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The Grand National is often billed as ‘The Greatest Steeplechase In the World’ and a contributing factor to this accolade is its unpredictability. In fact throughout its history the race has had a significant number of winners on which the bookmakers gave long odds. Amongst the long shots are five horses that have won the race since 1928 after being placed at 100-1, presenting a great opportunity to get lucky and have some fun along the way.
The first of the five was Tipperary Tim in 1928 who was only one of the two horses that finished the race that year, the other being Billy Barton who’s jockey had to remount after a fall leaving Tipperary Tim to take the race. The reason the National became a two horse race was due to Easter Hero falling at Canal Turn and causing a massive pile up leaving only seven horses in the race five of which falling before the final fence.
The following year saw sixty-six starters begin the race which inevitably lead to chaos seeing only ten horses finish the race with Greglach taking the honours. 1929 had the highest number of horses taking part in the race, a number unlikely to be surpassed as a maximum of forty horse are no allowed to compete.
Liam Treadwell funeral: 100/1 Grand National hero who died aged 34 excelled at all sport Liam Treadwell, who won the 2009 Grand National on big outsider Mon Mome, passed away in June. Unofficial winners Pre-1839. The first official running of the 'Grand National' is now considered to be the 1839 Grand Liverpool Steeplechase. There had been a similar race for several years prior to this, but its status as an official Grand National was revoked some time between 1862 and 1873. Liam Treadwell, winner of the Grand National on 100-1 Mon Mome, dead at 34 Liam Treadwell, winner of the Grand National on 100-1 Mon Mome, dead at 34 msnback to msn homelifestyle powered. The Grand National 2020 was cancelled due to health and safety concerns and was also not included. Grand National results are important when picking a winner for this year’s race. For a full recap of the most recent Grand National Results, check this 2019 Race review! For your 2021 Grand National bets check our dedicated guide.
Again in 1947 a high number of horses in the race lead to a congested pack that stifled the strong favourites, such as Prince Regent who had finished third the previous year, and allowed the Irish trained 100-1 outsider Caughoo to win.
Twenty years passed before another 100-1 outsider won the National this time due to a number of riderless horses reaching the fence after Becher’s Brook and refusing to jump blocking the following horses so they couldn’t make the jump with more than a few throwing their riders. This allowed Jockey John Buckingham riding Foinavon (The fence was later named for him) who had fallen behind the pack to catch up and slow enough to adjust his path and make the jump whilst the remaining jockeys had to remount giving Foinavon a 15 length lead when he finished.
Finally 2009 saw Mon Mome win in a strongly contested race with around a dozen horses still in with a chance with only two fences remaining. Jockey Liam Treadwell kept Mon Mome out of trouble and a good run towards the last fence left him at the head of the pack alongside Comply or Die but Mon Mome had the weight advantage that proved crucial in determining the outcome.
So in a race where anything can happen do you have the guts to back a rank outsider this year? Maybe Tharawaat or In Compliance take your fancy at 100-1 or even Midnight Haze at 66-1 could be the one for you, whatever you decide the Grand National always lives up to its reputation as ‘The Greatest Steeple Chase In The World’.
TRAGIC Liam Treadwell died after taking a ‘knock me out cocktail’ of drugs, an inquest has heard.
Treadwell shocked the world when he won the 2009 Grand National on 100-1 shot Mon Mome.
An inquest heard how Grand National-winning jockey Treadwell died after taking a cocktail of drugsHe died last June aged 34 and police discovered his body at his Shropshire home.
A post-mortem found the jockey’s cause of death to be ‘multi-drug toxicity’.
An inquest in Shrewsbury heard how Treadwell had taken the drugs on the evening of June 22.
He then texted a friend to let them know what he had done.
Read out in court, the text message said: “I’ve reached out and spoken to the crisis team this evening.
“I’ve taken a knock me out cocktail tonight. It will either end it for good or shut me down for several hours. I don’t mind which.”
John Ellery, senior coroner for Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin, said that although Treadwell had considered the risk, he did not mean to kill himself.
A conclusion of misadventure was reached.
Treadwell won the 2009 Grand National on 100-1 shot Mon MomeTreadwell was a popular member of the racing community and his death rocked the sportStatements from Treadwell’s family read out in court told of how he was an ‘outstanding’ student at school.
He was described as a ‘sociable’ and ‘bubbly’ person who went onto ride more than 300 winners as a successful jockey.
However in 2016 he was knocked unconscious for two to three minutes following a fall at Bangor racecourse in Wales.
Treadwell had to take months off to recover from his injury and Ellery said: “If there is to be one significant turning point, it seems to be that.”
Ellery added: “Beneath Liam’s public success was a history of anxiety and depression.”
Treadwell’s friend and fellow jockey Ryan Banks had taken his own life four months before his own death.
A court heard how Treadwell had a history of anxiety and depressionTreadwell in 2010 before he was treated to a new set of teethTreadwell hung up the saddle in 2018 after a series of head knocks and personal problems, including a split from wife Emily.
He also ended up in hospital on one occasion after ‘drinking to excess’.
He did return to the sport riding for trainer Alastair Ralph and his last winner came at Hereford on March 16 last year.
But it was for that amazing victory on Mon Mome that Treadwell will always be remembered.
That triumph at Aintree came aboard the joint-biggest-priced winner of the most famous race in the world.
Treadwell was also known for his teeth that Claire Balding infamously commented on after Mon Mome’s win, and later apologised for.
Treadwell laughed off the remarks and was rewarded with a new free set of teeth in the aftermath.
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Treadwell with Mon Mome trainer Williams after winning the Grand National
After hearing of his death last year, Balding tweeted: “I am desperately sad to hear of the death of Liam Treadwell. My heart goes out to his family and all his friends.
“He was the loveliest guy with a great sense of humour and I know how much the IJF has supported him in recent years. It is a tragedy to have lost him so young.”
A statement from Treadwell’s family also revealed how he had struggled with lockdown.
The statement read: “Liam didn’t enjoy long periods on his own.”
It also revealed how he had spent time with parents Mark and Lorraine and younger brother Nathan before his death.
The statement concluded: “I really don’t believe it was Liam’s time to say goodbye.”
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