In 1869 and 1870 The Colonel won back to back Grand Nationals, but in 1871 another horse made a return once more to the winners enclosure (figurative expression, did they have winners enclosure in 1870′s?).

The Lamb won underneath Tommy Pickernell at odds of 11/2. The Lamb is only one of two grey horses to have ever won the Grand National.

Starting Price: 11/2

Age: 9 years

Winning Distance: unknown

Owner: Lord Poulett

Jockey: Tommy Pickernell

Weight Carried: 11st5lbs

Runners: 25

2nd: Despatch

3rd: Scaringtin

4th: Pearl Diver

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