2013 Grand National

English steeplechase horse race April 2017 April 2017 2013 Grand National Grand National 150px100px Aintree Racecourse 6 April 2013 Ireland Auroras Encore 66/1 Scotland Ryan Mania England Sue Smith Douglas Pryde, Jim Beaumont & David van der Hoeven Good to softhttps://www.racingpost.com/results/32/aintree/2013-04-06/571196 Results From The 4.15 Race at Aintree | 6 April 2013 Racing Post 2 June 2011 9 April 2013 2012 2014 right 275px Full replay of the 2013 Grand National Racing TV, YouTube The 2013 Grand National (officially known as the John Smith's Grand National for sponsorship reasons) was the 166th annual running of the Grand National horse race at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England. The showpiece steeplechase, which concluded a three-day meeting (one of only four held at Aintree throughout the year), took place on 6 April 2013. The maximum permitted field of 40 runners competed for a share of the £975,000 prize fund, which made the National the most valuable jump race in Europe. The race was won by 66/1 shot Auroras Encore, who was ridden by jockey Ryan Mania for trainer Sue Smith. The 11/2 favourite Seabass, ridden by Katie Walsh, finished in 13th place. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/22047342 Auroras Encore claims Aintree success 6 April 2013 BBC Sport 8 April 2013 During the race only two horses fell and six unseated their riders; 17 completed the course and all 40 that ran returned safely to the stables. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/grand-national/9975923/Grand-National-2013-as-it-happened.html Grand National 2013: as it happened 6 April 2013 Daily Telegraph 8 April 2013 London Ben Bloom The race was broadcast on Channel 4 for the first time as it took over the broadcasting rights for a four-year period to 2016. The BBC had broadcast the race every year since it was first televised in 1960 and first aired on radio in 1927. The BBC retain the UK radio coverage rights.Grand National on the BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/21955180 bbc.co.uk 2 April 2013 Safety changes In addition to modifications made for the previous year's race, Aintree announced that a number of further changes had been made for the 2013 National. Twelve of the 16 fences on the course were rebuilt with the timber frames within them replaced by a softer material known as "plastic birch". The fences are still covered with at least 14 inches of spruce and will remain the same height. The starting line was also moved 90 yards closer to the first fence, further away from the spectators' stands and thereby reducing slightly the overall distance.Johnson Becky http://news.sky.com/story/1056926/grand-national-fences-to-be-made-safer Grand National Fences To Be Made Safer News.sky.com 26 February 2013 9 April 2013 Aintree and the Professional Jockeys' Association jointly issued a note urging participating jockeys to avoid a false start by paying more attention to the starter's orders, and to better control their speed during the race.Keogh Frank https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/21933588 BBC Sport – Grand National 2013: Jockeys advised on safety ahead of race Bbc.co.uk 26 March 2013 9 April 2013 In response to the further changes, David Muir of the RSPCA said: "They have done more than I thought they would. Fundamentally the changes that have been made are major already. They've taken the cores of the fences out, there is a cooling down area now, there's a water system and there's a reduction in the number of drop fences; [however] we'd still like to see changes to Becher's Brook, the drop is still a concern."Wilson Joe https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/22022076 BBC Sport – Grand National 2013: BHA defends Aintree race safety Bbc.co.uk 4 April 2013 9 April 2013 Race card right 300px The BBC's gallery of images from the 2013 Grand National Entries for the race had to be submitted by 30 January 2013. Aintree announced that 84 horses had been entered for consideration in the 2013 Grand