Grand National Quiz: 20 brainteasers ahead of the big race on April 14

Grand National quiz questions

1. In what year did Tony McCoy win his one and only Grand National on Don't Push It?

2. Name the movie that starred John Hurt and told the tale behind the 1981 winner Aldaniti.

3. Ginger McCain won the race four times, three with Red Rum, but can you name his other winner?

4. Gordon Elliott is now a record-breaking trainer in Ireland, but how many winners had he trained at home when Silver Birch won in 2007?

5. Which horse won the race twice in the 1930s and now has a novice chase named after him at Ascot?

6. Foinavon's victory at 100/1 is one of the most famous, but can you remember the year?

7. Who rode Red Rum to his first two victories?

8. What was unusual about the jockey of 1980 winner Ben Nevis?

9. Most people can remember Jenny Pitman was the first lady to train a National winner in 1983 with Corbiere, but she also won in in 1995. With which horse?

10. Last Suspect, a 50/1 winner of the 1985 Grand National, ran in the same colours as the legendary Arkle. Name their owner.

11. What was unique about Lord Gyllene's win in 1997?

12. Which pair were the most recent father-son combination to enjoy success?

13. Who owned 1994 winner Miinnehoma?

14. How many horses finished the race in 2001 when Red Marauder won?

15. Best Mate's jockey Jim Culloty won the race in 2002 on which horse?

16. Bryony Frost has been making her own headlines this season, but on which horse did her father, Jimmy, win the race?

17. Before the race was shortened in distance, which horse held the fastest time?

18. What was the first ever winner of the race in 1839 called?

19. Which lady rider has come closest to winning the race?

20. Which current jockey has ridden in the race the most times without winning?

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