Grand National 2015 winner and full results: Many Clouds triumphs at Aintree - Telegraph Grand National Grand National 2015 winner and full results: Many Clouds triumphs at Aintree Details of all the Grand National results, reaction and analysis as Many Clouds wins the big race at Aintree How they finished in the National Many Clouds (25/1) Interactive: Grand National fallers 18.00 Right, that's it from us. Hope you made some money, and enjoyed the race. All the horses seem to have got round safely and, in Many Clouds and Leighton Aspell, we had a worthy National champion - even if it wasn't the fairytale finish we might have wanted in AP McCoy. We leave you with an image that sums up all we love about the National: a grim-faced jockey and a can of alcoholic ginger beer. Thanks! Here's Alan Tyers's review of the Channel 4 TV coverage 17.44 The latest on Balthazar King is that he is being taken to the vets after being diagnosed with broken ribs. Balthazar King has been transported to a Veterinary Hospital. It's believed that he may have broken ribs.

Fingers crossed he will be ok. — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) April 11, 2015 17.37 Here's some more on Shutthefrontdoor, from trainer Jonjo O'Neill: "He ran a blinder. He did everything right, he was following the right horses but unfortunately he wasn't good enough on the day and maybe he didn't get the trip. "It's good news, at least I've got AP (McCoy) for a couple more weeks (before retirement)." 17.32 We have a confirmed list of where each horse finished. RESULT Pulled Up 19) Court By Surprise Pulled Up 25) Across The Bay Pulled Up 25) Super Duty Pulled Up 25) Lord Windermere Fell 26) The Rainbow Hunter Fell 26) The Druids Nephew Pulled Up 27) Rebel Rebellion Fell 28) Portrait King Pulled Up 29) Wyck Hill Pulled Up 29) Bob Ford 17.25 The always-cheery Leighton Aspell cracks one his trademark grins on winning his second Grand National in as many years.

You wonder what he would look like if he failed to finish. 17.20 Here's some reaction from AP McCoy on coming close to a fairytale National swansong on Shutthefrontday, which was in contention until the final fence. He eventually came fifth. "I thought from the third last fence I was running on empty," he tells Channel 4. "I will miss riding horses and races like that. I thought for a long way he could win. It was my last National but was a very enjoyable one." 17.17 A good day for Zara, wife of Mike Tindall - the owner of Monbeg Dude. He came third today. 17.15 More on Balthazar King, who was a faller in the National. He is up but still being assessed on the course. 17.06 More from Tom Peacock. The last jockey to complete such a feat as Aspell was Brian Fletcher, who rode the great Red Rum to his first two triumphs in 1973 and 1974. There was a typically fast early pace set by Bob Ford and later Soll, with the likes of The Rainbow Hunter also showing up early on.

The most significant piece of drama came when last year’s runner-up Balthazar King took a nasty fall at the Canal Turn first time around, and the field had to bypass the same fence on the final circuit with the screens up. The gelding was later reported to have been unhurt. McCoy’s mount went off the 6-1 favourite and the champion was an ominous presence as he sat just in behind the leaders. Many Clouds has shown top-quality form and won the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury in November. He was considered a live chance in the Cheltenham Gold Cup as well, but was sixth in his only defeat of the season. Hemmings, a giant of the business world who has been involved in Pontins, racecourse groups and even owned Blackpool Tower, has long had a love of the National and it was his request that Many Clouds should run. It was his third victory in the race. Many Clouds could easily be spotted with his white noseband but needed to give everything to thwart Saint Are, who was always in front rank.

McCoy began to send out distress signals with three fences to jump and it was Mongbeg Dude, part-owned by Zara Phillips’ husband Mike Tindall, who grabbed third ahead of Alvarado, also fourth last year. Aspell said: "It was wonderful and we will certainly celebrate tonight. I asked some big questions, but he dug deep. "We really refreshed and recharged his battery, and I tried to conserve energy. He is all heart - all season he has had hard races. "Win lose or draw, that's the best ride I have had in the National. I just hoped his battery life lasted out and it did. " Go on Ruby! Wave that flag! #GN2015 pic.twitter.com/4FaoXuzSfo — Andy Powell (@Zipster_UK) April 11, 2015 16.58 Winning owner Jennings here: "When a third comes along, that is something special. It is a wonderful, wonderful feeling. For years and years this race has captured my heart. What a wonderful feeling, you can't express it.Thank you Oliver Sherwood, thank you Leighton and all the staff, and, of course, Aintree.

16.57 Here are the full results from the Grand National at Aintree . 16.50 A lot of horses jumped that well. 29 were still on their feet coming to the second circuit. 16.48 Here is the winning jockey Leighton Aspell on Radio Five Live: That was awesome. Many Clouds is a tired boy, he gave his all like he always does but what a wonderful ride round. It was all guts. We went around the canal turn and AP McCoy was full of running but he pricked his ears and was in front. I could hear a couple of horses but I couldn't see anything and I was hoping for a couple to push us on because it is a lonely place. 16.46 From PA: What a result for Leighton Aspell as he wins the National for the second year running, this time on Many Clouds for Oliver Sherwood. He's the first to achieve that feat since Brian Fletcher on Red Rum. And it's a third National for owner Trevor Hemmings after Hedgehunter and Ballabriggs.

16.44 Full result here as Many Clouds wins the Grand National 1 Many Clouds (L P Aspell) 25-1 2 Saint Are (P J Brennan) 25-1 3 Monbeg Dude (L Treadwell) 40-1 4 Alvarado (Paul Moloney) 20-1 39 ran Also: 6-1 Fav Shutthefrontdoor Non Runner: 14 Tote: win £32.90 places £8.10 £8.40 £11.20 £5.50 Tote Exacta: £1366.90 CSF: £584.72 Tricast: £21526.42 Tote Trifecta: £48,436.10 16.42 All 39 horses that ran are in one piece, we hear. 16.39 Many Clouds seems to be doing okay. In other good news, Balthazar King, a faller at the Canal Turn, is also reportedly okay.

