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1968 Grand National information


1968 Grand National
Grand National
LocationAintree Racecourse
Date30 March 1968
Winning horseRed Alligator
Starting price100/7
JockeyBrian Fletcher
TrainerDenys Smith
OwnerJohn Manners
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External videos
video icon The 1968 Grand National in full (BBC)
video icon Highlights of the 1968 Grand National (British Pathé)

The 1968 Grand National was the 122nd renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 30 March 1968.

The winner was the nine-year-old Red Alligator, by 20 lengths. He was ridden by jockey Brian Fletcher, who later rode Red Rum to victory in 1973 and 1974.

Tim Durant on Highlandie became the oldest jockey ever to complete the course at the age of 68.

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