2009 Grand National later said: "It was very disappointing – he was travelling well and jumping from fence to fence. I don't know what happened until I see a replay." Comply Or Die was the defending champion and came within 12 lengths of being the first horse for over thirty years to win back-to-back Nationals. The horse jumped alongside Mon Mome at the final flight but was outpaced on the run-in. After, jockey Timmy Murphy said: "He ran a blinder. Apart from failing to get 10 lengths closer to the winner I have no complaints whatsoever." State Of Play had won the 2006
1882 Grand National find something and with the determined Manners driving him on, won the race by a head; much to the amazement of the crowd. A long way behind was the only other horse to finish the course, Zoedone, who went on to win the 1883 National. Seaman never raced again but lived with the family at the family home for the rest of its life. 1882 Grand National The 1882 Grand National was the 44th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 24 March 1882. The race was held on 24 March