Grand National: Tiger Roll becomes first back-to-back winner since Red Rum

Grand National: Tiger Roll becomes first back-to-back winner since Red Rum

Tiger Roll won a thrilling 2019 Grand National to become the first horse since Red Rum 45 years ago to win the Aintree race back-to-back.

The 4-1 favourite, ridden by Davy Russell, was level with Magic of Light (66-1) going over the last fence, but pulled clear to repeat last year's win.

Ruby Walsh finished third on Rathvinden (8-1) with Walk in the Mill (25-1) fourth.

Russell, who also rode Tiger Roll last year, said: "I can't believe it."

He added: "At my age now to win two Grand Nationals - wow.

"Gordon [Elliott, trainer] has been so good to me over my career. What can I say?"

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