2014 Grand National

English steeplechase horse race April 2017 April 2017 2014 Grand National Grand National Aintree Racecourse 5 April 2014 France Pineau de Re 25/1 Ireland Leighton Aspell England Richard Newland John A. Provan Good to soft 136px100px 2013 2015 right 275px Full replay of the 2014 Grand National Racing TV, YouTube The 2014 Grand National (officially known as the 2014 Crabbie's Grand National for sponsorship reasons) was the 167th 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 5 April 2014. The maximum permitted field of 40 runners competed for a share of a record £1 million prize fund, which makes the National the most valuable jump race in Europe. It was sponsored by Crabbie's for the first time, the ginger beer producer having taken over the sponsorship rights from John Smith's after the 2013 Grand National. The race was broadcast live on television by Channel 4 for the second time, having won the TV rights from the BBC after 2012, while the BBC retains the UK radio coverage rights it has held since 1927. Pineau de Re, a 25/1 shot ridden by Leighton Aspell, won the race for trainer Dr Richard Newland and owner John Provan, to become the sixth French-bred horse to win the Grand National. Eighteen runners completed the course, and all returned safely to the stables. Race card Entries for the Grand National had to be submitted by 28 January 2014. The following day, Aintree announced that 115 horses had been entered for consideration in the 2014 Grand National, an increase of 31 on the previous year and the highest number of initial entries since 2009. Handicap weights were announced by the British Horseracing Authority in London on 11 February. There were scratchings' deadlines on 25 February and 18 March, after which 73 horses went forward to the five-day confirmation stage on 31 March. At that time they were reduced to 65 in total and the remaining contenders were ranked according to their ratings. On 3 April the final field of 40 runners was declared as follows:http://www.thecrabbiesgrandnational.co.uk/news/115-entered-1-million-crabbies-grand-national/ 115 entered for £1-million Crabbie's Grand National The Crabbies Grand National thecrabbiesgrandnational.co.uk 5 February 2014 5 February 2014 https://archive.today/20140205135943/http://www.thecrabbiesgrandnational.co.uk/news/115-entered-1-million-crabbies-grand-national/ deadGrand National 2014: Where did your horse finish? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/26135845 24 March 2018 BBC Sport 5 April 2014Factfiles for every runner in the 2014 Crabbie's Grand National http://www.aintree.co.uk/news/factfiles_for_every_runner_in_the_2014_crabbies_grand_national/ Aintree.co.uk 6 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140407091037/http://www.aintree.co.uk/news/factfiles_for_every_runner_in_the_2014_crabbies_grand_national/ 7 April 2014 dead dmy-all No Colours Horse Age Handicap (st-lb) SP http://www.aintree.co.uk/news/all_starting_prices_for_the_2014_crabbies_grand_national/ All starting prices for the 2014 Crabbie's Grand National 5 April 2014 5 May 2014 Aintree.co.uk https://web.archive.org/web/20140407090444/http://www.aintree.co.uk/news/all_starting_prices_for_the_2014_crabbies_grand_national/ 7 April 2014 dead dmy-all Jockey Trainer Owner(s)1x50pxTidal Bay (IRE)1311–1016 1Sam Twiston-DaviesPaul NichollsA. & G. Wylie2x50pxLong Run (FRA)911–0912 1Mr. Sam Waley-CohenNicky HendersonRobert Waley-Cohen3x50pxHunt Ball (IRE)911–0750 1Andrew TinklerNicky HendersonAtlantic Equine4x50pxTriolo d'Alene (FRA)711–0616 1Barry GeraghtyNicky HendersonS. & C. Orr5x50pxRocky Creek (IRE)811–0516 1Noel FehilyPaul NichollsJohnson & Stewart families6x50pxQuito de la Roque (FRA)1011–0140 1Brian O'ConnellColm Murphy (IRE)Gigginstown House Stud7x50pxColbert