1995 Grand National

English steeplechase horse race November 2020 April 2014 1995 Grand National Grand National Aintree 8 April 1995 Owner_Mr_G_and_L_Johnson.svg England Royal Athlete 40/1 Ireland Jason Titley England Jenny Pitman Gary & Libby Johnson Goodhttps://www.racingpost.com/results/32/aintree/1995-04-08/62988 Full Result 3.45 Aintree | 9 April 1994 30 July 2026 1994 1996 right 275px 1995 Grand National in full Racing UK, BBC Sport, YouTube The 1995 Grand National (officially known as the Martell Grand National for sponsorship reasons) was the 148th official renewal of the famous Grand National steeplechase that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 8 April 1995. The race was won in a time of nine minutes and 4.1 seconds and by a distance of seven lengths by Royal Athlete, at 40/1, ridden by Irish rider Jason Titley. The winner was a second victory in the race for trainer Jenny Pitman of Lambourn, Berkshire, and ran in the colours of Gary and Libby Johnson.http://www.grand-national.me.uk/royalathlete1995.php Royal Athlete profile Pitman collected £118,854 of a total prize fund shared through the first five finishers of £200,000. A maximum of 40 competitors was permitted but only 35 ran. All of the horses that took part returned safely. Leading contenders Master Oats had carried all before him since falling in the 1994 Grand National and was installed as 5/1 favourite after winning the Welsh Grand National in December, before winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March. He was bidding to be the first horse to win the Gold Cup and Grand National in the same season for 61 years but handicapped with the top weight of 11 stone and 10 lb. Regular rider Norman Williamson was having his fifth ride in the National and took the favourite up to dispute the lead at the start of the second circuit, which they disputed with Royal Athlete until the home turn where it became apparent that the extra weight was telling. The top weight jumped the final fence in second place but was never likely to catch the eventual winner and quickly weakened to finish seventh, 15¼ lengths off victory.1995-01-01 Oats masters the mud https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/oats-masters-the-mud-1566238.html 2023-06-23 The Independent en Dubacilla was bidding to be the first mare to win the race for 43 years and was made 9/1 second favourite after finishing second to Master Oats in the Gold Cup. She was Dean Gallagher's third National ride but was outpaced in the early stages, struggling to keep in touch on the first circuit and was still well to the rear as the field took the Canal Turn for the second time. The mare began to eat up ground in the final mile and although never in contention of victory she managed to overhaul tired opponents to claim fourth place, 13½ lengths down on the winner in what proved to be her final race.http://www.aintreegrandnational.co.uk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110311114657/http://aintreegrandnational.co.uk/ 11 March 2011 Grand Nationals of the '90s synopsis Young Hustler was the winner of the 1993 Sun Alliance chase who had been brought down when well supported in the 1994 National before bouncing back to win the Charlie Hall chase in October and finish fifth in the Gold Cup. He was sent off at 10/1 when Carl Llewellyn chose him as his fifth National mount over his partner in victory in 1992, Party Politics. The horse's popularity was increased by his sponsorship from tabloid newspaper The Sun, whose readers were advised to back him in the week leading up to the race. The hopes of those backers were dashed early when falling at the third fence.Pannett Malcom 2009-10-25 Big Race History: Charlie Hall Chase http://betting.betfair.com/horse-racing/events/big-race-history-charlie-hall-chase-251009.html Country Member was the winner of the 1993 Agfa Diamond Chase before coming into the reckoning for the National as an 11/1 chance after winning the Horse & Hound Grand Military Cup at Sandown a month before the big race. Regular professional rider Luke Harvey missed out on that ride as it was a race for amateur riders only but was restored for what was his