The Grand National is the most famous steeplechase in the world. Millions look forward to the event each year, whether they attend the racecourse in Merseyside or watch it on television.

Here is a look back at the most recent winners to see if there are any clues about this year’s race.

Noble Yeats (2022)

When he prevailed in the 2022 Grand National, Noble Yeats became the youngest winner of the race since 1940. It was the fourth consecutive year that a horse from Ireland had been successful in this marathon contest.

Emmet Mullins’ runner is set to return this year where he will be hoping to emulate what Tiger Roll achieved in 2019 by defending his crown. He is the 8/1 favourite in the Paddy Power horse racing betting for the race.

Since scoring in the Grand National last April, Noble Yeats has established himself as a Cheltenham Gold Cup contender. He is 8/1 in the Cheltenham racing betting for the big race at the Festival where he has just three horses ahead of him in that market.

Minella Times (2021)

Rachael Blackmore broke records and became the first female jockey to win the Grand National in the 2021 renewal. The Irish rider partnered Minella Times to success, and she gave him an excellent ride, showcasing how talented and relaxed she is in the saddle.

With just 10st 3lb on his back, Minella Times was one of the horses at the bottom end of the weights in 2021. He proved to be off a lenient mark for his ability and he took advantage of that at Aintree.

Tiger Roll (2018, 2019)

As the first back-to-back winner of the race since Red Rum in 1974, Tiger Roll became a Grand National great when he scored in 2019. His first Grand National victory arrived in 2018 when the small horse got the better of Pleasant Company to score by a head in a close finish. 12 months later, with 6lb extra on his back, he was triumphant by just under three lengths.

With wins also in the Triumph Hurdle, Cross Country Chase and National Hunt Challenge Cup, Tiger Roll had an extraordinary career. He was denied a third shot at the Grand National in 2020 as there was no race.

One For Arthur (2017)

The Lucinda Russell-trained One For Arthur became just the second horse from Scotland to win the Grand National when he scored in 2017. The eight-year-old was held up at the back end of the field in the opening circuit. Under the hands of Derek Fox, the pair crept into the race as it progressed, eventually finishing better than any other runner to score comfortably.

With her victory in the Aintree feature, Russell became the fourth female trainer to win the Grand National. She followed Jenny Pitman, Venetia Williams and Sue Smith who all had previously lifted the winning trophy.

Hopefully, the latest renewal of the steeplechase is another thriller and we will be talking about it for years to come.

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