Station (IRE)1011–0033 1Mark WalshTed Walsh (IRE)J. P. McManus8x50pxWalkon (FRA)911–0040 1Wayne HutchinsonAlan KingMcNeill family9x50pxBalthazar King (IRE)1010–1314 1Richard JohnsonPhilip HobbsThe Brushmakers10x50pxWayward Prince1010–1366 1Jack DoyleHilary ParrottJ. & H. Parrott11x50pxMr. Moonshine (IRE)1010–1220 1Ryan ManiaSue SmithD. Pryde, J. Beaumont & D. van der Hoeven12x50pxTeaforthree (IRE)1010–1210 1 JFNick ScholfieldRebecca CurtisConyers, O'Reilly, Roddis, Zeffman13x50pxAcross the Bay (IRE)1010–1150 1Henry BrookeDonald McCainScotch Piper Syndicate14x50pxDouble Seven (IRE)810–1110 1 JFA. P. McCoyMartin Brassil (IRE)J. P. McManus15x50pxBattle Group910–1040 1Brendan PowellJohnny FarrellyJolly Boys Outing16x50pxBuckers Bridge (IRE)810–1066 1Andrew LynchHenry de Bromhead (IRE)A. & A. Potts17x50pxLíon Na Bearnaí (IRE)1210–1033 1Davy RussellTom Gibney (IRE)The Lock Syndicate18x50pxPrince de Beauchene (FRA)1110–1020 1Paul TownendWillie Mullins (IRE)A. & G. Wylie19x50pxMonbeg Dude (IRE)910–0916 1Paul CarberryMichael ScudamoreOydunow20x50pxBig Shu (IRE)910–0814 1Peter BuchananPeter Maher (IRE)H. Duffy/R. Robinson/C. Woods21x50pxBurton Port (IRE)1010–0816 1Brian HardingJonjo O'NeillT. Hemmings22x50pxOur Father (IRE)810–0825 1Denis O'ReganDavid PipeIves & Johnson families23x50pxMountainous (IRE)910–0740 1Jamie MooreRichard LeeWalters Plant Hire, J. & J. Potter24x50pxThe Rainbow Hunter1010–0725 1Aidan ColemanKim BaileyMay We Never Be Found Out25x50pxVintage Star (IRE)810–0750 1Brian HughesSue SmithT. Hemmings26x50pxChance Du Roy (FRA)1010–0633 1Tom O'BrienPhilip HobbsD. Du Pre27x50pxHawkes Point910–0650 1Ryan MahonPaul NichollsG. Roach28x50pxKruzhlinin (GER)710–06100 1Wilson RenwickDonald McCainP. & C. Rooney29x50pxPineau De Re (FRA)1110–0625 1Leighton AspellRichard NewlandJ. A. Provan30x50pxGolan Way1010–0566 1Michael ByrneTim VaughanW R B Racing 5831x50pxTwirling Magnet (IRE)810–05100 1Richie McLernonJonjo O'NeillG. Smith32x50pxVesper Bell (IRE)810–0540 1Katie WalshWillie Mullins (IRE)S. Ricci33x50pxThe Package1110–0414 1Tom ScudamoreDavid PipeJohnson family34x50pxRaz De Maree (IRE)910–0350 1David CondonDessie Hughes (IRE)J. J. Swan35x50pxRose of the Moon (IRE)910–0350 1Jake GreenallDavid O'MearaMiddleham Park Racing XXXIII & Ptrs36x50pxShakalakaboomboom (IRE)1010–0316 1David BassNicky HendersonL. Breslin37x50pxAlvarado (IRE)910–0233 1Paul MoloneyFergal O'BrienW. & A. Rucker38x50pxLast Time D'Albain (FRA)1010–0250 1Robbie ColganLiam Cusack (IRE)Fontstown Syndicate39x50pxOne in a Milan (IRE)910–0240 1Adam WedgeEvan WilliamsP. Langford40x50pxSwing Bill (FRA)1310–0166 1Conor O'FarrellDavid PipeHalewood Int Ltd Great Britain unless stated. Amateur jockeys denoted by preceding title, e.g. Mr. Race overview 75 Placed horses vertical center Owner Mr J A Provan.svg White, emerald green stripe, white sleeves, dark blue armlets 1: Pineau de Re Owner The Brushmakers.svg Red, royal blue stars, hooped sleeves and star on cap 2: Balthazar King Owner Mr John P McManus.svg Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap 3: Double Seven Owner Mr and Mrs William Rucker.svg Royal blue, pink hoop 4: Alvarado The race was due to go off at 4:15 pm on 5 April 2014 but a false start delayed the showpiece steeplechase. The starter Hugh Barclay got the field away at the second attempt, but Battle Group refused to race. Twirling Magnet, Burton Port and Big Shu were fallers over the first three fences, before the Canal Turn claimed three further casualties. Another three fell at Valentine's, including the 12–1 shot Long Run. Teaforthree, who was sent off joint-favourite with Double Seven at 10/1, unseated his mount at The Chair.Grand National 2014: Pineau De Re wins ahead of Balthazar King and Double Seven | Metro News