16.38 They've got the winner in a tent and they're hosing him down with water to try and chill him out. Ah, memories of a free festival. 16.35 Here is Tom Peacock with his live report. Leighton Aspell completed remarkable back-to-back victories in the Crabbie’s Grand National as 25-1 chance Many Clouds struck at Aintree. The 38-year-old, who once retired from the saddle, struck a year ago aboard Pineau De Re and was always travelling smoothly aboard the classy Oliver Sherwood-trained gelding, who is owned by Trevor Hemmings. Many Clouds held off Saint Are by a length and three-quarters, while Tony McCoy had a great ride in his final National on Shutthefrontdoor but could only manage fifth. 16.33 Looks like hot work for Many Clouds, they're pouring water over him like he's on fire. Channel 4 commentators hastily assuring viewers that this is all normal. They won't bring the horse into the winners' enclosure yet "becuase it's a confined space". The horse looks puffed out. Many Clouds wins the Grand National Al Co among the fallers at the first.

Rubi Light, Ely Brown and River Choice also down. Reble Rebellion leads. Caught By Surprise is up there. Balthzar King falls at the 8th.AP going quite well coming up to the 11th. Rocky Creek up behind the leaders. Portrait King in the mix, also Soll. 13th fence now. Many Clouds is in there. Cause of Causes and Tranquil Sea towards the back. Coming up to the chair and everyone is over that. Amzaing atmos as they come in front of the stands to take the water. Lord Windermere and Wyck Hill still going. 29 still standing as they start the second circuit. Caught By Surprise pulled up. First Lt for Nina C looks like he is being pulled up. At the Canal Turn it's the Durids Nephew and Soll. Druids is down at the fourth. AP is in second and going well. Trade King falls. Two fences to go. It's AP and Shutthefrontdoor in second. Many Clouds leads. Saint Are is third. It's Many Clouds, Saint Are into second, Shutthefrontdoor into third. On the run in it's those three but here comes Monbeg Dude.

Coming to the elbow it's Many Clouds, he is tiring, but he has just held on and has won the Grand National 16.18 They are under starter's orders. Bit more circling around. Bob Ford and Spring Heeled looking nervy. They're off! 16.17 All gathering at the tape now. Mick Fitz says that both AP and his mount look very relaxed. 16.14 Thundering down to the start now. Some of the horses being taken to have a look at the first fence. That bit always makes me smile. One of them looks distinctly unsure. Like "you want me to jump what??!!" 16.12 Jocks have mounted up, parading in front of the stand. There is Paul's sister Nina, wouldn't it be fantastic if she could get a win today? 16.11 AP had the choice of two (or more, I guess) horses but he snubbed Cause of Causes. CoC looks very well and is ridden by Paul Carberry. 16.09 Some very sweet children singing the national anthem. The Liverpool Community Childrens' Choir. 16.06 Jocks getting ready for their group photo.

Horses being led around the ring. Bookies and punters flashing the cash frantically. 16.05 And here's what the experts reckon. Marcus Armytage: My first selection is ROCKY CREEK. He was fifth in the race a year ago having led over the last fence. He has been trained for this year’s race by Paul Nicholls and he won his last race, at Kempton, extremely impressively. If betting were logical he should start favourite rather than the AP McCoy ridden Shuthefrontdoor. My second selection is BALTHAZAR KING. A good, experienced jumper he was runner-up in 2014 having come from a hard race at Cheltenham. He did not go to Cheltenham this time so comes into the race much fresher. That could make all the difference. More from Marcus . 16.04 Here are your options. A full run-down of all the horses and a look at their various chances. Lord Windermere - 40/1 Won 2014 Cheltenham Gold Cup but has not looked the same horse since; solid jumper and these fences may revitalise him. Visored for the first time.

Many Clouds - 33/1 Won Hennessy Gold Cup in style but below par in Gold Cup last time; jumps well and stays; give in ground would suit. Unioniste - 33/1 Consistent and sound jumper; has good record at the track although tackles these fences for first time. Rocky Creek - 10/1 Great effort when fifth last year; looked back to his best when winning at Kempton last time; acts on any going. First Lieutenant - 16/1 Formerly very smart but has not won since landing 2013 Betfred Bowl over smaller fences here.? Balthazar King - 11/1 Runner-up a year ago and 15th in 2013; jumps well and stays well. Has had lighter campaign this time and should turn in another solid effort. Shutthefrontdoor - 8/1 Winner of Irish National and has been trained all year for this race. Solid credentials. Pineau De Re - 33/1 Won by five lengths a year ago but suspicion is that effort has left a mark for he has shown little sparkle this season.

Ballycasey - 40/1 This trip will test him to limit but has assistance of jockey with great Aintree record. Spring Heeled - 20/1 Consistent and a really capable jumper who has never fallen. Should run well. Rebel Rebellion - 40/1 Usually races over much shorter distances. Took well to the fences in December (over 2m 5f). Dolatulo - 66/1 Finished eighth over these fences despite a few jumping errors in Grand Sefton (2m 5f) and has bit to prove on stamina front. Mon Parrain - 40/1 Capable of decent form and got around both times he tackled these fences; should be concerned in finish. Carlito Brigante non runner Night In Milan - 25/1 Game stayer who rarely runs a bad race; not at his best when ground is very soft. Rubi Light - 80/1 Good jumper who has a 100 per cent survival record but he may struggle on stamina front. The Druids Nephew - 12/1 Won a Cheltenham Festival handicap with authority last time; appears to act on any going.

