1898 Grand National
English steeplechase horse race
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The 1898 Grand National was the 60th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 25 March 1898.
| Grand National | |
| Location | Aintree |
|---|---|
| Date | 25 March 1898 |
| Winning horse |  Drogheda |
| Starting price | 25/1 |
| Jockey | John Gourley |
| Trainer | Richard Dawson |
| Owner | C G M Adams |
| Conditions | Good |
Finishing Order
| Position | Name | Jockey | Age | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Drogheda | John Gourley | 6 | 10-12 | 25/1 | 3 Lengths[1] |
| 02 | Cathal | Mr Reginald Ward | ? | 11-5 | 7/1 | |
| 03 | Gauntlet | William Taylor | ? | 10-13 | 100/12 | |
| 04 | Filbert | Mr Charles Beatty | ? | 9-12 | 25/1 | |
| 05 | Dead Level | Algy Anthony | ? | 10-7 | 25/1 | |
| 06 | Ford of Fyne | Mr Fred Withington | ? | 11-0 | 11/2 | |
| 07 | Grudon | James Hickey | ? | 11-5 | 25/1 | |
| 08 | Barsac | Mr MB Bletsoe | ? | 9-12 | 25/1 | |
| 09 | Prince Albert | Mr Gwyn Davies | ? | 11-0 | 8/1 | |
| 10 | Green Hill | Charles Hogan | ? | 10-3 | 100/1 | Last to complete |
Non-finishers
| Fence | Name | Jockey | Age | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | The Soarer | Arthur Nightingall | ? | 11-5 | 100/7 | Fell |
| 25 | Nepcote | Bill Dollery | ? | 10-9 | 25/1 | Pulled Up |
| 24 | Swanshot | Mr H de Montmorency | ? | 10-7 | 100/1 | Pulled Up |
| 14 | Barcalwhey | R Chalmer | ? | 10-6 | 100/7 | Fell |
| 17 | Athelfrith | William Hoysted | ? | 10-4 | 100/1 | Pulled Up |
| 01 | Surplice | Lathom | ? | 10-1 | 100/1 | Fell |
| 17 | Kingsworthy | Ernest Acres | ? | 10-0 | 20/1 | Pulled Up |
| 01 | Sheriff Hutton | John Morrell | ? | 10-0 | 50/1 | Fell |
| 22 | Cruiskeen II | Terry Kavanagh | ? | 10-0 | 100/1 | Pulled Up |
| 24 | St George | John Walsh (jr) | ? | 9-11 | 40/1 | Knocked Over |
| 02 | Hob Nob | H Bax | ? | 9-11 | 40/1 | Fell |
| ? | Electric Spark | A Waddington | ? | 9-11 | 100/1 | Pulled Up |
| 24 | Cushalu Mavourneen | H Smith | ? | 9-11 | 100/1 | Pulled Up |
| 22 | Hall In | L Bland | ? | 9-7 | 100/1 | Fell |
