1894 Grand National
English steeplechase horse race
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The 1894 Grand National was the 56th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 30 March 1894.
| Grand National | |
Why Not (from Heroes and heroines of the Grand National) | |
| Location | Aintree |
|---|---|
| Date | 30 March 1894 |
| Winning horse | Why Not |
| Starting price | 5/1 JF |
| Jockey | Arthur Nightingall |
| Trainer | Willie Moore |
| Owner | C H Fenwick |
| Conditions | Good |
Finishing Order
| Position | Name | Jockey | Age | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Why Not | Arthur Nightingall | 13[1] | 11-13 | 5/1 | 1.5 lengths |
| 02 | Lady Ellen II | Terry Kavanagh | 6 | 9-10 | 25/1 | |
| 03 | Wild Man From Borneo | Joe Widger | 6 | 10-9 | 40/1 | |
| 04 | Trouville | Mr JC Cheney | 6 | 10-6 | 25/1 | |
| 05 | Aesop | George Mawson | ? | 10-12 | 6/1 | |
| 06 | Musician | Frederick Hassall | ? | 9-10 | 25/1 | |
| 07 | Carrollstown | George Williamson | ? | 10-13 | 50/1 | |
| 08 | Schooner | William Taylor | ? | 9-12 | 25/1 | |
| 09 | Varteg Hill | D Davies | ? | 9-10 | 50/1 | Last to complete |