Cause Of Causes - 14/1 Came into his own when set a stamina test at the Cheltenham Festival, staying on strongly to win over 4m; good jumper. Godsmejudge - 20/1 Won Scottish National in 2013 and was runner-up last year so stamina not an issue. Could be thereabouts. Al Co - 25/1 Won 2014 Scottish Grand National and ran well in prep race over hurdles. Disappointed over these fences in December. Monbeg Dude - 40/1 Finished a creditable seventh last year and although he has not won for a while he retains ability. Corrin Wood - 100/1 Lacks a bit of experience, only having had seven runs over fences, and that may count against him. The Rainbow Hunter - 66/1 Has suffered hard luck stories in the past two Nationals when wiped out by a loose horse. Saint Are - 25/1 Seems to like these fences, having got around on both occasions he has tackled them; looks well treated.

Across The Bay - 50/1 Has completed the course in the past two Nationals, but very much in his own time and hard to see him in the shake-up. Tranquil Sea - 100/1 May not perhaps be the force he once was but has jumped round here twice, albeit over shorter trips and stamina is his biggest issue. Oscar Time - 33/1 Would defy plenty of statistics if winning but no mistaking his liking for the place; has twice been placed in the race. Bob Ford - 100/1 Solid jumper who has never fallen; made a number of mistakes when 10th over 2m 5f here; stays much further. Super Duty - 50/1 Lightly-raced in recent years and will need to show a lot more than on his latest outing. Wyck Hill - 66/1 Has tons of stamina and acts on any ground; got around on only attempt at these fences and could easily play a part. Gas Line Boy - 100/1 Stout stayer and sound jumper; but lacks a bit of pace and that might find him out.

Chance Du Roy - 40/1 Has a grand record over these fences completing the course on five of the six occasions he has attempted them, including when 6th in the 2014 race. Portrait King - 50/1 Had some useful staying form a couple of years ago but has had a few problems since; capable on his day. Owega Star - 50/1 Hard to fancy on recent form and generally races over shorter trips. River Choice - 100/1 Loves the mud and may find many of these rivals have too much speed for him. Court By Surprise - 33/1 Progressive stayer who should have perfect ground; No surprise if he makes presence felt. Alvarado - 22/1 A fine fourth last year and has been trained with the race in mind; looks sure to run well again. Soll - 20/1 On the upgrade and even the Handicapper admits he should have more weight; solid chance. Ely Brown - 100/1 Appears to have lost his way and, with only four chase races behind him, lacks experience.

Royale Knight - 25/1 Stays really well and has already won the Durham and Borders National; may lack a bit of class but is a tough cookie. 16.00 Who is anyone betting on? I've gone for Al Co and Godsmejudge, based on this highly scientific formula . Look for a horse that is not carrying too much weight – under 11 stone This is not a euphemism for saying that a horse is fat. The Grand National is a Handicap, which means that experts examine each horse’s previous performances and rank them, with the horses judged to be the best carrying heavier weights. Because the course is so long, this is especially gruelling near the end of the run (and even more so if the ground is muddy and heavy). Since Corbiere in 1983, only Neptune Collonges, Don’t push It and Hedgehunter carried more than 11 stone to victory.

That rules out: Lord Windermere, Rocky Creek, First Lieutenant, Balthazar King Still in it: Rebel Rebellion, Mon Parrain, Carlito Brigante, Night In Milan, Rubi Light, Godsmejudge, Al Co, Monbeg Dude, The Rainbow Hunter, Saint Are, Across The Bay, Super Duty, Wyck Hill, Gas Line Boy, Chance Du Roy, Portrait King, Court By Surprise, Alvarado, Soll, Ely Brown, Royale Knight. 15.58 Paul Nicholls saddles four in this race, Rocky Creek chief among them. He's also got a lovely grey, Unioniste. 15.55 Here is Jim White. The democracy of the National in action. Zara Phillips attempting to enter the parade ring ahead of the race is stopped at the gate. "You gorra pass love?" asks the security guy. She didn't have one, so he wouldn't let her through. She had to wait for her husband, trailing slightly behind, to catch up her had her pass in his pocket. 15.53 First Lieutenant, the mount of Nina Carberry, is not without his supporters in the market.

15.51 Shutthefrontdoor has drifted from 7/1 to 8/1, perhaps some harder heads taking the place of sentiment. The AP McCoy mount now shares favourite status with Rocky Creek. 15.51 Frankie Dettori and Gok Wan - together at last. 15.50 Cameras inside the weighing room. 15.45 Tom Peacock says: "Duke Of Lucca was actually second reserve for the National itself. I'm sure his owners would have loved him to have made the cut, but he'd have been an outsider there and another win on the big day is not to be sniffed at." 15.35 But now it is time to focus fully on the Grand National. Here's some audio from AP McCoy. listen to ‘AP McCoy previews the 4.15 Grand National Steeple Chase’ on audioBoom 15.33 Cracking win that, a fine ride by Jobson, who fell two or three times yesterday but has a smile on his face after a battling win. Congrats to him and to Hobbs.

15.25 We're off and running in the 3.25pm Betfred Handicap Chase. Vino Griego is leading them around, Your Busy up there as well. Duke of Lucca, who won last year, is in third. Coming to the second last, it's Your Busy and Duke of Lucca, battling hard. Coming up to the last, Duke of Lucca jumps well, Wonderful Charm with a storming late run, heroic effort but Duke of Lucca has just held off Wonderful Charm and Your Busy. Duke of Lucca wins for Richard Johnson, trained by Philip Hobbs 15.22 Here's Tom Peacock. Nicky Henderson has been sharing the rides around his other jockeys this week with Barry Geraghty injured but it's maybe quite significant that Nico De Boinville partnered Whisper. Geraghty was linked as a replacement for Tony McCoy as JP McManus' new retained rider. There's no suggestion that's going to be the case, but De Boinville will continue to get good opportunities. I'm surprised no-one snapped him up for a National horse.

