The 1883 Grand National was the 45th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 30 March 1883.[1] With only 10 starters, it was the smallest Grand National field in history (excluding the precursors of 1836–8).

1883 Grand National
Grand National
LocationAintree
Date30 March 1883
Winning horseEngland Zoedone
Starting price100/8
JockeyAustria Count Charles Kinsky
TrainerW. Jenkins
OwnerAustria Count Charles Kinsky
ConditionsHeavy
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Finishing Order

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Position Name Jockey Handicap (st-lb) SP Distance
01 Zoedone Count Charles Kinsky 11-0 100/8 10 Lengths
02 Black Prince Mr D Canavan[2][3] 10-4 100/3 6 Lengths
03 Downpatrick Tom Widger 10-7 100/7
04 Zitella Tommy Beasley 11-2 3/1 F
05 Montauban Ted Wilson 10-9 9/1
06 Eau De Vie Dan Thirlwell 11-10 9/2 Last to Complete

Non-finishers

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Fence Name Jockey Handicap (st-lb) SP Fate
? Mohican Harry Beasley 12-1 9/1 Fell
? Athlacca Jimmy Adams 11-4 9/1 Pulled Up
? Cortolvin Arthur Barker 10-5 100/3 Fell
02 Jolly Sir John Arthur Coventry 10-5 100/12 Refused

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References

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  1. ^ "Grand National Winners – Sportsbook Guardian". Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
  2. ^ "1883".
  3. ^ London Evening Standard, Saturday 31 March 1883, Page 3, Column 6
  4. ^ "Aintree Grand National 1883".
  5. ^ The Grand National 1839-1930 by David Hoadley Munroe
  6. ^ "Heroes and heroines of the Grand National". 1907.
  7. ^ "1883".