Dual Nationality

50 years after Red Rum’s second Grand National win, DAN BEAVAN looks at other Aintree doubles

2014 & 2015

Jockey Leighton Aspell secured back-to-back wins on Pineau de Re, above, and Many Clouds, right, the first rider to do so since Brian Fletcher dominated the race on Red Rum in ‘73 and ‘74

1975 & 1999

They may have only ridden one National winner each, but father and son duo Tommy (who came out on top in a battle with Red Rum on L’escargot, above, in 1975) and Paul Carberry (who streaked away in the final furlong on Bobbyjo, below, in 1999) can claim a family double National triumph. Tommy even trained Bobbyjo, giving him the edge over Paul when it comes to Aintree bragging rights.

2018 & 2019

Tiger Roll and Davy Russell would make themselves Grand National legends by finally emulating Red Rum and Brian Fletcher’s partnership, winning in consecutive years over the fences.

2017 & 2023

Jockey Derek Fox celebrates his Grand National glory after romping home on One For Arthur. Last year he joined the double club by guiding Corach Rambler to victory at Aintree

2000 & 2005

Legendary jockey Ruby Walsh broke his duck with Papillon, right, in 2000. He then waited five years for a second win on Hedge Hunter, pictured below.

1973 & 1974

Red Rum and Brian Fletcher are pictured celebrating their second consecutive Grand National victory together. It made the rider a triple National winner, having finished first on Red Alligator in 1968. Red Rum would also add to his impressive Grand National tally in 1977, although this time without Fletcher in the saddle

1935 & 1936

Before Red Rum became the icon of Aintree, there was Reynoldstown. His first National success in 1935 saw him set a record time of 9 minutes 20.20 seconds. It stood until beaten by Red Rum in 1973. He would win the 1936 National by eleven lengths before being retired by his owner.

1953 & 1954

Aintree was a happy hunting ground for jockey Bryan Marshall. He passed the post first in 1953 on Early Mist, below, and again in 1954 aboard Royal Tan, pictured above

1986 & 1994

Richard Dunwoody chalked up two National wins on West Tip, below, and Miinnehoma, right.

West Tip had nearly been put down a few years before his win, having needed 70 internal stitches after a glancing blow to his leg from a passing lorry. Miinnehoma’s owner was the TV comedian Freddie Starr.