15.20 Here is a full run-down of all the horses and a look at their various chances. Lord Windermere - 40/1 Won 2014 Cheltenham Gold Cup but has not looked the same horse since; solid jumper and these fences may revitalise him. Visored for the first time. Many Clouds - 33/1 Won Hennessy Gold Cup in style but below par in Gold Cup last time; jumps well and stays; give in ground would suit. Unioniste - 33/1 Consistent and sound jumper; has good record at the track although tackles these fences for first time. Rocky Creek - 10/1 Great effort when fifth last year; looked back to his best when winning at Kempton last time; acts on any going. First Lieutenant - 16/1 Appears to have lost his way and, with only four chase races behind him, lacks experience. Royale Knight - 25/1 Stays really well and has already won the Durham and Borders National; may lack a bit of class but is a tough cookie. 15.15 Channel 4 having a good game so far.

The Gok Wan fashion segments are not to everyone's taste but I think have their place. Nick Luck doing a fine job as the main presenter with Balding offski to the BBC. &amp;lt;noframe&amp;gt;Twitter: Richard Hoiles - Great to see &amp;lt;a href="" target="_blank"&amp;gt;@nickluck&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; fronting &amp;lt;a href="" target="_blank"&amp;gt;@Channel4Racing&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; coverage this afternoon. Was there for his first presenting shift. A natural from day one.&amp;lt;/noframe&amp;gt; 15.10 Here's Balthazar King enjoying a roll in the hay. Literally. 15.05 Just an hour and ten minutes to go until the National. Here is Marcus Armytage to mark your card . 15.02 From PA: Such a brave effort from Cole Harden and Gavin Sheehan, but fantastic to see Whisper record back-to-back wins in the race. The winner was only fifth at Cheltenham, so that's a fair training performance from Nicky Henderson.

Might have been a bit painful for Barry Geraghty, as the injured stable number one saw Gold Cup-winning rider Nico de Boinville do the steering. 14.50 They are off in the 2.50, the stayers' hurdle. Cole Harden leading them five flights out, dear Zarkandar up there as well, but the Sam Twiston-Davies ride hasn't jumped that very well. Whisper is joining them and takes the scond last neck and neck with Cole Harden, Zarkandar hasn't got the goods. Cracking finis, Whisper in the lead but Cole Harden comes back gamely, brave as you like from both of these animals, but Whisper is just staying on the better and he has won, showing a lot of heart.

Whisper wins for Nico de Boinville, Nicky Henderson the trainer 1 Whisper (Nico de Boinville) 5-1 2 Cole Harden (G Sheehan) 2-1 Fav 3 Un Temps Pour Tout (T Scudamore) 15-2 9 ran Also: 5-2 Zarkandar 4th Tote: win £5.70 places £1.90 £1.30 £2.60 Tote Exacta: £18.50 CSF: £15.96 Tricast: £75.94 14.44 And here is a transcript of the interview, which was conducted by Legendary commentator Sir Peter O’Sullevan pays tribute to ‘hero’ AP McCoy Ahead of AP McCoy’s final ride in the Crabbie’s Grand National today, legendary commentator Sir Peter O’Sullevan has paid tribute to the man he considers a hero.

O’Sullevan, beloved of racing fans as the ‘the Voice of Racing’ said of the 19-time Champion Jockey, “What makes AP very special is his absolute focus, his dedication, his application, his absolutely single-minded approach to the sport. I think it’s his determination to give of his best all of the time that’s made him, as much as his ability, the hero of so many people. It’s a v difficult thing day in day out when you’re facing horrible injuries, very unfavourable weather and everything is conspiring against you. To remain as actively devout almost, but certainly devoted, to success is something that enormous application and he has application in abundance. He’s a very brave man and a very articulate man. He’s an amazing man to put his body through what he has put it through to succeed and not just on the big occasion but on any occasion. He’s a serious hero in his own right.” 14.42 The man Jim White emails to say: "I have just spotted the most ludicrous pair of shoes ever seen at a race course. Will try to get pictorial evidence...." I am assuming he means human shoes not horse shoes.

Slightly concerned that Jim might get himself into trouble if he's trying to surreptitiously take pictures of peoples' feet... 2.35 And here's our man Tom Peacock. JP McManus rugby shirts are yours for 45 quid at one of the stalls. They might just shift a few if Shutthefrontdoor obliges later 2.31 The Telegraph's Jim White checks in from the course with a Rodney Trotter-esque tale of woe. It’s a blustery day at Aintree. Very blustery. Just as the second race concluded, a female race goer was seen tottering off across the Queen Mother enclosure in pursuit not of a flying betting slip, but something rather more personal. “Me hair extension’s blown off,” she shrieked, as she set off on her six inch platforms in pursuit of a blonde ponytail. She caught up with it just by the bookies stands. 2.30 Splendid titfer for this lady. 2.25 Flipping terrifying, I believe is the techincal term.

2.20 listen to ‘Fans pay tribute to AP McCoy’ on audioBoom 2.12 Lots of people have been tweeting their messages of support for AP. They'll be going some to beat this one! 2.05 They're off in the second race of the day, the Doom Bar Maghull Novices' Chase. It's 2 miles over the Mildmay course. God's Own is the favourite but he;s not looking too handy as they come to the third last. Sizing Granite is taking it up, he's over the last, and God's Own finally gets to his work and he tries to run down Sizing Granite but he's left it too late.

Sizing Granite wins for jockey JJ Burke and trainer Henry de Bromhead 1 Sizing Granite (J J Burke) 9-2 2 God's Own (P J Brennan) 15-8 Fav 3 Traffic Fluide (L P Aspell) 7-2 6 ran Also: 9-2 Court Minstrel 4th Tote: win £5.30 places £2.40 £1.70 Tote Exacta: £15.20 CSF: £13.66 2.03 Very sorry to have to tell you that the horse that fell in the first, Seedling, has been put down. 2.02 Tom Peacock says: "There has been a great parade of former National winners which was led by Lord Gyllene, who took the 1997 renewal which was restaged on the Monday after the famous bomb alert. The old boy is now 27 years old, a very good age for a racehorse, and still looking well." 2.00 "Strong breeze around the course," says Marcus Armytage.

