1995 Grand National trainer Jenny Pitman, which at that time was the largest number of horses prepared for one Grand National by a single trainer. For the first time since 1979, the triple National winner Red Rum did not lead the parade of competitors due to old age and failing health. The record breaking winner died later that year. 40 runners were declared on the Tuesday before the race but five, including Tartan Tyrant, were withdrawn before raceday. That left 35 to face the starter, which for the second consecutive year was Simon Morant who again despatched the field at the first attempt.
1983 Grand National National but impressed his backers when winning at Newbury earlier in the year. His former partner, John Thorne had died in a riding accident in 1982 so Hywel Davies took the ride. They were middle to rear throughout the race but still in a position capable of mounting a challenge when falling at Becher's second time. Peaty Sandy was a former Welsh National winner, although beaten third in the race the previous Christmas but his quality ensured he went off at 12/1 as the best backed horse ever trained by a woman. The ride on Helen Hamilton's horse was given