Auroras Encore a 66-1 outsider has won the 2013 Grand National, it was jockey Ryan Mania 's first National ride.
This year's National will be remembered, after the fatalities of recent years, as the year when all 40 horses and jockeys returned safely. It was also the first time in 166 runnings that the entire field was in contention up to eighth fence the Canal Turn.
Aintree chief John Baker said, "The new construction of the fences appeared to play a significant part, far fewer fallers were recorded, as with the other races over the Grand National course during the meeting, and we also need to recognise the part the jockeys have played right from the off. British racing should be tremendously proud of their contribution today."
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