1879 Grand National
English steeplechase horse race
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The 1879 Grand National was the 41st renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 28 March 1879.[1]
| Grand National | |
| Location | Aintree |
|---|---|
| Date | 28 March 1879 |
| Winning horse |  The Liberator |
| Starting price | 5/1 |
| Jockey | Mr Garrett Moore |
| Trainer | J. Moore |
| Owner | Garrett Moore |
| Conditions | Good to soft |
Finishing Order
| Position | Name | Jockey | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Liberator | Garry Moore | 11-4 | 5-1 | 10 Lengths[2] |
| 02 | Jackal | John Jones | 11-0 | 1000-65 | 1 Length |
| 03 | Martha | Tommy Beasley | 10-13 | 50-1 | |
| 04 | Wild Monarch | Henry Andrews | 11-7 | 20-1 | |
| 05 | Bob Ridley | Ted Wilson | 10-9 | ? | |
| 06 | Regal | James Jewitt | 11-10 | 5-2 | |
| 07 | Rossanmore | M. Toole | 10-7 | 50-1 | |
| 08 | Lord Marcus | William Beasley | 10-9 | ? | |
| 09 | Turco | Harry Beasley | 10-9 | 100-6 | |
| 10 | Brigand | Count Metternich | 10-10 | 50-1 | Last to complete |
Non-finishers
| Fence | Name | Jockey | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Queen of Kildare | P. Doucie | 11-5 | 40-1 | Fell |
| 01 | Bacchus | Joe Cannon | 11-1 | 10-1 | Fell |
| 01 | His Lordship | George Levett | 10-12 | ? | Refused |
| 06 | Marshal Niel | P. Gavin | 10-12 | 100-8 | Fell |
| 07 | Victor II | Johnny Beasley | 10-12 | 100-8 | Pulled Up |
| 01 | Bellringer | Arthur Coventry | 10-7 | 100-6 | Fell |
| 01 | The Bear | Richard Marsh | 10-7 | 10-1 | Refused |
| ? | Concha | Willie Morris | 10-2 | 50-1 | Pulled Up |