National, including last year's runner-up Sunnyhillboy, as well as Seabass and Cappa Bleu, third and fourth in the 2012 race respectively. Others hoping to return to the National for 2013 included Oscar Time, Big Fella Thanks, What A Friend, Cloudy Lane, Calgary Bay, and 2011 winner Ballabriggs. Eight of the entrants were trained in Wales, including Cappa Bleu; the only Welsh-trained horse to have won the Grand National was Kirkland in 1905. Thirty-two of the 84 were trained in Ireland. Handicap weights were announced by the British Horseracing Authority in London on 12 February.http://www.aintree.co.uk/news/84_fo_2013_john_smiths_grand_national_at_aintree/ 84 for 2013 John Smith's Grand National at Aintree Aintree.co.uk 9 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130602183159/http://www.aintree.co.uk/news/84_fo_2013_john_smiths_grand_national_at_aintree/ 2 June 2013 dead The top weight of 11 st 10 lb was allotted to Tidal Bay, trained by last year's winning trainer Paul Nicholls, however the horse was withdrawn two days later with a stress fracture of the lower cannon bone on his right hind leg. 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Commander now carries top weight. The National's official betting partner, Betfred, put Seabass (11 st 2 lb), On His Own (10 st 10 lb), and Prince De Beauchene (11 st 3 lb) as joint-favourites upon announcement of the handicaps. Prince De Beauchene was later withdrawn with a stress fracture.http://www.aintree.co.uk/news/favourite_seabass_given_11st_2lb_in_2013_john_smiths_grand_national/ FAVOURITE SEABASS GIVEN 11st 2lb IN 2013 JOHN SMITH'S GRAND NATIONAL Aintree.co.uk 9 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130602151542/http://www.aintree.co.uk/news/favourite_seabass_given_11st_2lb_in_2013_john_smiths_grand_national/ 2 June 2013 dead There were scratchings' deadlines on 26 February and 19 March, after which 57 entries remained. 1 April marked the five-day confirmation stage at which 49 horses remained and were ranked according to their ratings. On 4 April the final field of 40 runners was declared:http://www.aintree.co.uk/news/john_smiths_grand_national_declared_runners_reserves/ John Smith's Grand National Declared Runners & Reserves Aintree.co.uk 14 April 2012 9 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130407111735/http://www.aintree.co.uk/news/john_smiths_grand_national_declared_runners_reserves/ 7 April 2013 dead NoHorseAgeHandicap (st-lb)SPJockeyTrainerOwner(s)1Imperial Commander (IRE)1211–10Sam Twiston-DaviesNigel Twiston-DaviesOur Friends in the North2What A Friend1011-09Sam ThomasPaul NichollsG. Mason & A. Ferguson3Weird Al (IRE)1011-08Timmy MurphyDonald McCainB. D. Holden4Quel Esprit (FRA)911-07Paul TownendWillie Mullins (IRE)Red Barn Syndicate5Big Fella Thanks1111-06Denis O'ReganTom GeorgeCrossed Fingers Partnership6Seabass (IRE)1011-06Ms Katie WalshTed Walsh (IRE)Gunners Syndicate7Roberto Goldback (IRE)1111-06Barry GeraghtyNicky HendersonS. Munir8Sunnyhillboy (IRE)1011-04Richie McLernonJonjo O'NeillJ. P. McManus9Ballabriggs (IRE)1211-04Jason MaguireDonald McCainT. Hemmings10Teaforthree (IRE)911-03Nick ScholfieldRebecca CurtisT43711Across the Bay (IRE)911-02Henry BrookeDonald McCainScotch Piper Syndicate12Join Together (IRE)811-02Daryl JacobPaul NichollsI. Fogg & P. Barber13Colbert Station (IRE)911-01Tony McCoyTed Walsh (IRE)J. P. McManus14Forpadydeplasterer (IRE)1111-00Andrew J. McNamaraThomas Cooper (IRE)Goat Racing Syndicate15On His Own (IRE)911-00Ruby WalshWillie Mullins (IRE)A. & G. Wylie16Joncol (IRE)1010–13Robbie PowerPaul Nolan (IRE)K. Browne17Balthazar King (IRE)910–12Richard JohnsonPhilip HobbsThe Brushmakers18Cappa Bleu (IRE)1110–11Paul MoloneyEvan WilliamsW. & A. Rucker19Oscar Time (IRE)1210–11Mr Sam Waley-CohenMartin Lynch (IRE)R. Waley-Cohen20Always Waining (IRE)1210–10Tom O'BrienPeter BowenP. & L. Douglas21Tatenen (FRA)910–10Andrew ThorntonRichard RoweStewart family22Treacle (IRE)1210-09Noel FehilyTom Taaffe (IRE)B. Nielsen23Lost Glory (NZL)810-08Mark WalshJonjo O'NeillJ. P. McManus24Swing Bill (FRA)1210-08Conor O'FarrellDavid PipeD. Johnson25Saint Are (FRA)710-08Dougie CostelloTim VaughanD. Fox26Chicago Grey (IRE)1010-07Paul CarberryGordon Elliott (IRE)J. Earls27Quiscover Fontaine (FRA)910-07David CaseyWillie Mullins (IRE)J. P. McManus28Rare Bob (IRE)1110-06Bryan CooperDessie Hughes (IRE)D A Syndicate29The Rainbow Hunter910-06Aidan ColemanKim BaileyMay We Never Be Found Out30Becauseicouldntsee (IRE)1010-06Martin FerrisNoel Glynn (IRE)N. Glynn31Harry the Viking810–06Ryan MahonPaul NichollsA. Ferguson, G. Mason, R. Wood & P. Done32Mr. Moonshine (IRE)910-05Peter Buchanan Sue SmithA. Strang-Steel, D. Pryde & J. Beaumont33Mumbles Head (IRE)1210-04Jamie MoorePeter BowenP. Thompson34Ninetieth Minute (IRE)1010-03Niall MaddenTom Taaffe (IRE)D. Cox35Auroras Encore (IRE)1110-03Ryan ManiaSue SmithD. Pryde, J. Beaumont & D. P. van der Hoeven36Tarquinius (FRA)1010-02Wilson RenwickGordon Elliott (IRE)R. Gilbert37Any Currency (IRE)1010-00Ian PophamMartin KeighleyCash Is King38Major Malarkey (IRE)1009-13Tom ScudamoreNigel Twiston-DaviesBaker, Dodd & Cooke39Soll809-12Mark GrantJo HughesD. Mossop40Viking Blond (FRA)809-11Adam WedgeNigel Twiston-DaviesC. Mould Great Britain unless stated. Amateur jockeys denoted by preceding title, e.g. Mr. Race overview The starter Hugh Barclay got the field of 40 horses off and running at the first attempt, the start line having been moved 90 yards closer to the first fence and further away from the spectators' stands. Seabass was sent off as 11/2 favourite, with jockey Katie Walsh becoming the first female rider to start a Grand National as favourite. Her brother Ruby Walsh was second-favourite on board On His Own. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/grand-national/9976317/Grand-National-2013-Ryan-Mania-rides-66-1-shot-Auroras-Encore-to-victory-at-Aintree.html Grand National 2013: Ryan Mania rides 66–1 shot Auroras Encore to victory at Aintree The Daily Telegraph 10 April 2013 6 April 2013 Marcus Armytage London For the first time in history, all 40 runners made it to the Canal Turn – the eighth of the 30 fences – without mishap. Across the Bay led over the Turn from Balthazar King, while three riders were unseated. Andrew Thornton became the first of only two jockeys in the 2013 National to fall from his mount as the field streamed over the 12th fence. The Chair is the penultimate fence on the first circuit and marked the end of the race for champion jockey Tony McCoy who was unseated from Colbert Station. Thirty-two of the 40 participants were still in contention going onto the second circuit, led by Across the Bay from Balthazar King, Oscar Time, and Teaforthree. All the remaining runners safely jumped the second Becher's Brook, the first time since 1996 that the famous fence had not claimed any fallers. Ruby Walsh fell at Valentine's (the 25th fence) after which several runners had been pulled up, leaving 21 still racing. Irish-trained Oscar Time and Welsh-trained Teaforthree led the field, with Auroras Encore emerging in third position. At the final fence, Paul Carberry pulled up Chicago Grey while Mumbles Head refused and two other horses unseated their riders. At the elbow on the 494-yard run-in, Auroras Encore had extended his lead over Teaforthree and Oscar Time, the latter fading and quickly overtaken by Cappa Bleu. At the line, the pairing of Auroras Encore and Ryan Mania – taking his first ride in the Grand National – won by a distance of nine lengths, Cappa Bleu pipped Teaforthree for second place, Oscar Time finished in fourth and Rare Bob was fifth. Seventeen runners completed the course. Finishing order PositionHorseJockeySPDistancePrize money1Auroras Encore (IRE)Ryan Mania66 1Won by 9 lengths£547,2682Cappa Bleu (IRE)Paul Moloney12 1Neck£205,8233Teaforthree (IRE)Nick Scholfield10 111 lengths£102,8634Oscar Time (IRE)Mr Sam Waley-Cohen66 18 lengths£51,3835Rare Bob (IRE)Bryan Cooper16 16 lengths£25,8386Swing Bill (FRA)Conor O'Farrell80 110 lengths£12,8707SollMark Grant33 13 lengths£6,6308Tarquinius (FRA)Wilson Renwick100 11 1 2 lengths£3,5109Saint Are (FRA)Dougie