [7]
2009 Hear The Echo While running Collapsed Good-soft 40 Collapsed on the run-in and died. [8]
2008 McKelvey While running riderless Collided with barrier Good 40 Unseated rider at 20th fence and continued running riderless until he collided with railings, was unable to regain his feet due to injuries, and was euthanised. [9]
2007 Graphic Approach While running riderless Collapsed Good 40 Fell at Becher's Brook but continued running riderless before collapsing with concussion; he was euthanised several days later. [10]
2006 Tyneandthyneagain 1 (& 17) Fell Good-soft 40 Continued running riderless until falling later, was diagnosed with a spinal injury and was euthanised. [11]
2003 Goguenard (3 &) 19 Brought down Good 40 Injured in a mêlée by another falling horse and was euthanised. [12]
2002 The Last Fling (8 &) 24 Fell Good 40 Broke his back upon falling and died. [13]
2002 Manx Magic (4 &) 20 Fell Good 40 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died. [13]
1999 Eudipe (6 &) 22 Fell Good 32 Broke his back upon falling and was euthanised. [14]
1998 Pashto 1 (& 17) Fell Heavy 37 Collapsed after falling and was euthanised. [15]
1998 Do Rightly 4 (& 20) Fell Heavy 37 Suffered a heart attack whilst jumping the fence. [15]
1998 Griffins Bar While running Fell Heavy 37 Incurred a shoulder fracture after jumping the fifth fence and fell; later was euthanised. [15]
1997 Straight Talk 14 (& 30) Fell Good 36 Incurred a leg fracture upon falling and was euthanised. [16]
1997 Smith's Band (4 &) 20 Fell Good 36 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died. [16]
1996 Rust Never Sleeps While running Pulled up Good 27 Pulled up lame before the 13th fence, diagnosed with a broken shoulder and euthanised. [17]
1991 Ballyhane After finishing Collapsed Good-soft 40 Suffered a haemorrhage after completing the race and died. [18]
1990 Roll-A-Joint 8 (& 24) Fell Firm 38 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died. [19]
1990 Hungary Hur While running Pulled up Firm 38 Incurred a leg fracture while running towards the 19th fence, pulled up and euthanised. [19]
1989 Brown Trix 6 (& 22) Fell Heavy 40 Incurred a shoulder fracture upon falling. [20]
1989 Seeandem 6 (& 22) Fell Heavy 40 Broke his back upon falling and died. [20]
1987 Dark Ivy 6 (& 22) Fell Good 40 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died. [21]
1984 Earthstopper After finishing Collapsed Good 40 Collapsed and died after finishing the race. [22]
1983 Duncreggan 8 (& 24) Fell Soft 41 Injured in fall and later euthanised. [23]
1982 Again The Same 8 (& 24) Pulled up 39 Upon his return home the horse was found to have broken a bone in his knee and was euthanised. [24]
1979 Kintai 15 Brought down Good 34 Injured in fall and later euthanised. [25]
1979 Alverton (6 &) 22 Fell Good 34 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died. [26]
1978 Rag Trade While running Pulled up Firm 37 Pulled up lame before the 21st fence and later euthanised. [27]
1977 Winter Rain 6 (& 22) Fell Good 42 Injured in fall and later euthanised. [28][29]
1977 Zeta's Son (9 &) 25 Fell Good 42 Injured in fall and later euthanised. [28][29]
1975 Land Lark 15 Fell Good 31 Suffered a heart attack while jumping the fence. [30]
1975 Beau Bob (6 &) 22 Fell Good 31 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died. [30]
1973 Grey Sombrero 15 Fell Firm 38 Incurred a shoulder fracture upon falling and was euthanised. [31]
1970 Racoon 3 (& 19) Fell Good 28 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and was euthanised. [32]
1967 Vulcano 3 (& 19) Fell Good 44 Injured in fall and euthanised. [33]
1960 Belsize II (4 &) 20 Fell Good 26 Injured in fall and euthanised with a suspected cervical fracture. [34]
1959 Slippery Serpent 13 (& 29) Fell Good 34 Broke a leg bone, which was initially treated, however was euthanised three days later. [35]