https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/apr/05/grand-national-2014-live Grand National 2014: as it happened 5 April 2014 The Guardian 8 April 2014 Going onto the second circuit, 50/1 outsider Across the Bay held a strong lead until being all but carried out by the loose Tidal Bay before continuing almost tailed off. Shakalakaboomboom and Quito De La Roque were pulled up after the 20th and 21st fences respectively, then One in a Milan fell at Becher's Brook. Eighteen of the 39 runners made it over the final fence and on the long run-in to the finishing post Pineau de Re extended his lead over Balthazar King to win by five lengths. For Richard Johnson, aboard Balthazar King, this was his 18th attempt at the Grand National since his debut in the race in 1997, increasing an unwanted record for having taken most rides in the race without being victorious. A. P. McCoy finished third on Double Seven, and in doing so equalled Tom Olliver's 155-year record of having taken part in a record 19 Nationals. Alvarado was fourth and Rocky Creek came in fifth. Despite having been almost carried out, Across The Bay did complete the course, in 14th position.Armytage Marcus Grand National 2014: Leighton Aspell rides Pineau De Re to victory at Aintree https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/grand-national/10746754/Grand-National-2014-Leighton-Aspell-rides-Pineau-De-Re-to-victory-at-Aintree.html 24 March 2018 5 April 2014 The Daily Telegraph https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/grand-national/10746403/Grand-National-2014-live.html Grand National 2014: live 5 April 2014 The Daily Telegraph 8 April 2014 The charity World Horse Welfare issued a statement after the race declaring that they were pleased with the positive effect the modifications of the course and strict guidelines laid down to riders had on the welfare of the horses; however, the stewards issued a 12-day riding ban to Jack Doyle, whom they judged should have pulled up when tailed off as his mount, Wayward Prince, appeared in an exhausted state before falling at the third-last fence. Jockeys had been told in their briefing before the race to pull up any horse that was tailed off with no serious chance of winning prize money, which is paid out to 10th place.Grand National 2014: World Horse Welfare pleased with safety https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/26906569 24 March 2018 BBC Sport 5 April 2014 A stewards' inquiry was also called into the conduct of the jockeys at the start of the race, where it was claimed the welfare of assistant starter, Simon McNeill, who was knocked over but not injured, was compromised. While most of the 39 jockeys called to the inquiry initially attended, they all refused to return for a second inquiry after racing, issuing a statement in which they [the jockeys] had all agreed not to return to face the stewards as they were unhappy with the manner in which the inquiry was being conducted. Finishing order PositionHorseJockeySPDistancePrize money1stPineau De ReLeighton Aspell25 1Won by 5 lengths£561,3002ndBalthazar KingRichard Johnson14 11 1 4 lengths£211,1003rdDouble SevenA. P. McCoy10 1 JF10 lengths£105,5004thAlvaradoPaul Moloney33 12 1 2 lengths£52,7005thRocky CreekNoel Fehily16 1Short head£26,5006thChance Du RoyTom O'Brien33 13 lengths£13,2007thMonbeg DudePaul Carberry16 116 lengths£6,8008thRaz De MareeDavy Condon50 1Short head£3,6009thSwing BillConor O'Farrell66 14 1 2 lengths£2,00010thKruzhlininWilson Renwick100 12 1 2 lengths£1,00011thBuckers BridgeAndrew Lynch66 118 lengths12thThe PackageTom Scudamore14 16 lengths13thVesper BellKatie Walsh40 12 lengths14thAcross The BayHenry Brooke50 17 lengths15thMr. MoonshineRyan Mania20 137 lengths16thPrince De BeauchenePaul Townend20 133 lengths17thHunt BallAndrew