1947 Grand National

1947 Grand National
Grand National
LocationAintree Racecourse
Date29 March 1947
Winning horseRepublic of Ireland Caughoo
Starting price100/1
JockeyRepublic of Ireland Eddie Dempsey
TrainerRepublic of Ireland Herbert McDowell
OwnerRepublic of Ireland John J. McDowell
ConditionsHeavy
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External videos
video icon Highlights of the 1947 Grand National (British Pathé)

The 1947 Grand National was the 101st renewal of the renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 29 March 1947.

The race was won by 100/1 Irish outsider Caughoo. The eight-year-old was ridden by 35-year-old jockey Eddie Dempsey and trained by Herbert McDowell, for owner John McDowell who had bought Caughoo for £50. The Irish Lough Conn finished in second place, Kami, from France, was third, and Prince Regent, also from Ireland, fourth.

Fifty-seven horses ran – the largest field since 1929 when 66 participated – and all returned safely to the stables.[1]

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