1.54 Here is a picture gallery of all the best outfits at Aintree . 1.50 And here is Chanelle talking to Gok at the course. "The fashion stakes are high at Aintree! The Liverpool girls are very glam - so I wanted to look nice." 1.45 Gok Wan and AP's wife! Together at last! They are in the McCoy home, which is lovely. "Have I died and gone to fashion heaven?" asks Gok when he sees Chanelle McCoy's closet. It is the size of a barn. My wife will be well jell if she sees this. 1.39 But sad news of a faller, Seedling. They have put the screens up around him. 1.38 Here's a picture of AP McCoy, taken by the fair hand of none other than Marcus Armytage. 1.37 "Settled like a lamb, jumped like a bunny," says Ruby Walsh of his mount. 1.20 Off in the 1.30, the Novice Hurdle.

With three to jump, there are any number of horses with chances in this, Ballybolley takes the second last in the lead but here's Nichols Canyon and Parlour Games to take it up at the last. It's AP versus Ruby in the opener, and Ruby has just gotot a bit more horse underneath him.... Nichols Canyon is pulling clear. Impressive. Nichols Canyon wins for jockey Ruby Walsh and trainer Willie Mullins 1 Nichols Canyon (R Walsh) 3-1 Fav 2 Parlour Games (A P McCoy) 4-1 3 Three Musketeers (Harry Skelton) 7-1 12 ran Also: 10-1 Sub Lieutenant 4th Non Runners: 7,11 Tote: win £3.60 places £1.90 £2.20 £2.10 Tote Exacta: £10.00 CSF: £14.44 Tricast: £78.02 1.20 Here's a reminder of the colours of the runners and riders for today's big race - just ignore Carlito Brigante, who is a non-runner for today's race.

1.00 The Big Man is back. And AP McCoy looks thrilled to have been given some sort of plate-thing ahead of his final National. 12.37 All the big stars are out at Aintree today. Here's Gok Wan! He used to be on the telly!! Just arriving and at the racecourse.. Although quiet, you can feel the buzz! It's gonna be a great day! #GrandNational — Gok Wan (@therealgokwan) April 11, 2015 12.20 Not everyone is a fan of the Grand National. Animal rights' protestors have draped a banner around the horse sculpture on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square... Video of a dramatic protest against the #GrandNational this morning: @AintreeRaces @Channel4Racing — Animal Aid (@AnimalAid) April 11, 2015 12.14 Staff at Aintree are swarming over the course making sure everything is spick and span for the race at 4.15pm. Clearly you will be following this live blog come race time, but here's a guide to how follow events on television as well...

11.55 Still in a flumox over who should get your vote, sorry money? Well how about having a gander over what some so-called celebrities are backing - featuring Jimmy Bullard and er, Made in Chelsea's Oliver Proudlock. Don't let that put you off, it also features Tim Lovejoy - is that better? Don't answer that. 11.20 How will AP McCoy prepare for his final ever National? Well, he'll start with a nice hot bath, arrive at Aintree, take a sauna, get changed, soak up the weighing-room banter and then mentally play out the course a good number of times. Here's Marcus Armytage's preview on the grandest farewell. As McCoy prepares, the depth of the nation’s respect and affection for its greatest jockey – arguably its greatest sportsman – will be expressed in the form of a huge gamble on McCoy and his horse Shutthefrontdoor, which if successful, bookmakers say will cost them around £30 million.

As if the Grand National were not a compelling enough spectacle already for the nine million or so who will watch it on television, this year’s race offers this uniquely durable, brilliant jockey the chance of the most triumphant goodbye imaginable. Usually so unsentimental, McCoy said this week: “I’ve spent all my life dreaming, so I may as well dream for another couple of days that it could happen.” Never before has the National, first run in 1839, been about one man 10.57 There are eight golden rules to follow to pick a winner for the National. The first one is to pick a horse that is older than eight years. Seven-year-olds just don't win the big one, so that rules out the favourite Shutthefrontdoor straight away. Luckily that means there are still a fair few horses to pick from - they are...

Lord Windermere, Rocky Creek, First Lieutenant, Balthazar King, Pineau De Re, Rebel Rebellion, Mon Parrain, Carlito Brigante, Night In Milan, Rubi Light, Godsmejudge, Al Co, Monbeg Dude, The Rainbow Hunter, Saint Are, Across The Bay, Tranquil Sea, Oscar Time, Super Duty, Wyck Hill, Gas Line Boy, Chance Du Roy, Portrait King, River Choice, Court By Surprise, Alvarado, Soll, Ely Brown, Royale Knight. Here are the seven other rules to follow ...including our big reveal - which horse is a dead cert to win today. 10.42 Shutthefrontdoor is the runaway favourite at 8-1, but when it comes to the National anything goes. What about Gas Line Boy, at 100-1 surely he's worth a punt? Or perhaps not. Whether you pick a horse because you like the name, or some other random way of choosing, here's the complete rundown. Lord Windermere - 40/1 Won 2014 Cheltenham Gold Cup but has not looked the same horse since; solid jumper and these fences may revitalise him.

Visored for the first time. Many Clouds - 33/1 Won Hennessy Gold Cup in style but below par in Gold Cup last time; jumps well and stays; give in ground would suit. Unioniste - 33/1 Consistent and sound jumper; has good record at the track although tackles these fences for first time. Rocky Creek - 10/1 Great effort when fifth last year; looked back to his best when winning at Kempton last time; acts on any going. First Lieutenant - 16/1 Appears to have lost his way and, with only four chase races behind him, lacks experience. Royale Knight - 25/1 Stays really well and has already won the Durham and Borders National; may lack a bit of class but is a tough cookie. 10.20 So after the glorious sunshine of the last few days the forecast at Aintree is for conditions to be cloudy and cool, with temperatures of around 10C, but no rain. 10.05 Today's National race could be the worst ever for bookies as the nation gets behind champion jockey AP McCoy - according to Ladbrokes.