Costello50 112 lengths£1,95010Always Waining (IRE)Tom O'Brien33 11 1 2 lengths£97511Major Malarkey (IRE)Tom Scudamore50 11 1 2 lengths12Join Together (IRE)Daryl Jacob25 122 lengths13Seabass (IRE)Ms Katie Walsh11 2 F1 1 4 lengths14Across the Bay (IRE)Henry Brooke40 13 1 2 lengths15Balthazar King (IRE)Richard Johnson16 11 length16Quiscover Fontaine (FRA)David Casey40 144 lengths17Any Currency (IRE)Ian Popham100 1Last to complete Non-finishers FenceHorseJockeySPFate8 (Canal Turn)The Rainbow HunterAidan Coleman50 1Unseated rider8 (Canal Turn)Treacle (IRE)Noel Fehily33 1Unseated rider8 (Canal Turn)Big Fella ThanksDenis O'Regan33 1Unseated rider11Ninetieth Minute (IRE)Niall Madden80 1Pulled up12Tatenen (FRA)Andrew Thornton100 1Fell14Viking Blond (FRA)Adam Wedge66 1Pulled up15 (The Chair)Colbert Station (IRE)Tony McCoy12 1Unseated rider17Lost Glory (NZL)Mark Walsh50 1Pulled up19 (open ditch)Joncol (IRE)Robbie Power50 1Pulled up19 (open ditch)What A FriendSam Thomas33 1Pulled up21Becauseicouldntsee (IRE)Martin Ferris66 1Pulled up22 (Becher's Brook)Imperial Commander (IRE)Sam Twiston-Davies11 1Pulled up23 (Foinavon)Forpadydeplasterer (IRE)Andrew McNamara66 1Pulled up23 (Foinavon)Quel Esprit (FRA)Paul Townend40 1Pulled up23 (Foinavon)Weird Al (IRE)Timmy Murphy66 1Pulled up24 (Canal Turn)Ballabriggs (IRE)Jason Maguire20 1Pulled up25 (Valentine's)On His Own (IRE)Ruby Walsh8 1Fell25 (Valentine's)Harry the VikingRyan Mahon40 1Pulled up27 (open ditch)Mr. Moonshine (IRE)Peter Buchanan66 1Pulled up30Mumbles Head (IRE)Jamie Moore100 1Refused30Sunnyhillboy (IRE)Richie McLernon20 1Unseated rider30Roberto Goldback (IRE)Barry Geraghty25 1Unseated rider30Chicago Grey (IRE)Paul Carberry11 1Pulled up Colours 75 John Smith's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) 2013 horizontal left center Owner Mr D G Pryde.svg Royal blue, yellow diamond, checked sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow diamond Auroras Encore1st @ 66/1 Owner Mr and Mrs William Rucker.svg Royal blue, pink hoop Cappa Bleu2nd @ 12/1 Owner Conyers, O'Reilly, Roddis, Zeffman.svg Dark blue and white stripes, halved sleeves Teaforthree3rd @ 10/1 Owner R Waley-cohen and sir Martin and S Broughton.svg Brown, orange seams and sleeves, orange and brown quartered cap Oscar Time4th @ 66/1 Owner D A Syndicate.svg Royal blue, red seams, royal blue sleeves and cap Rare Bob5th @ 16/1 Owner Mr D A Johnson.svg Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Swing Bill6th @ 80/1 Owner Mr Derrick Mossop.svg Dark blue, royal blue chevrons, dark blue cap, royal blue star Soll7th @ 33/1 Owner Mr Richard Gilbert.svg ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves and cap Tarquinius8th @ 100/1 Owner Mr D W Fox.svg Light green, yellow inverted triangle, yellow sleeves, red diamonds, yellow cap, red diamonds Saint Are9th @ 50/1 Owner Mr and Mrs Peter James Douglas.svg Mauve and purple diabolo, purple sleeves, mauve armlets and diamond on purple cap Always Waining10th @ 33/1 75 horizontal left center Owner Baker Dodd and Cooke.svg Yellow, large black spots and armlets, black and yellow quartered cap Major Malarkey11th @ 50/1 Owner Mr Ian J Fogg.svg Royal blue, orange star, royal blue sleeves, orange stars and cap Join Together12th @ 25/1 Owner Gunners Syndicate.svg Maroon, white braces and sleeves Seabass13th @ 11/2 F Owner Scotch Piper Syndicate.svg Light blue, brown star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap Across The Bay14th @ 40/1 Owner The Brushmakers.svg Red, royal blue stars, hooped sleeves and star on cap Balthazar King15th @ 16/1 Owner Mr John P McManus_red_cap.svg Emerald green, yellow hoops, red cap Quiscover Fontaine16th @ 40/1 Owner Cash Is King.svg Pink and mauve (quartered), mauve sleeves, white cap Any Currency17th @ 100/1 Owner Mrs D Thompson.svg Pink, purple cross belts, hooped sleeves, purple cap Mumbles HeadRefused @ 100/1 Owner Mr B E Nielsen.svg Black, yellow cap TreacleUnseated Rider @ 33/1 Owner Mr Ian A Robinson.svg Black, white stars, striped sleeves, black cap Imperial CommanderPulled Up @ 11/1 75 horizontal