1961 Grand National
| Grand National | |
| Location | Aintree Racecourse |
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| Date | 25 March 1961 |
| Winning horse | Nicolaus Silver |
| Jockey | Bobby Beasley |
| Trainer | Fred Rimell |
| Owner | Charles Vaughan |
| Conditions | Good to Firm |
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 Highlights of the 1961 Grand National (British Pathé) |
The 1961 Grand National was the 115th renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 25 March 1961.
The winner was 28/1 shot Nicolaus Silver who became the first grey winner for 90 years. He was ridden by jockey Bobby Beasley and trained by Fred Rimell. In second place was last year's winner Merryman II. O'Malley Point finished third, whilst Scottish Flight was fourth. The favourite, Jonjo, finished 7th.
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