The 1949 Grand National was the 103rd renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at

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near Liverpool, England, on 26 March 1949. The race was won by a 66/1 shot Russian Hero, a comfortable eight

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s ahead of his nearest challenger. Russian Hero was ridden by jockey Leo McMorrow and trained by George Owen, winning the top prize of £13,000 for owner Fearnie Williamson. Forty-three horses ran; Roimond finished second, with Royal Mount third and Cromwell fourth. Bora's Cottage was a fatality on the second circuit.

Finishing order

Non-finishers

References

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