second ride in the National, which ended when Country Member crumpled at the first fence. Miinnehoma was naturally popular with the once-a-year betting public, having won the 1994 National and was again partnered by Richard Dunwoody, the most experienced and successful rider in the race, weighing out for his 11th National and at 11/1. The defending champion was always struggling and was tailed off by the time the field reached the ninth fence (Valentine's), eventually being pulled up before the 21st.http://www.grand-national-world.co.uk/gnw/the_race/history.html The history of the Grand National 29 December 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110716140155/http://www.grand-national-world.co.uk/gnw/the_race/history.html 16 July 2011 dead Other well backed contestants included the former top class novice hurdler and chaser and voted best turned out on the day, Crystal Spirit, Badger Beer Chase winner Lusty Light at 12/1, the 1991 runner-up Garrison Savannah, 1992 winner Party Politics at 16/1, the 1993 Mackeson Gold Cup third-placed General Pershing, Becher Chase winner Into The Red, 1994 Irish Grand National runner-up Nouaffe and third-placed Ebony Jane, and double Whitbread Gold Cup winner Topsham Bay at 20/1. Eventual winner Royal Athlete was among those worthy of respect but considered out of form with Chatam, Riverside Boy, Romany King and Superior Finish, and was sent off at 40/1. Jockey Jason Titley was among 12 riders making their race debut, including two future winners, Tony McCoy (on Chatam) and Mick Fitzgerald (on Tinryland).2002-03-28 Mick Fitzgerald https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/grand_national_2002/jockey_profiles/1794312.stm 2024-06-20 en-GB At the other extreme, John White who crossed the line first in the void race of 1993, was lured out of retirement to remount Esha Ness for what proved to be his last ride in the race. At the other extreme of the betting market, Its A Snip was sent off as a 200/1 outsider, having been allotted only 6 stones and 6 lbs by the handicapper. No horse in the history of the race prior to or up to 2011 has ever faced the starter on such a low handicap. The horse actually carried 10 stones, the minimum weight allowed in the National, and fell on the first circuit.Webs.com has been shut down: Find out more https://www.vistaprint.com/digital-marketing/webs-shutdown 2024-06-20 Vistaprint en Royal Athlete was also one of a six-strong line-up saddled by trainer Jenny Pitman, which at that time was the largest number of horses prepared for one Grand National by a single trainer.http://www.asesoresvip.com/entertainment/the-previous-record-holder-was-jenny-pitman-who-saddled-six-in-1995-when-her-team-included-royal-athlete-the-40-1-winner.php https://web.archive.org/web/20110707172927/http://www.asesoresvip.com/entertainment/the-previous-record-holder-was-jenny-pitman-who-saddled-six-in-1995-when-her-team-included-royal-athlete-the-40-1-winner.php 7 July 2011 Asesores VIP August 2010 For the first time since 1978, the triple National winner Red Rum did not lead the parade of competitors due to old age and failing health. The record breaking winner died later that year. Finishing order 40 runners were declared on the Tuesday before the race but five, including Tartan Tyrant, were withdrawn before raceday. That left 35 to face the starter, which for the second consecutive year was Simon Morant who again despatched the field at the first attempt.1995-04-03 National market firms up as forty stand ground https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/national-market-firms-up-as-forty-stand-ground-1614191.html 2023-06-23 The Independent en PositionNameJockeyAgeWeight (st, lb)Starting priceDistance1stRoyal AthleteJason Titley1210-0640/1Won by 7 lengths2ndParty Politics2012-07-07 Grand National winner Party Politics dies BreakingNews.ie http://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/grand-national-winner-party-politics-dies-419572.html https://archive.today/20120707014505/http://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/grand-national-winner-party-politics-dies-419572.html dead 2012-07-07 2024-06-20 archive.phMark Dwyer1110-0216/16 