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Grand National Winners: 10 Year History (2015–2025)
The Grand National at Aintree Racecourse is one of the most iconic steeplechases in the world, and its roll of honour reads like a who’s who of National Hunt legends. From surprise victors to back to back champions, the last decade has produced drama, high stakes finishes and memorable moments. Below is a look at the winners from the past ten renewals of the world famous race, along with key stats and trivia that put the Aintree winners into context for 2026.
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Grand National Winners 2015–2025
2025: Nick Rockett J: Patrick Mullins, T: Willie Mullins – 33/1 ISP.
2024: I Am Maximus J: Paul Townend, T: Willie Mullins – 7/1 ISP.
2023: Corach Rambler J: Derek Fox, T: Lucinda Russell – 8/1 ISP.
2022: Noble Yeats J: Sam Waley-Cohen, T: Emmet Mullins – 50/1 ISP.
2021: Minella Times J: Rachael Blackmore, T: Henry de Bromhead – 11/1 ISP.
2019: Tiger Roll J: Davy Russell, T: Gordon Elliott – 4/1 ISP.
2018: Tiger Roll J: Davy Russell, T: Gordon Elliott – 10/1 ISP.
2017: One For Arthur J: Derek Fox, T: Lucinda Russell – 14/1 ISP.
2016: Rule The World J: D.J. Mullins, T: Mouse Morris – 33/1 ISP.
2015: Many Clouds J: Leighton Aspell, T: Oliver Sherwood – 25/1 ISP.
Stats & Patterns — What the Last Decade Shows
The Last Decade at a Glance
- Only three out of the last 10 favourites have won
- Seven horses have won at 10/1 or bigger
- Willie Mullins, Gordon Elliott and Lucinda Russel have won two Grand Nationals each in the last decade
- Over the last decade, all 10 winners have been aged younger than 10, with the most common age for winning being 8 (6 of last 10 winners)
- Seven of the last 10 winners have been trained in Ireland
- The biggest price winner was Noble Yeats at 50/1
Repeat Winners and Standouts
- Tiger Roll is the only horse in this period to win the Grand National twice (2018 and 2019), and remains one of the most famous modern winners.
- Willie Mullins dominated recently with back to back wins in 2024 and 2025 — a rare achievement for a trainer in modern times.
Age and Weight Trends
- Most recent winners have been aged 8–9, reflecting the importance of being a progressive and unexposed stayer over Aintree’s gruelling 4 miles 2½ furlongs distance.
- Weights carried by winners have varied widely, from Noble Yeats at 10 10 to Many Clouds at 11 09, showing there’s no single “winning weight” in modern Nationals. However, the last two winners (since the regulations changed) carriedd 11-6 and 11-8 respectively.
Shock Victories and Long Odds
- Noble Yeats won at 50/1 in 2022, one of the biggest shocks in recent years.
- Nick Rockett’s 33/1 triumph in 2025 also underlined the National’s reputation for unpredictability.
Memorable Moments from Recent Winners
Tiger Roll — Back to Back Hero
Tiger Roll’s iconic victories in 2018 and 2019 etched his name beside legends like Red Rum, becoming a fan favourite for his consistency and tenacity. He instantly become a fan favourite and his winning price of 4/1in 2019 was the shortest price for over 30 years
Winning multiple Grand Nationals is a rare thing to do, with only seven horses recording multiple victories. The immortal Red Rum is the only to manage 3 wins between 1973 and 1977, Tiger Roll became the first to win multiple Grand Nationals since then.
Noble Yeats — A Classic Underdog Tale
The 2022 winner arrived at long odds of 50/1. Coming from the yard of Emmet Mullins, Noble Yeats was shouldering 10-10 on the way round and entered the race with only a single win that season back in October.
He defied all the trends, becoming the first 7-year-old since 1940 to win the Grand National and the first modern-day winner to land the prize in his first season chasing.
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Minella Times and Rachael Blackmore’s Historic Win
Rachael Blackmore cemented herself in the jockey hall of fame with her 2021 win on Minella Times. She became the first female jockey to win the Grand National, landing the prize at 11/1, and putting the icing on the cake of a tremendous season.
They beat Balko Des Flos (a 100/1 selection) by 6 1/2 lengths and marked a milestone moment for the sport and female jockeys around the world.
Why the National’s Recent Winners Matter
The last decade of winners highlights several key themes in modern National racing:
- Trainers from Ireland and the UK have all succeeded.
- Winners have come from both short odds and long shots alike.
- From historic firsts to legendary horses, the National continues to produce unforgettable stories.
It is worth remembering, the recent changes to the race may have changed the key factors that allowed your typical 'Grand National-type' horses to flourish. While it is important to look back at the past results for trends and pointers, current form is always the best place to start your form study.
Final takeaway
The last 10 Grand National winners — from Many Clouds in 2015 to Nick Rockett in 2025 — reflect the breadth, drama and unpredictability of this world famous race. Whether it’s a well backed favourite or a 50/1 surprise, the National always delivers stories that live long in the memory.
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