1960 Grand National

1960 Grand National
Grand National
LocationAintree Racecourse
Date26 March 1960
Winning horseScotland Merryman II
Starting price13/2 F
JockeyEngland Gerry Scott
TrainerEngland Neville Crump
OwnerMiss. Winifred H. Wallace
ConditionsGood
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video icon Highlights of the 1960 Grand National (British Pathé)

The 1960 Grand National was the 114th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 26 March 1960. The steeplechase was won by nine-year-old Merryman II, who, at odds of 13/2, became the first clear favourite to win for 33 years. His jockey, 22-year-old Gerry Scott, had been lucky to take part in the race, having broken his collarbone two weeks earlier. Merryman II became the first ever Scottish winner of the National.

The top weight was officially reduced to a maximum of 12 stone from 12 stone 7 lbs, though it had been over a decade since any horse had been asked to shoulder such a burden.[1]

This was the first Grand National to be televised.

  1. ^ Sporting Life Souvenir Magazine, 4 April 1987, page 22