lengths3rdOver The DeelMr. Chris Bonnerhttp://www.aintree.co.uk/news/claire-bids-to-become-select/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110519220349/http://www.aintree.co.uk/news/claire-bids-to-become-select/ 19 May 2011 Claire bids to join select group of winning women; Aintree official website; 1 April 2009910-00100/1½ length4thDubacillaDean GallagherApril 2020911-009/1½ length5th dead heatInto The RedRichard GuestWright Simone 2010-03-15 Red Marauder - 2001 Grand National Winner https://grandnational.horseracing.guide/2094/redmarauder/ 2023-06-23 Grand National Guide en-GB1110-0020/1½ length5th dead heatRomany KingMr. Marcus Armytage1110-0040/11¼ lengths7thMaster OatsNorman Williamson911-105/1 F13 lengths8thRiverside Boyhttp://www.sportinglife.com/racing/grandnational2001/statistics/ https://web.archive.org/web/20011230113105/http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/grandnational2001/statistics/ 30 December 2001 Sporting Life; Grand National 2001; Trainer's recordsCharlie Swan1210-0040/111 lengths9thGarrison SavannahGrand National Runners 2023 (Full List of Horses & Riders) https://www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/grand-national-runners.php 2023-06-23 www.grand-national-guide.co.ukWarren MarstonMarston on standby https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/3025211/Marston-on-standby.html 2023-06-23 www.telegraph.co.uk 2 April 2002 1210-0016/19 lengths10thTopsham BayPhilip Hide1210-0020/15 lengths11thCool GroundPaul Holley1310-0050/1½ length12thEbony JaneAdrian Maguire1010-0020/1A distance13thGold CapGraham McCourt1010-00 (carried 10-06)50/120 lengths14thCrystal Spirithttps://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/racing-balding-in-pursuit-of-racings-rarest-double-656223.html August 2021 medicmedic Racing; Balding in pursuit of racing's rarest double; Independent; Brian Viner; 3 April 2002Jamie Osborne810-0412/1A distance15thFor WilliamConor O'Dwyer910-00100/1Last to complete Non-finishers FenceNameJockeyAgeWeight (st, lb)Starting priceFate1stBishops Hall1997-03-30 Grand National: Moore and McManus plan Wylde Irish party https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/grand-national-moore-and-mcmanus-plan-wylde-irish-party-1275876.html 2023-06-23 The Independent enChris Maude910-0066/1Fell1stCountry MemberLuke Harvey1010-0011/1Fell1stErrant KnightMark Perrett1110-0075/1Unseated rider1stJumbeau2023-06-14 Racing Betting News - Latest Horse Racing Tips, Results and News https://www.racingbettingnews.com/ 2023-06-23 en-GBSimon McNeill1010-00100/1Brought down1stLusty LightRod Farrant910-0212/1Fell1stThe CommitteeTsuyoshi Tanaka (JPN)1210-0075/1Fell1stTinrylandMick Fitzgerald1110-00 (carried 10-02)50/1Fell3rd (open ditch)Young HustlerCarl Llewellyn811-0210/1Unseated rider3rd (open ditch)General PershingDavid Bridgwater910-0020/1Unseated rider3rd (open ditch)Zeta's LadGraham Bradley1210-0350/1Fell10thDakyns BoyGrand National Horses 2009 - Battlecry https://www.racingbetter.co.uk/aintree/2009/runners/battlecry.html 2023-06-23 www.racingbetter.co.ukTom Jenks1010-0050/1Unseated rider10thSuperior FinishPeter Niven910-00 (carried 10-03)33/1Unseated rider12thChatam (USA)Tony McCoy1110-0625/1Fell12thEsha NessJohn White1210-0050/1Fell12thIts A SnipJohn Kavanagh1010-00200/1Unseated rider20thDo Be BriefBrendan Powell1010-0066/1Fell20thNuaffeSean O'Donovan1010-0020/1Fell21stCamelot KnightMr. Mark Rimell910-00 (carried 10-02)66/1Fell21stDesert LordFran Woods910-00100/1Fell21stMiinnehomaRichard Dunwoody1211-0411/1Tailed off, pulled up Full Result 3.45 Aintree 8 April 1995 Racing Post https://www.racingpost.com/results/32/aintree/1995-04-08/62988 2023-06-23 www.racingpost.com Media coverage and aftermath The BBC covered the race live on television for the 36th consecutive year and it was broadcast as part of a Grandstand Grand National special, presented by Des Lynam with interviews on course from Julian Wilson. Bill Smith conducted interviews in the saddling boxes and paddock in the build-up to the race, with analysis on the runners from Richard Pitman and Peter Scudamore. Four races from the Aintree card were shown live with the National being the last of the four. The three-man commentary team was unchanged for the third consecutive year with John Hanmer, Jim McGrath and lead commentator Peter O'Sullevan. Including the races he covered for BBC Radio, this was the 48th National O'Sullevan had called.http://grandnationalanorak.webs.com/thebbc.