His horse Shutthefrontdoor is expected to be the best-backed horse in recent Aintree history on a day when bookies predict a staggering £150 million will be bet on the Grand National alone. David Williams of Ladbrokes said: "A win for McCoy is our nightmare scenario. Shutthefrontdoor could easily be the best backed horse we've ever known in the Grand National. We're scared even to think about it. "More often than not Aintree throws up a host of stories but this year there's only one show in town. The entire race revolves around one man and one horse. "We reckon it will cost the industry £30 million if McCoy wins but that could be conservative. "If the nationwide gamble unfolds, the liabilities could go through the roof. The total cost could be disastrous." 09.45 Morning all, there's a busy sporting day ahead of us with seven Premier League matches, a boat race and the third round of the Masters taking place. But wait, there's also the small matter of the Grand National taking place. And if you haven't made your pick for the big race this afternoon, well you're in luck.

This blog will help you make your selection and bring you the best build up and coverage from Aintree. Where to start? Well how about taking a gander at our very own Marcus Armytage's tips for this year's race. He was the last amateur jockey to win the National so should be all knowing. My first selection is ROCKY CREEK. He was fifth in the race a year ago having led over the last fence. He has been trained for this year’s race by Paul Nicholls and he won his last race, at Kempton, extremely impressively. Rocky Creek (right) If betting were logical he should start favourite rather than the AP McCoy ridden Shuthefrontdoor. Read his full tips here Grand National 2015 full results: The winner, the finishers and the fallers at Aintree - Mirror Online Sport Grand National 2015 full results: The winner, the finishers and the fallers at Aintree The terraces were packed and millions tuned in to the television coverage of the famous old race at Aintree Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Many Clouds won the 2015 Grand National after a superb performance in the Aintree sunshine .

The 33-1 shot, ridden by Leighton Aspell and trained by Oliver Sherwood, triumphed to give the jockey back-to-back Grand National wins. Saint Are was a close second, Monbeg Dude third and Alvarado fourth. If you are looking for our 2016 Grand National coverage, follow the latest odds , tips, results - and see all the latest on our Grand National page. But there was no luck for AP McCoy, despite riding well on Shutthefrontdoor, finishing fifth. Thousands packed the terraces at Aintree this afternoon as this year's Grand National took place. At the double! Leighton Aspell won for a second year in a row at Aintreem this time on Many Clouds McCoy was the pre-race favourite - looking to go out a winner on Shutthefrontdoor, the 6-1 favourite. All of the best jump jockeys had a ride at the famous course, as the bookies held their breath on one of their biggest days of the year. Millions tuned in to the race on television, as seasoned punters and once-a-year hopefuls alike roared their horses over the jumps. But there was no dream finale for McCoy.

See where YOUR horse finished here: Grand National 2015 result: 1 Many Clouds (L P Aspell) 25-1 2 Saint Are (P J Brennan) 25-1 3 Monbeg Dude (L Treadwell) 40-1 4 Alvarado (Paul Moloney) 20-1 5 Shutthefrontdoor (AP McCoy) 6-1f 6 Royale Knight (Brendan Powell) 25/1 7 Tranquil Sea (G Sheehan) 33/1 8 Cause of Causes (P Carberry) 14/1 9 Soll (T Scudamore) 9/1 10 Chance Du Roy (TJ O'Brien) 40/1 11 Mon Parrain (Sean Bowen) 33/1 12 Pineau De Re (DA Jacob) 25/1 13 Owega Star (RM Power) 50/1) 14 Spring Heeled (Nick Scholfield) 25/1 15 Oscar Time (Mr S Waley-Cohen) 20/1 16

 First Lieutenant (Ms N Carberry) 14/1 17 Rocky Creek (Sam Twiston-Davies) 8/1 18 Night In Milan (J Reveley) 20/1 19 Dolatulo (D C Costello) 66/1 Did not run Grand National 2015: Many Clouds wins – as it happened | Sport | The Guardian Grand National 2015 Grand National 2015: Many Clouds wins – as it happened The 25-1 shot gave jockey Leighton Aspell his second successive victory in the big race , while AP McCoy, in his final National, finished fifth on Shutthefrontdoor Updated Many Clouds, ridden by Leighton Aspell, wins the Grand National ahead of Saint Are.

Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Tony Paley (the early running) and Simon Burnton (from 1pm) Saturday 11 April 2015 11.59 EDT First published on Saturday 11 April 2015 04.52 EDT 12:47 It looks like Balthazar King has been taken to Leahurst Veterinary hospital. Word is he may have up to three broken ribs. It will probably take a while to get any further updates, so I’ll wave a final farewell now. Bye! I guess we’ll just have to wait for definitive news of Balthazar King. Racing UK (@Racing_UK) Still no absolute confirmation of Balthazar King’s status. Latest is he’s “under assessment”, but it’s certainly better than first feared. Melissa Jones (@fillyonform) April 11, 2015 Melissa Jones (@fillyonform) Update #BalthazarKing : "After falling BK got back to his feet & remains under assessment and receiving vet.

attention on the course." 11:59 I’m being booted out of my prize seat next to Guardian racing editor Tony Paley, so I’m going to leave you now (though I’ll pop back if anything big happens). I depart with a doffed cap in the direction of Paul Moloney, who rode Alvarado to fourth place here, his seventh consecutive top-four Grand National finish. Bye! For now, anyway! 11:53 Ladbrokes have sent over a press release celebrating “another terrific outcome in a sequence of bookie-friendly Grand Nationals”. David Williams of Ladbrokes says this: It’s been another cracking Grand National for us. We were cheering every runner apart from Shutthefrontdoor. He was the only one we were sweating about and when he started to tire we were able to relax. As Many Clouds raced up to the line we knew we were on the right side of a £30m windfall across the entire betting industry. Bah. Confirmation that Balthazar King has got back fine. Most excellent news.

