1969 Grand National
| Grand National | |
| Location | Aintree Racecourse |
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| Date | 29 March 1969 |
| Winning horse | Highland Wedding |
| Jockey | Eddie P. Harty, Sr. |
| Trainer | Toby Balding |
| Owner | Thomas H. McCoy, Jr. & Charles Burns |
| Conditions | Firm |
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 Replay of the 1960s Grand Nationals in full Racing UK, BBC Sport, YouTube |
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Full coverage of the 1969 Grand National (British Pathé) |
The 1969 Grand National was the 123rd renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 29 March 1969.
Twelve-year-old Highland Wedding, running in his third Grand National, was the winner by 12 lengths. He was ridden by jockey Eddie Harty, Sr., for trainer Toby Balding. The favourite was Red Alligator who fell at the 19th fence.
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