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20141129020819/http://grandnationalanorak.webs.com/thebbc.htm 29 November 2014 Grand National Anorak They're coming down towards the final fence. It's Royal Athlete the leader towards the right there from Romany King, and then Master Oats in third and four is Party Politics... Is this going to be another one for Jenny Pitman? They're racing towards the elbow. And it's Royal Athlete being chased now by Party Politics, a previous winner. They're coming into the final hundred yards and Royal Athlete is sprinting! Royal Athlete cannot be caught now. Royal Athlete under 24-year-old Jason Titley comes to the line to win it! Commentator Peter O'Sullevan describes the climax of the race 35% 1 right The race was also broadcast for the 64th year live on BBC Radio as part of Radio Five Live'''s regular Saturday sports broadcast. The race was also covered in-depth with full colour pullouts in most of the UK and Irish national newspapers. Japanese television took great interest in the race with Tsuyoshi Tanaka being the first, and so far only, Japanese rider to weigh out for a Grand National. Tanaka's first-fence exit means that no Japanese rider has yet successfully negotiated a fence in the race though Japanese television has continued to broadcast the event live ever since.http://www.bettingpro.com/category/Grand-National/John-Smiths-Grand-National-Overseas-Interest/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110722052747/http://www.bettingpro.com/category/Grand-National/John-Smiths-Grand-National-Overseas-Interest/ 22 July 2011 John Smith's Grand National; Overseas interest; Betting pro; Pete Culshaw; 1 April 2008 Jason Titley was the first rider to carry a sponsor's name on the winning silks, Danka having their name emblazoned on the front of his jacket. Titley told the BBC after the race that the horse had been brilliant and only fiddled the last fence: "I never looked round but I could hear Party Politics' tube, but I thought keep going." Trainer Jenny Pitman said that she had been proved wrong because she had told the owners they were mad to go for the Grand National because she believed Royal Athlete "could win the Scottish National [the following week] doing triple toe loops." Animal rights demonstrators tried to disrupt the race by setting off an orange smoke bomb on the canal towpath beside the 11th fence as the runners took the Canal Turn for the second time. Most of the smoke did not make its way onto the course and the horses were able to continue without incident.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr9g8ljJ7os Full BBC race coverage Marcus Armytage later wrote of the race in his role as a Daily Telegraph'' journalist on the difficulties of guiding a top weighted Gold Cup winner to victory at Aintree: "I was riding Romany King, Kim Bailey's second string in that year's National. He was something of an Aintree specialist, but who did not quite last out the National trip. He had, however, got to the stage where he could not win a hunter chase on a park course. At the third last, Master Oats' jockey, Norman Williamson, entertained hopes of winning, even though the tremendous gallop was beginning to take its toll on the horse's stamina. But imagine his surprise as he began to push and shove on the long run to the second-last, when I came past him on Romany King, sitting motionless with a double handful trying to ration my petrol so that it lasted home. 'Marcus,' he said as I sailed past him, 'what are you doing? You're not meant to be here!'"Denman on the horns of a Grand National dilemma https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/4108783/Denman-on-the-horns-of-a-Grand-National-dilemma.html 2023-06-23 www.telegraph.co.uk 4 January 2009 References 1995 1995 Grand National Grand National Category:April 1995 sports events in the United Kingdom