1986 Grand National 1986 Grand National The 1986 Grand National (known as the Seagram Grand National for sponsorship reasons) was the 140th renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 5 April 1986. The race was won by nine-year-old 15/2 second favourite West Tip, ridden by jockey Richard Dunwoody. in a time of 9 minutes, 33 seconds for a prize of £57,254. The winner was owned by Mr Peter Luff and trained in Droitwich, Worcestershire by Michael Oliver. One hundred and nine horses were entered the 1986 Grand National of which fifty six
Richard Johnson (jockey) 2016/17 season Johnson rode a century of winners for the 21st consecutive time. He has ridden in the Grand National 20 times which is a joint record. He also has the record for most rides without a winner. For five years Johnson lived with the Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips, a relationship that created a great deal of media interest. The couple split in 2003. Richard Johnson (jockey) Richard Johnson (born 21 July 1977 in Hereford) is an English National Hunt jockey. Johnson comes from a racing family with his father being an amateur jockey and his mother, Sue Johnson, a