1959 Henry Purcell 6 (& 22) Fell Good 34 Broke his back upon falling and was euthanised. [36]
1954 Dominick's Bar 2 (& 18) Fell Soft 29 Suffered a heart attack while jumping the fence. [37][38]
1954 Paris New York 4 (& 20) Fell Soft 29 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died. [37][38]
1954 Legal Joy 13 (& 29) Fell Soft 29 Broke a leg in a fall and was euthanised. [37][38]
1954 Coneyburrow (12 &) 28 Fell Soft 29 Injured in a fall and later euthanised. [37][38]
1953 Cardinal Error 4 (& 20) Fell Good 31 Injured or possibly killed in a fall. [39]
1953 Parasol II 8 (& 24) Fell Good 31 Injured in a fall and later euthanised. [39]
1952 Skouras 6 (& 22) Fell Good-firm 47 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and was euthanised. [40]
1950 Limestone Cottage 8 (& 24) Fell Good 49 Injured in fall. [41]
1946 Symbole 6 (& 22) Fell Good 34 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died. [42]
1940 Second Act 16 Injured on landing Good 32 Template:Citation needed
1938 Cabin Fire 8 (& 24) Fell Good 36 Template:Citation needed
1938 Rock Lad 16 Injured on landing Good 36 Template:Citation needed
1936 Avenger (1 &) 17 Fell Good 36 Incurred a cervical fracture and was euthanised. [43]
1931 Swift Roland 6 (& 22) Fell "Perfect" 43 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.. [44]
1931 Drin 8 (& 24) Fell "Perfect" 43 Incurred a leg fracture and was euthanised. [44]
1930 Derby Day 4 (and 20) Fell "Perfect" 41 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died. [45]
1929 Stort 11 (and 27) Fell "Average" 66 fell at the 11th running loose, incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died. [45]
1926 Lone Hand Fell Good 30 [45]
1922 The Inca 6 (& 22) Fell Good 32 Incurred a leg fracture and was euthanised. [46]
1922 Awbeg 8 (& 24) Fell Good 32 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.. [46]
1907 Kilts 1 (& 17) Fell Good 23 [47]
1901 True Blue Fell Snow 24 [47]
1891 The Emperor While running Fell Good 21 Having been pulled up, fell and broke his back while running back to the stables. [47]
1882 Wild Monarch Fell Heavy 12 [47]
1872 Primrose (2 &) 18 Fell Hard 25 Injured in fall and was euthanised. [47]
1871 Lord Raglan 15 Fell "Perfect" 25 Broke a leg and was euthanised. [47][48]
1869 Huntsman's Daughter "Average" 22 Reports state only that the horse was euthanised after the race. [49]
1868 Chimney Sweep While running at 1 Collided with barrier Heavy 21 Injured when collided with barrier on the Melling Road and was euthanised. [47]
1863 Telegraph 5 & 21 Fell Good 16 Injured in fall and was euthanised. [47]
1862 O'Connell 15 Fell "Average" 13 Was taken to the stables where he later died. His rider, Joe Wynne, also died later that evening from injuries sustained in the fall; this is the only occasion a jockey has been killed in the Grand National. [50]
1861 The Conductor Refused "Average" 24 Injured in mêlée and was euthanised. [47]
1857 Garry Owen Pulled up Heavy 28 Ruptured his loins. [51]
1857 Albatross Collapsed Heavy 28 Fell dead while running towards the fence. [51]
1856 Banstead 2 & 18 Fell "Average" 21 Injured in fall and was euthanised. [47]
1855 Miss Mowbray (6 &) 22 Fell Heavy 20 Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1854 Bedford 9 & 25 Fell Good 20 Injured in fall and was euthanised. [47]
1849 The Curate 2 (& 18) Fell Heavy 24 Injured in fall and was euthanised. [52]
1849 Equinox (3 &) 19 Fell Heavy 24 Injured in fall and was euthanised.
1849 Kilfane (4 &) 20 Fell Heavy 24 Injured in fall and was euthanised.
1848 Counsellor Fell Heavy 29
1848 The Sailor Fell Heavy 29 [53]
1848 Blue Pill Fell Heavy 29
1845 Clansman 15 Fell Heavy 16 Fatally injured in fall.
1839 Dictator (9 &) 25 Fell Heavy 17 Burst blood vessel. [54][55]
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