Cornelius Lysaght (@CorneliusRacing) #Aintree : officials say all 39 horses & jockeys returned ok; 3rd win for owner Trevor Hemmings after Hedgehunter, Ballabriggs 11:49 Chris Cook has filed his report from the National. You can read it in full here , but this is how it starts: Many Clouds has won the Grand National , providing Leighton Aspell, his jockey, with a second consecutive success in the famous race, while his owner, Trevor Hemmings, was winning for the third time. Tony McCoy, riding in his final National, was fifth on Shutthefrontdoor after racing prominently throughout. But possibly the best and most unexpected news to emerge from this National concerns Balthazar King, who fell at the Canal Turn on the first circuit and was then run into by Ballycasey. Cameras caught Balthazar King trying and failing to rise and he was behind green screens as the field passed him on the second circuit but he was later reported to have risen to his feet without evident injury. Balthazar King is “still being assessed”.

The screens had gone up around him, never a good sign, but he got up and they came down. Updated 11:44 Monbeg Dude had to vault a faller – River Choice – two paces after Becher’s first time, and came back from that – he was near the back of the field by then – to finish third. Very nicely done. “Unbelievably tough and unbelievably brave, I’m just so, so proud of him,” says Michael Scudamore. Updated 11:37 Winning trainer Oliver Sherwood speaks to Channel 4, who have to tell him how Many Clouds is before he’ll talk (he’s being hosed down, and has calmed down considerably). I just can’t believe it. He was just foot-perfect I think (I think he’s talking about Leighton Aspell here). I don’t think he made a mistake. I thought it was a year too soon. Trevor knows that. It was his decision. I said the horse is healthy, he’s fit, if you want him to run, he’ll run. It was his decision, he should get all the credit, not me. The horse has been unbelievable all season.

He hasn’t stopped blossoming all season. To this day I don’t know what happened to him in the Gold Cup. He got out of bed the wrong side, you know. I’ve done nothing with him since the Gold Cup. He hasn’t seen a National fence, a couple of quiet bits of work, that’s all we’ve done. What do I know about horses? Updated Lord Windermere heads 2015 Grand National entries Lord Windermere heads 2015 Grand National entries TAGS: Aintree Grand National Who will your money be on for the 2015 Crabbie’s Grand National? Last season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National winners are among 98 potential Grand National runners being aimed at this year’s Aintree showpiece. Gold Cup winner Lord Windermere heads the entries for the 2015 Grand National, which is held on Saturday 11 April and worth £1m.

He could bid to become the first horse since L’Escargot — and only the third ever — to win both the Gold Cup and Grand National, after L’Escargot (Cheltenham 1970 and 1971, Aintree 1975) and Golden Miller (both in 1934). Last year’s Grand National winner, Pineau De Re , also has an entry for the 2015 renewal. The 12-year-old gave trainer Dr Richard Newland his first runner, and first winner, in the race last year. The 2014 runner-up Balthazar King — who was ridden by H&H columnist Richard Johnson — also has an entry, as does Hennessy Gold Cup winner Many Clouds. Champion trainer Paul Nicholls has seven contenders including Rocky Creek and Sam Winner. Jonjo O’Neill has four intended runners including Shutthefrontdoor and Merry King as does Willie Mullins, whose entries include Back In Focus and Boston Bob.

Continued below… A day in the life of champion trainer Paul Nicholls *PICTURES* With around 120 horses in residence at Manor Farm Stables in Somerset, it’s a 24-7 job for Champion National Hunt… Scottish Grand National winner Godsmejudge has been entered by Alan King, Robert Waley-Cohen’s Aintree specialist Oscar Time is also on the list, as is Mouse Morris’ First Lieuteneant. Welsh National winner Monbeg Dude and last year’s favourite Teaforthree (Rebecca Curtis) are also eye-catchers. Article continues below... “It is another bumper entry with many great stories lying in wait. A Gold Cup winner and this season’s Hennessy winner, plus last year’s Grand National hero and this season’s Becher Chase winner are all engaged and so it goes on,” said John Baker of The Jockey Club North West. “The leading jump trainers are well-represented, which is terrific and, as ever, there is plenty of support from Ireland.

We all now eagerly await Phil Smith’s [British Horseracing Authority’s head of handicapping] verdict on 17 February when the weights are revealed.” A maximum of 40 horses will line-up at Aintree on Saturday 11 April. For more information visit: Betfred odds on possible 2015 Grand National runners 25/1 Alvarado, Back In Focus, Balthazar King, Godsmejudge, Many Clouds, Merry King, Pineau de Re, Shutthefrontdoor, Spring Heeled, Teaforthree, Unioniste. 33/1 Across The Bay, Benvolio, Boston Bob, Dolatulo, First Lieutenant, Home Farm, Living Next Door, Lord Windermere, Monbeg Dude, Rebel Rebellion, Rocky Creek, Saint Are, Sam Winner, Sunnyhillboy.

40/1 Al Co, Ballycasey, Buddy Bolero, Carlingford Lough, Cause Of Causes, Chance du Roy, Corrin Wood, Court By Surprise, Gallant Oscar, Goonyella, Guess Again, Hadrian’s Approach, Katenko, Kruzhlinin, Portrait King, Prince de Beauchene, Roi du Mee, Rolling Aces, Royale Knight, Shotgun Paddy, Super Duty, The Druids Nephew, Theatrical Star, Wyck Hill. 50/1 Alderwood, Any Currency, Baileys Concerto, Broadway Buffalo, Burton Port, Cappa Bleu, Carlito Brigante, Cedre Bleu, Double Ross, Duke Of Lucca, Green Flag, Make A Track, Mon Parrain, Mountainous, My Murphy, Night In Milan, Oscar Time, Owega Star, Rajdhani Express, Raz de Maree, Renard, Rubi Light, Standing Ovation, The Package, Vintage Star.

