Grand National

It was a dream retirement ride for amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen, 39, winning on a 50-1 horse owned by his father.

Sam used to ride the National on his rocking horse, that's how far back it goes!" But we knew the form was there," Mr Mullins added. Second, racing has a rare capacity for enabling men and women, amateurs and professionals to compete on the biggest stage, if they're good enough. First, that Liverpool's love for the race is undimmed. Talking to ITV Racing, Waley-Cohen, who works full-time as a dentist, said: "It's a dream. The seven-year-old 50-1 horse won out over two laps and 30 fences at Aintree, leaving favourite Any Second Now (15/2) in second.

Amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen had quite the retirement ride, marking his final race by winning the Grand National horse race aboard a big outsider in 50-1 ...

He had also finished fourth, fifth and eighth in the biggest race of the lot. Waley-Cohen was emotional as he returned to the winner's enclosure one final time in his 23-year racing career to the backdrop of cheers from racegoers. It was a record seventh win over the giant National fences for Waley-Cohen, including in the Becher Chase in 2014.

The news was confirmed by trainer Paul Nolan, marking the third Grand National Festival death this year after two horses died prior to the main race event, the ...

Sam Waley-Cohen won the 2022 Grand National at Aintree on Noble Yeats, signing off his career by becoming the first amateur jockey to win the race in 32 years. You can read the full statistics about the number of horses that have sadly died at the festival over the years here. The use of the whip in the sport should be banned as it is forcing horses to go beyond what they are able to cope with and results in stress, injuries and deaths. He went peacefully and, while we are all devastated, the reality of the situation is I didn't make it to Aintree because my own father is very sick at home and unfortunately it doesn't look good. The news was confirmed by trainer Paul Nolan, marking the third Grand National Festival death this year after two horses died prior to the main race event, the Express reports. A third horse has been reported to have died during the Grand National festival after racing earlier today.

The event was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, before returning last year behind closed doors.

Ms Baird added: "We're so excited to be here. While newcomer Ian Hares, 36, said: "I've been watching the Grand National on the television all through my life and I have always wanted to be here so it is a massive thrill." Racegoers were preparing for an "electric" Grand National when they returned to the popular steeplechase for the first time in three years.

Amateur rider Sam Waley-Cohen has enjoyed a fairytale finale to his career, steering his father's horse Noble Yeats to victory in the Grand National.

He'd also finished fourth, fifth and eighth in the biggest race of the lot. Just full of love and happiness and gratefulness." Unwavering belief and love, over 23 years and never a cross word.

Noble Yeats beat overwhelming odds to win the Grand National on Saturday as amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen ended his career with what he described as a ...

"It's nice when a plan comes together... "I was probably more confident a month ago than I was today. "For Sam to go out on a win like that, you could not write it," Mullins said. "I can't speak, I was shouting too much," he said. "To my wife, long-suffering. "I do think Thomas is sitting on my back.

Camilla was at Aintree on Saturday as crowds returned to the racecourse to watch the steeplechase for the first time since 2019.

Maxim Lawrence-Botu, 18, said: “This is the second time I’ve seen her and we spoke about the time I went to see her at her house. Camilla was at Aintree on Saturday as crowds returned to the racecourse to watch the steeplechase for the first time since 2019. The Duchess of Cornwall has presented the trophy to the owner of Grand National winning horse Noble Yeats.

The mare, trained by Dan Skelton, collapsed during the Grade 1 race of the Mersey Novices' Hurdle at Aintree - after making headway towards the leaders ...

Elle Est Belle has died after suffering a 'suspected heart attack' at the Grand National 2022. - Elle Est Belle passed away after a 'suspected heart attack' at the Grand National Elle Est Belle dies after suffering a 'suspected heart attack' at Aintree and becomes second horse death at the 2022 Grand National Festival