The 1870 Grand National was the 32nd renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at

Aintree Racecourse Aintree Racecourse is a horse racing, racecourse in Aintree, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England, bordering the city of Liverpool. The racecourse is the venue for the Grand National steeplechase (horse racing), steeplechase, whi ...

near Liverpool, England, on 9 March 1870. This was the fifth and final time George Stevens rode the winner in the Grand National.

Media Coverage and Aftermath

In a publicity stunt before this year's race, an athlete by the name of Tom Scott jumped a circuit of the course without the assistance of a horse. At this time the course was still not fully laid to turf and some of the obstacles were still natural hedges and banks making this a difficult two mile cross country run.

Finishing Order

Non-finishers

References

{{Grand National 1870 Grand National Grand National 19th century in Lancashire March 1870 sports events