66/1 Alpha Victor, Bob Ford, Gas Line Boy, Lackamon, Loch Ba, Poole Master, Rigadin de Beauchene, Rose Of The Moon, Soll, Sydney Paget, Tales Of Milan, The Rainbow Hunter, Tranquil Sea. 100/1 American Spin, Ballyoliver, Ely Brown, Glenquest, Harry The Viking, Ikorodu Road, Maggio, Mart Lane, Neptune Equester, River Choice. Article continues below... Who won the 2015 Grand National? Take a look at the final standings as Many Clouds claimed victory - Mirror Online Sport Who won the 2015 Grand National? Take a look at the final standings as Many Clouds claimed victory The world famous Aintree event didn't disappoint as the pre-race favourite failed to deliver success once again and a 25/1 shot claimed the win Share Winner: Leighton Aspell celebrates after riding to victory in a second consecutive Grand National Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Leigh Aspell rode Many Clouds to victory in the Grand National to deny AP McCoy a fitting end to his glittering career.

Aspell became the first jockey in over 40 years to claim success in two consecutive Nationals after he guided Pineau de Re to success in last year's event. 39 horses started the race and, thankfully, all of the competitors emerged from the taxing course unharmed. Less than half of the starters completed the race however, as just 19 reached the finish line. Find out which horse finished where in the final standings below...

In pictures - Grand National 2015: Many Clouds (L P Aspell) 25-1 Saint Are (P J Brennan) 25-1 Monbeg Dude (L Treadwell) 40-1 Alvarado (Paul Moloney) 20-1 Royale Knight (Brendan Powell) 25/1 Tranquil Sea (G Sheehan) 33/1 Cause of Causes (P Carberry) 14/1 Soll (T Scudamore) 9/1 Chance Du Roy (TJ O'Brien) 40/1 Mon Parrain (Sean Bowen) 33/1 Pineau De Re (DA Jacob) 25/1 Owega Star (RM Power) 50/1) Spring Heeled (Nick Scholfield) 25/1 Oscar Time (Mr S Waley-Cohen) 20/1 First Lieutenant (Ms N Carberry) 14/1 Rocky Creek (Sam Twiston-Davies) 8/1 Night In Milan (J Reveley) 20/1 Dolatulo (D C Costello) 66/1 poll loading Be honest

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Did you back Many Clouds? 0+ VOTES SO FAR Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent Grand National 2015: Many Clouds wins as McCoy finishes fifth - BBC Sport BBC Sport Grand National 2015: Many Clouds wins as McCoy finishes fifth By James Gheerbrant From the section Horse Racing Share this page Media playback is not supported on this device Grand National 2015: Leighton Aspell is back-to-back winner Many Clouds won the 2015 Grand National to give jockey Leighton Aspell his second consecutive victory in the race. Champion jockey AP McCoy was denied a fairytale Aintree farewell, finishing fifth on favourite Shutthefrontdoor. Aspell, who won in 2014 aboard Pineau De Re, steered his 25-1 shot to the front three fences from home and then held off the challenge of Saint Are to win by a length and three-quarters. Monbeg Dude finished third and Alvarado came in fourth.

Aspell, 38, becomes the first jockey since Brian Fletcher on Red Rum in 1973 and 1974 to win back-to-back Nationals, while it was a third success for 79-year-old owner Trevor Hemmings, who has previously won with Hedgehunter and Ballabriggs. Comeback king Aspell Leighton Aspell announced his retirement from racing in 2007, but returned to the sport in April 2009. He now becomes only the third jockey to win consecutive Nationals in the post-War era, after Bryan Marshall and Brian Fletcher. Aspell said: "It was wonderful and we will certainly celebrate tonight. I asked some big questions, but he dug deep. "We really refreshed and recharged his battery and I tried to conserve energy. He is all heart. All season, he has had hard races. Win lose or draw, that's the best ride I have had in the National. I just hoped his battery life lasted out and it did." McCoy appeared well placed in the latter stages, but Shutthefrontdoor tired badly from the elbow. "I thought from the third-last fence I was running on empty," McCoy said.

"I will miss riding horses and races like that. I thought for a long way he could win. It was my last National but was a very enjoyable one." BBC racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght "Many Clouds again proved himself an outstanding staying chaser, not only seeing off 38 rivals in fine style but doing it while conceding weight to all but one of them, and in a fast time. "The days when if a horse had more than 11 stone on its back you could put a line through its chances are well and truly over; though a decent sized slice of luck is still required, the race is no longer quite as much the lottery it once was." The Northern Irishman had said he would retire immediately if he had won, but the 40-year-old could now race on until the Sandown meeting at the end of April. Winning trainer Oliver Sherwood was in tears after his decision to run Many Clouds was vindicated. The eight-year-old was a disappointing sixth in last month's Cheltenham Gold Cup after winning the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury in November and scoring at Cheltenham in January.

Many Clouds becomes the youngest winner of the National since Bindaree in 2002 and at 11st 9lb, the heaviest winner since Red Rum. He also won £561,300 for Hemmings out of a total prize fund of £1m. More National frustration for McCoy AP McCoy has been Champion Jockey in all of the 19 seasons he has been professional, but has only ever won the Grand National once, in 2010 aboard Don't Push It. About 72,000 spectators turned out on a sunny day at Aintree to watch the 168th running of the National. McCoy had been strongly backed in the lead-up to the race - with more money wagered on this National than any other horse race - and bookmakers had feared a £50m pay-out if he had claimed his second victory over the 30 National fences. Nina Carberry, the only female jockey in the race, finished 16th on First Lieutenant.

Balthazar King, one of the favourites, had a heavy fall at the Canal Turn and was taken to University of Liverpool Equine Hospital (Leahurst) for further assessment. Top six: 1. Many Clouds (25-1) 2. Saint Are (25-1) 3. Monbeg Dude (40-1) 4. Alvarado (20-1) 5. Shutthefrontdoor (6-1 fav) 6. Royale Knight (25-1).

Question: Which horse won the Aintree Grand National in 2015?
Answer: Many Clouds