Five of the most memorable Grand Nationals

Since its first running in 1839, it has taken two World Wars to prevent the Aintree Grand National taking place, but Covid-19 has proved equal to the task as today should be another renewal of the great race, writes Tommy Lyons.

Red Marauder ridden by Richard Guest clears Becher's Brook on the second circuit during the 2001 Grand National at Aintree.

Since its first running in 1839, it has taken two World Wars to prevent the Aintree Grand National taking place, but Covid-19 has proved equal to the task as today should be another renewal of the great race.

A bomb scare came perilously close to having the same effect, when the 1997 National had to be abandoned, only to be rescheduled for the following Monday.