1862 Grand National
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The 1862 Grand National was the 24th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 12 March 1862.[1]
Quick Facts Location, Date ...
Grand National | |
Location | Aintree |
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Date | 12 March 1862 |
Winning horse | The Huntsman |
Starting price | 3/1 F |
Jockey | Harry Lamplugh |
Trainer | Harry Lamplugh |
Owner | Viscount de Namur |
Conditions | Good (good to firm in places) |
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The race was marred by the only recorded human fatality in the history of the race when Jame's Wynne suffered chest injuries from which he died hours after the race.[2]