The Randox Grand National took place at Aintree on Saturday, April 5
Millions of people from across the world tuned in to watch this year’s Grand National at Aintree.
The iconic race got underway at 4pm on Saturday afternoon with 34 horses competing for the top prize in what was the 177th running of the world-famous steeplechase race.
After galloping nearly 7km and jumping 30 fences the race was won by 33/1 Nick Rockett, who was ridden by Patrick Mullins and trained by his father, Willie.
This year, 34 runners set off, with 16 finishers.
See the full list of those who fell here.
At this time, it is not known if any of the horses who fell suffered fatal injuries. This will be updated.
Before the race, one horse had already died during this year’s festival.
Four-year-old Willy De Houelle, owned by Susannah Ricci and ridden by Rachel Blackmore, took a tumble on the fourth hurdle out from the finishing line.
A shaken Blackmore got back to her feet to be helped into an ambulance but Willy De Houelle unfortunately could not be saved.
Ahead of the Grand National in 2024, The Jockey Club announced a number of changes in a bid to reduce the number of falling horses and injuries.
They included moving the start time to 4pm and reducing the field from 40 to 34 horses.
The first fence has also been moved 60 yards nearer to the start – with the aim that runners will approach it at a slower speed.
The height of the 11th fence has also been reduced by two inches to 4ft 10ins.
The final placings for this year’s Grand National, including the winner, with 16 finishers out of 34 runners:
- Nick Rockett
- I Am Maximus
- Grangeclare West
- Iroko
- Mettingofthewaters
- Senior Chef
- Minella Cocooner
- Hewick
- Minella Indo
- Twig
- Three Card Brag
- Beauport
- Horantazu D’airy
- Vanillier
- Bravemansgame
- Chantry House