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Gaylad Wins the 1842 Grand National
- When
- 2 March 1842
- Where
- Aintree Racecourse
Gaylad, ridden by Tom Olliver, won the 1842 Grand National at Aintree Racecourse on 2 March 1842.
The race was the fourth official running of the steeplechase. It attracted 15 runners. The event was a weight-for-age race, not a handicap. Gaylad's victory is recorded in historical lists of Grand National winners, confirming the horse and jockey.
Sources
- 1842 Grand National Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-09
- Grand National Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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