left center Owner Mr Trevor Hemmings.svg Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and cap BallabriggsPulled Up @ 20/1 Owner Mr Ged Mason.svg white, royal blue epaulets, white sleeves, red spots, royal blue cap What A FriendPulled Up @ 33/1 Owner Mr D Cox.svg Dark blue, emerald green seams, white cap Ninetieth MinutePulled Up @ 80/1 Owner The Stewart Family.svg Black and white (halved), red sleeves and cap TatenenFell @ 100/1 Owner Crossed Fingers Partnership.svg Light blue, royal blue star, white and royal blue check sleeves and cap Big Fella ThanksUnseated Rider @ 33/1 Owner Mr Noel Glynn.svg White, light blue sash, brown cap Becausei­couldntseePulled Up @ 66/1 Owner Mr John P McManus_star_on_cap.svg Emerald Green, Yellow hoops, Emerald Green cap, White star SunnyhillboyUnseated Rider @ 20/1 Owner Goat Racing Syndicate.svg Red and white stripes, hooped sleeves, striped cap Forpadyde­plastererPulled Up @ 66/1 Owner Mr Andrew Dick.svg Black, grey disc, armlets and cap Weird AlPulled Up @ 66/1 Owner Mr John Earls.svg Maroon, yellow star, hooped sleeves, yellow cap Chicago GreyPulled Up @ 11/1 75 horizontal left center Owner Mrs Kay Browne.svg Red, white cross of lorraine and sleeves, red cap JoncolPulled Up @ 50/1 Owner Mr Kevin T Clancy.svg Emerald green, red hoop, halved sleeves, red cap The Rainbow HunterUnseated Rider @ 50/1 Owner Mrs C Strang Steel.svg Cerise, white sash, black cap Mr MoonshinePulled Up @ 66/1 Owner Mr S Munir.svg Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Roberto GoldbackUnseated Rider @ 25/1 Owner Mr John P McManus.svg Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Colbert StationUnseated Rider @ 12/1 Owner Red Barn Syndicate.svg Black, light blue sleeves, red cap Quel EspritPulled Up @ 40/1 Owner Mrs Caroline Mould.svg Red, royal blue chevrons, armlets and star on cap Viking BlondPulled Up @ 66/1 Owner Mr Graham Wylie.svg Black and beige (halved), chevrons on sleeves, beige cap On His OwnFell @ 8/1 Owner Mr John P McManus_blue_cap.svg Emerald green, yellow hoops, royal blue cap Lost GloryPulled Up @ 50/1 Owner Sir Alex Ferguson.svg Red, white stars on sleeves Harry The VikingPulled Up @ 40/1 Reaction Sue Smith became only the third woman to train a Grand National winner, after Jenny Pitman (1983 and 1995) and Venetia Williams (2009). Smith said afterward: "I knew the ground was right for him and hoped everything else was. He stayed down the middle and had a bit of luck in running. He didn't have a lot of weight and that helped, too." Auroras Encore was jockey Ryan Mania's first ride in the National. He said after his victory: "There are no words to describe it. I got a dream ride round. I couldn't believe my luck." Mania added that he could not "go too mad" with his celebrations as he was due to race at Hexham the next day.Grand National https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/grand-national/9976943/Grand-National-2013-I-cant-go-mad-Im-racing-tomorrow-says-Auroras-Encore-jockey-Ryan-Mania.html Grand National 2013: I can't go mad, I'm racing tomorrow, says Auroras Encore jockey Ryan Mania Telegraph 6 April 2013 9 April 2013 London He did race the following afternoon, but was injured in a fall during the St. John Lee Handicap Hurdle and had to be airlifted to Newcastle Royal Infirmary where he was described as being in a "stable" condition.Horse Racing https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/9977341/Grand-National-winning-jockey-Ryan-Mania-taken-to-hospital-in-air-ambulance-after-suffering-fall-at-Hexham.html Grand National winning jockey Ryan Mania taken to hospital in air ambulance after suffering fall at Hexham Telegraph 7 April 2013 9 April 2013 London He was released from hospital two days later with minor neck and back injuries, saying he was "feeling a bit tired and a bit sore but apart from that I'm OK, it's nothing serious."https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/apr/09/grand-national-ryan-mania-released-hospital London The Guardian Tony Paley Grand National-winning jockey Ryan Mania released from