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1947 Grand National

1947 Grand National
Grand National
Location Aintree Racecourse
Date 29 March 1947
Winning horse Republic of Ireland Caughoo
Jockey Republic of Ireland Eddie Dempsey
Trainer Republic of Ireland Herbert McDowell
Owner Republic of Ireland John J. McDowell
Conditions Heavy
1946
1948
External video
Highlights of the 1947 Grand National (British Pathé)

The 1947 Grand National was the 101st renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 29 March 1947.

The race was won by 100/1 Irish outsider Caughoo. The eight-year-old was ridden by 35-year-old jockey Eddie Dempsey and trained by Herbert McDowell, for owner John McDowell who had bought Caughoo for £50. The Irish Lough Conn finished in second place, Kami, from France, was third, and Prince Regent, also from Ireland, fourth.

Fifty-seven horses ran — the largest field since 1929 when 66 participated — and all returned safely to the stables.


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