Tiger Roll wins Grand National in thrilling finish

Davy Russell can now add Grand National winner to his list of honours after Tiger Roll edged out Pleasant Company.

Update:
Getty Images

Tiger Roll held off Pleasant Company in a thrilling finish to win the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Rolling into the National record books

The Gordon Elliott-trained eight-year-old looked to be cruising to victory under Davy Russell, but the fast-finishing Pleasant Company summoned up a late burst to push the 10/1 shot all the way.

Tiger Roll, the smallest horse in the race, got the verdict in a photo finish, giving jockey Russell his first triumph in the world's most famous steeplechase.

Bless the Wings (40/1) finished third, well behind Tiger Roll and Pleasant Company (25/1), with Anibale Fly (10/1) taking fourth place on heavy ground under blue skies.

As usual, the punters were having a good time, some of which is captured in this photo compilation.

Most viewed

More news