1947 Grand National

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1947 Grand National
Grand National
Location Aintree Racecourse
Date 29 March 1947
Winning horse Caughoo Republic of Ireland
Jockey Eddie Dempsey
Trainer Herbert McDowell Republic of Ireland
Owner John J. McDowell Republic of Ireland
Conditions
External video
Highlights of the 1947 Grand National (British Pathé)

The 1947 Grand National was the 101st renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 29 March 1947.

The race was won by 100/1 Irish outsider Caughoo. The eight-year-old was ridden by 35-year-old jockey Eddie Dempsey and trained by Herbert McDowell, for owner John McDowell who had bought Caughoo for £50. The Irish Lough Conn finished in second place, Kami, from France, was third, and Prince Regent, also from Ireland, fourth.

Fifty-seven horses ran — the largest field since 1929 when 66 participated — and all returned safely to the stables.

References

http://www.grand-national.net/past_winners.htm

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