Grand National 2017: One for Arthur wins at Aintree

Summary

One for Arthur (14-1) wins the 170th Grand National at Aintree
Ridden by Derek Fox and trained by Lucinda Russell
Owned by Belinda McClung and Debs Thomson - aka the 'Two Golf Widows'
Scotland's first National winner since Rubstic in 1979
2nd: Cause of Causes (16-1), 3rd: Saint Are (25-1), 4th: Blaklion (8-1 fav)
Definitly Red pulled up at ninth fence
All 40 horses come home safely

Live Reporting

Mike Henson

Bye for nowpublished at 18:20 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
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That is your lot for today.
Jockey Derek Fox doesn't have any rides tomorrow, which sounds like it is just as well as he plans his night of celebrations.
When he checks his phone tomorrow morning though the dream won't have ended.
This is how he won the 2017 Grand National.
See you next time.
The rest of the finisherspublished at 18:13 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
Just to get round is a triumph though. Here are the rest of the finishers.
11th Ballynagour
12th Le Mercurey
13th Goodtoknow
14th Just A Par
15th La Vaticane
16th The Last Samuri
17th Tenor Nivernais
18th Roi Des Francs
19th Wonderful Charm
The top 10published at 18:13 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
This is the top 10 home.
1st One For Arthur 14-1
2nd Cause Of Causes 16-1 4 1/2 lengths
3rd Saint Are 25-1 3 3/4 lengths
4th Blaklion 8-1 favourite 1/2 length
5th Gas Line Boy
6th Vieux Lion Rouge
7th Lord Windermere
8th Regal Encore
9th Pleasant Company
10th Houblon Des Obeaux
'An absolutely amazing day'published at 18:10 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
One For Arthur is owned by the Two Golf Widows, aka Deborah Thomson and Belinda McClung, and they were left in disbelief after watching their horse triumph by four and a half lengths.
Thomson said: "I just can't believe it. It's been an absolutely amazing day. Arthur just cruised that race, Derek rode so well and I'm just a bit lost for words really. "I just can't believe we've won the Grand National - it's fantastic."
"He's given us a fantastic journey." McClung added: "I thought this morning, it's baking hot so there's no pressure now, he's not going to win on that ground but I have to say he's just shown his class today. "He's amazing and he got a great ride."
Cornelius' final words ...published at 18:08 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
Cornelius Lysaght
BBC horse racing correspondent at Aintree
A really good race, lots of drama but the sort of drama the Grand National longs for.
'Personal pride to show you can compete with the big boys'published at 18:08 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
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Assistant trainer Peter Scudamore: "We've had to work hard to get where we are.
"It's a personal pride to show you can compete with the big boys."
Ruby clings on for ninthpublished at 18:08 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
Five from home, Pleasant Company very nearly was floored but Ruby Walsh rode out the stumble like a champion rodeo rider to keep his mount in the race. He only managed ninth though in the end.
Props and slipspublished at 18:05 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
A replay of the race shows just how well 17-year-old jockey Jack Kennedy did to guide Roi Des Francs back into contention after he was lead astray by a loose horse.
Danny Cook has revealed that Definitly Red was going well before an awkward landing sent his saddle slipping round and the pair out of the race.
Balding seal of approvalpublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
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Each-way final slotpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
A few bookmakers pay out each-way all the way down to sixth.
It is Vieux Lion Rouge that fills that final paying slot.
Spoils of victorypublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
The announcer on the winners enclosure microphone has set his bombast level only a notch below X-Factor.
He rolls his Rs hard and long as he heralds the connections of One For Arthur and invites them up to the top step to receive the brand spanking new trophy that comes with brand spanking new sponsors.
Image source, Reuters
get involved
Get Involvedpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
#bbcracing
Nathan Blackman: My son Arthur cheering on his horse! Can't believe that he won! Well done One for Arthur
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Arthur was the 35th most popular boy's name in the United Kingdom last year, up 20 places.
A lot of giddy new parents out there. Either flush from financial winnings or lack of sleep.
The story behind One For Arthurpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport at Aintree
- Only second ever Scottish-trained winner after Rubstic in 1979
- Lucinda Russell fourth woman to train a Grand National winner after Jenny Pitman, Venetia Williams and Sue Smith
- Jockey Derek Fox only returned from injury three days before his first ride in the big race
- Horse owned by friends Belinda McClung and Debs Thomson, who go under the name 'The Two Golf Widows'
Image source, Reuters
Back in the saddlepublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
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More from Derek Fox: "I was injured on 9 March, I got a heavy fall on the novice chase and that was four weeks ago on Thursday.
"This is the best feeling I have ever had or probably ever will have and I want to take most of it in. I don't often get a chance to ride a horse as good as that."
'Unbelievable'published at 17:46 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
BBC Radio 5 live
Winning jockey Derek Fox: "It's the best feeling I've ever had. He's just such a brave horse. A sign of a true race horse to win the Grand National. It's unbelievable."
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Each-way offerspublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
Some bookmakers pay out all the way down to sixth so for those looking for a slice of the each-way action...
Gas Line Boy, a valuable 50-1 shot, was fifth and.... we are still searching for the sixth.
Let you know as soon as we do.
All home safe and soundpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
Aintree have reported that the 40 runners have come back unharmed.
Great news for everyone.
get involved
Get Involvedpublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
#bbcracing
Harvey Cullen: Just had the winner from my Sun bed here in Barbados
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The tension looks a little more bearable from there Harvey...
'I've just won the National!'published at 17:39 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
One For Arthur trainer Lucinda Russell: "That was amazing, I'm tearful but it is amazing.
"It's total credit to Derek, he never panicked. I have just won the National!"
Image source, PA
Fox battled back from injurypublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 8 April 2017
Cornelius Lysaght
BBC horse racing correspondent at Aintree
Derek Fox was injured on the 9th of March and battled to be back this week and battled here to win the Grand National.
Image source, Reuters