| Grand National | |
| Location | Aintree |
|---|---|
| Date | 2 March 1859 |
| Winning horse |  Half Caste |
| Starting price | 7/1 |
| Jockey | Chris Green |
| Trainer | Chris Green |
| Owner | Mr Willoughby |
| Conditions | Good |
The 1859 Grand National was the 21st renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 2 March 1859. [1]
| Position | Name | Jockey | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Half Caste | Chris Green | 9-7 | 7-1 | |
| 02 | Jean Du Quesne | Harry Lamplugh | 9-9 | 10-1 | Short Neck [2] |
| 03 | The Huntsman | Ben Land | 11-2 | 100-8 | |
| 04 | Midge | D. Meaney | 9-4 | 33-1 | |
| 05 | Anatis | Tommy Pickernell | 9-4 | 25-1 | |
| 06 | Orkonsta | George Stevens | 9-0 | 33-1 | |
| 07 | Ghika | Charles Boyce | 9-10 | 20-1 | |
| 08 | Escape | Tom Donaldson | 10-5 | 20-1 | |
| 09 | Ace of Hearts | John Ryan | 9-12 | 25-1 | |
| 10 | Little Charley | T. Burrowes | 10-11 | 14-1 | |
| 11 | Jealousy | Joe Kendall | 9-8 | 50-1 | |
| Fence | Name | Jockey | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weathercock | J. Enoch | 10-13 | 33-1 | Brought Down | |
| Xanthus | F. Balchin | 10-7 | 50-1 | Fell | |
| Claudius | Tom Olliver | 10-0 | 50-1 | ||
| The Brewer | Walter White | 9-10 | 100-30 | Fell | |
| Border Chief | R. Watling | 9-10 | 50-1 | ||
| Gipsy King | J. Edmunds | 9-0 | 50-1 | Pulled Up | |
| Gibraltar | T. Armstrong | 9-0 | 50-1 | ||
| Flatcatcher | T. Holmes | 8-12 | 50-1 | Knocked Over | |
| Spring | John? Nightingall | 8-7 | 40-1 | Fell | |
Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England, bordering the city of Liverpool. The racecourse is the venue for the Grand National steeplechase, which takes place annually in April over three days. Aintree also holds meetings in May and June, October (Sunday), November and December.
The 1910 Grand National was the 72nd official annual running of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 18 March 1910.
The 1970 Grand National was the 124th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 4 April 1970. Gay Trip won the race by 20 lengths, giving jockey Pat Taaffe his second winner. Only seven horses finished the race and Racoon was a fatality at the 3rd fence.
The 1966 Grand National was the 120th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 26 March 1966.
The 1939 Grand National was the 98th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 24 March 1939.
The 1929 Grand National was the 88th renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 22 March 1929.
The 1919 Grand National was the 78th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 28 March 1919.
The 1887 Grand National was the 49th renewal of the renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 25 March 1887.
The 1885 Grand National was the 47th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 27 March 1885.
The 1879 Grand National was the 41st renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 28 March 1879.
The 1876 Grand National was the 38th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 24 March 1876.
The 1875 Grand National was the 37th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 18 March 1875.
The 1872 Grand National was the 34th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, in 1872.
The 1869 Grand National was the 31st renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 3 March 1869.
The 1868 Grand National was the 30th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 4 March 1868.
The 1864 Grand National was the 26th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 9 March 1864. The winning mare was a full sister to the 1863 winner Emblem.
The 1858 Grand National was the 20th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 6 March 1858.
The 1857 Grand National was the 19th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 4 March 1857.
The 1854 Grand National was the 16th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 1 March 1854.
The 1853 Grand National was the 15th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 2 March 1853.