1960 Grand National
The 1960 Grand National was the 114th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 26 March 1960. The steeplechase was won by nine-year-old Merryman II, who, at odds of 13/2, became the first clear favourite to win for 33 years. His jockey, 22-year-old Gerry Scott, had been lucky to take part in the race, having broken his collarbone two weeks earlier. Merryman II became the first ever Scottish winner of the National.
| Grand National | |
| Location | Aintree Racecourse |
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| Date | 26 March 1960 |
| Winning horse | Merryman II |
| Starting price | 13/2 F |
| Jockey | Gerry Scott |
| Trainer | Neville Crump |
| Owner | Miss. Winifred H. Wallace |
| Conditions | Good |
| External videos | |
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| BBC coverage in full | |
| Highlights of the 1960 Grand National (British Pathé) |
The top weight was officially reduced to a maximum of 12 stone from 12 stone 7 lbs, though it had been over a decade since any horse had been asked to shoulder such a burden.
This was the first Grand National to be televised.
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