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Grand National Results 2015: Many Clouds wins
Many Clouds won the 2015 Grand National in fine style at Aintree.
The 25/1 winner was ridden by Leighton Aspell - who triumphed in last year's race with Pineau de Re.
Here's what trainer Oliver Sherwood has said after seeing his charge take the spoils:
"I can't put it into words. It is the best moment of my life, bar marrying my wife. I can't believe it. I watched it on my own. Rainbow Hunter fell and then we were in front. It was some spin. I am delighted."
Many Clouds ridden by Leighton Aspell celebrates winning the Crabbies Grand National 2015
Many Clouds clears the Chair before going on to win
Full result of the race
1st 2 Many Clouds (IRE) O Sherwood 8 11-9 L P Aspell 25/1
2nd 1¾ 24 Saint Are (FR) T R George 9 10-6 pt P J Brennan 25/1
3rd 6 21 Monbeg Dude (IRE) M Scudamore 10 10-7 L Treadwell 40/1
4th 3½ 37 Alvarado (IRE) F O'Brien 10 10-3 Paul Moloney 20/1
5th 1½ 7 Shutthefrontdoor (IRE) Jonjo O'Neill 8 11-2 pt A P McCoy 6/1f
6th 2¼ 40 Royale Knight Dr R D P Newland 9 10-2 Brendan Powell 25/1
7th 10 26 Tranquil Sea (IRE) W Greatrex 13 10-5 t G Sheehan 33/1
8th 2¼ 18 Cause Of Causes (USA) G Elliott 7 10-9 pt P Carberry 14/1
9th 14 38 Soll D Pipe 10 10-2 bt T Scudamore 9/1
10th 10 32 Chance Du Roy (FR) P J Hobbs 11 10-4 p T J O'Brien 40/1
11th 5 13 Mon Parrain (FR) P F Nicholls 9 10-11 bt Sean Bowen 33/1
12th 1½ 8 Pineau De Re (FR) Dr R D P Newland 12 11-0 D A Jacob 25/1
13th 6 34 Owega Star (IRE) Peter Fahey 8 10-3 t R M Power 50/1
14th 25 10 Spring Heeled (IRE) J H Culloty 8 10-12 p Nick Scholfield 25/1
15th 2½ 27 Oscar Time (IRE) R Waley-Cohen 14 10-5 Mr S Waley-Cohen 20/1
16th 3¾ 5 First Lieutenant (IRE) M F Morris 10 11-3 pt Ms N Carberry 14/1
17th 5 4 Rocky Creek (IRE) P F Nicholls 9 11-3 Sam Twiston-Davies 8/1
18th 2½ 15 Night In Milan (IRE) K G Reveley 9 10-9 b J Reveley 20/1
19th 3¼ 12 Dolatulo (FR) W Greatrex 8 10-11 pt D C Costello 66/1
Crabbie's Grand National 11.04.15
Crabbie's Grand National 2015
We are pleased to report that no fatalities were reported at the 2015 Grand National , despite a major fall leading to the Canal Turn being bypassed on the second circuit.
The race was won by Many Clouds , who came through the field to take control of proceedings late in the race.
The Canal Turn, one of the most iconic fences on the Aintree course, was left out on the second circuit because Balthazar King fell first time out.
It was later confirmed both Balthazar King and jockey Richard Johnson were up and apparently unscathed.
However there was sadness earlier in the day as Seedling died after a fall in the Mersey Novices' Hurdle.
Many Clouds came sixth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the eight-year-old was only rated a 50/50 chance by trainer Oliver Sherwood as recently as March.
But he showed great stamina and held off a late challenge from St Are, as there was no fairytale finish at Aintree for Champion Jockey AP McCoy.
The Crabbie's Grand National 2015 - Jodie Kidd and Paddy McGuinness at Aintree
Huge crowds cheer on the Jockeys and horses during the first race - Photo by James Maloney
Story and Photos from Liverpool Echo
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