hospital 9 April 2013 With two equine fatalities in each of the two previous Nationals, much of the media commentary after the 2013 race hailed the fact that all 40 runners had returned safely to the stables and that only two had fallen at the modified fences. The RSPCA's chief executive Gavin Grant said that his organisation was "delighted that the changes seem to have contributed to a safe yet competitive race." Roly Owers of World Horse Welfare added: "Aintree can take considerable credit for the improvements they have made to the course. It is too early to say with certainty whether the softer fences are making a difference, but ... the initial signs are encouraging."Greg Wood at Aintree https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/apr/06/aintree-hail-new-era-grand-national Aintree hail new era for Grand National with all runners back safe | Sport | The Observer Guardian 1 January 1970 9 April 2013 London Channel 4 enjoyed a 61% share of the UK terrestrial television audience at its peak during the race. Though its peak viewing figures were down by 2 million from the 2012 race which was broadcast on the BBC and watched by nearly 11 million in the UK, they were slightly above those registered by the BBC in 2011 and 2009 and more than 1 million above those achieved in 2010.Greg Wood https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/apr/07/grand-national-ratings-delight-channel-4 Grand National coverage ratings bring delight for Channel 4 Racing | Sport The Guardian 1 January 1970 9 April 2013 London Broadcasting Auroras Encore has taken over and leads the National field up the run-in. They head to the elbow, Auroras Encore from Teaforthree, then Oscar Time back in third place, followed by Cappa Bleu and Swing Bill. Inside the final furlong, Auroras Encore and Ryan Mania out in front here and has drawn eight lengths clear of the tiring Teaforthree, Cappa Bleu running on, but it will go to the Sue Smith team! Auroras Encore and Ryan Mania win the John Smith's Grand National! Channel 4 lead commentator Simon Holt describes the climax of the race. Watch exclusive coverage of the 2013 Grand National from Aintree Channel 4 http://racing.channel4.com/watch-now/live/index.html 6 April 2013 6 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130318011108/http://racing.channel4.com/watch-now/live/index.html 18 March 2013 dead dmy-all 35% 1 right As the Grand National is accorded the status of an event of national interest in the United Kingdom and is listed on the Ofcom Code on Sports and Other Listed and Designated Events, it must be shown on free-to-air terrestrial television in the UK. Channel 4 took over the broadcasting rights from the BBC for a four-year period from 2013.GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/17423844 BBC Sport – Channel 4 gets rights for Grand National, Derby and Royal Ascot BBC 19 March 2012 15 April 2012 Clare Balding and Nick Luck presented Channel 4's coverage, supported by Jim McGrath, Mick Fitzgerald and Graham Cunningham. Reports were provided by Rishi Persad and Alice Plunkett and betting updates by Tanya Stevenson and Brian Gleeson. Balding, Fitzgerald and Persad were previously regulars of BBC's coverage team for the race in recent years. The commentary team was composed of Richard Hoiles, Ian Bartlett (also previously part of the BBC's team) and Simon Holt. As lead commentator for Channel 4, Holt called the winner home for the first time.Channel 4's Grand National Showcase http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/channel-4s-grand-national-showcase Channel 4 20 March 2013 20 March 2013 After the race, Nick Luck, Mick Fitzgerald and Richard Hoiles provided the viewers with a detailed re-run of the race. Whereas the BBC lost the television rights for the race, its radio station 5 Live broadcast the race as before, the 81st consecutive running of the National to be covered live on BBC radio. See also Horseracing in Great Britain List of British National Hunt races References 2 2013 Grand National Grand National Grand National Grand