Tinkler50 11 length18thHawkes PointRyan Mahon50 1Last to complete Non-finishers FenceHorseJockeySPFateStart lineBattle GroupBrendan Powell40/1Refused to start1Twirling MagnetRichie McLernon100/1Fell2Burton PortBrian Harding16/1Unseated rider3 (open ditch)Big ShuPeter Buchanan14/1Fell6 (Becher's Brook)Last Time D'AlbainRobbie Colgan50/1Unseated rider8 (Canal Turn)Tidal BaySam Twiston-Davies16/1Unseated rider8 (Canal Turn)Our FatherDenis O'Regan25/1Unseated rider8 (Canal Turn)Golan WayMichael Byrne66/1Fell9 (Valentine's)Long RunMr. Sam Waley-Cohen12/1Fell9 (Valentine's)MountainousJamie Moore40/1Fell9 (Valentine's)The Rainbow HunterAidan Coleman25/1Unseated rider15 (The Chair)TeaforthreeNick Scholfield10/1 JFUnseated rider20Shakalakaboomboom David Bass16/1Pulled up21Quito De La RoqueBrian O'Connell40/1Pulled up22 (Becher's Brook)One in a MilanAdam Wedge40/1Fell22 (Becher's Brook)Triolo D'AleneBarry Geraghty16/1Pulled up25 (Valentine's)Colbert StationMark Walsh33/1Pulled up26Rose of the MoonJake Greenall50/1Fell26Vintage StarBrian Hughes50/1Pulled up27 (open ditch)Líon Na BearnaíDavy Russell33/1Pulled up28 (ditch)Wayward PrinceJack Doyle66/1Fell29WalkonWayne Hutchinson33/1Pulled up Broadcasting and media Pineau De Re and Leighton Aspell, chased hard by Balthazar King and Richard Johnson and by Double Seven and AP McCoy. But at the elbow, it's Pineau De Re by six lengths. Inside the final furlong, Balthazar King, and after him Double Seven as they race up towards the line. Pineau De Re, the 11-year-old for trainer, Dr Richard Newland and Leighton Aspell is going to take out the Crabbie's Grand National! Pineau De Re wins, Balthazar King second, Double Seven third. Channel 4 lead commentator Simon Holt describes the climax of the race. 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. The race was broadcast live on TV by Channel 4, entering the second of their four-year deal for the race. 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. The commentary team was by Richard Hoiles, Ian Bartlett and Simon Holt, who called the winner home for the second time. After the race, Rishi Persad, Mick Fitzgerald and Richard Hoiles guided the viewers through a detailed re-run of the race. Channel 4 aimed its build-up to the race at the once-a-year punter rather than the dedicated racing fan with a special broadcast of its Sunday magazine show Sunday Brunch, as a Grand National Special Weekend Brunch, which included outside broadcast from Aintree.Sunday Brunch – Channel 4 Racing UK televised the race into bookmakers around the UK and Ireland.2014 Crabbie's Grand National Chase – Pineau De Re – YouTube The BBC continued an unbroken run of 82 consecutive renewals of the race to be broadcast live on radio, dating back to 1927. The race was part of its Saturday Sport 5 Live broadcast, presented by Mark Pougatch with pre-race build-up from former National riders Andrew Thornton and Luke Harvey. Cornelius Lysaght interviewed connections in the ring and Rob Nothman provided market updates. The commentary team for the race itself was Malcolm Tomlinson, Darren Owen, Gary O'Brien and John Hunt, who called the finish.BBC Radio 5 live – 5 live Sport, The Grand National, 2014 The Grand National also continued to move rapidly into new media with the majority of betting on the race taking place with online bookmakers. In addition to this, broadcaster Channel 4 provided an online app that could be downloaded for backers to track their runner during the race.Download Channel 4's Grand National 2014 Horse Tracker app • Sports Coverage See also Horseracing in Great Britain List of British National Hunt races References 2 External links 2014 Grand National at Racing Post 2014 Grand National Grand National Grand Category:April 2014 sports events in the United Kingdom