Grand National 1937 (1937)

Title for this item is missing. Title in the paperwork reads: "THE GRAND NATIONAL 1937"
Aintree Race Course, Liverpool, Merseyside.
Various shots of the packed racecourse. A royal car arrives to Aintree. King George VI (former Prince Albert, Duke of York) and Queen Elizabeth (former Duchess of York. later Queen Mother) leave the car and are greeted by Lord Derby. Various shots of the horses parading in paddock. More shots of the crowds, bookies, jockey board before the Grand National horse race.
Horses at the start, tapes go up and they are off. Various shots of the race. Many horses and jockeys fall on different jumps, not many remain until the end of the race. Several nice slow motion shots of the horses going over jumps. Royal Mail wins the Grand National. Royal Mail and jockey Williams surrounded by crowds. Williams dismounts.
Note: Several sound disturbances - it disappears several times but returns after several seconds.
FILM ID:915.05
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[@lee7701]

So nice of the commentator to give Royal Mail as a tip when he already knew the result

[@eugenekeher978]

Wonderful old footage , always to see these nostalgic old names , especially any film of the great Golden Miller , still the only horse ever to win the Gold Cup and Grand National in the same year , L Escargot achieved the double , but not in the same year .

[@sadelsor]

Seems the jockeys were a lot bigger than they are today.

[@teenoso4069]

Is that purely from a visual point of view? I dont think the stats support it but there have always been the tall jockey here and there. I can think of a few, but mostly amateurs. I think the tallest to ride was Alan Jones (Brit 1987). About 6'4 and a professional. Malcolm Batters (Martinstown -1981) was around 6'3. Tallest to win was Bruce Hobbs 6ft 1.5. Tallest rider at present (not in GN) may be an Amateur called Patrick Sankey. I think he is 6'7

[@Isleofskye]

Absolutely Top Draw !

[@teenoso4069]

Beautifully made proper fences

[@johnkimber776]

Just wonderful much better the the hurdle race today

[@ianbennett1491]

Royal Mail the winner. Thanks for POSTING this. 😂😂😂

[@JimShadyUK]

Not happy with the disrespect shown to Uncle Batt - twice a fifth placed finisher in two previous Nationals.

[@kittykat8459]

I say, topping show, what!

[@si002]

Oh rather

[@mdluk199]

Spiffing

[@glynnevans1851]

@@mdluk199 Certainly was Mark , the British knew how to dress and look their best when out as the paying customer. My late Dad always had a shirt n tie when he was at the races and very proud too. I was born 1960 and was taught disapline and respect. First race course visit 1967 and always remember the book makers immaculately dressed too. Momentous days then and N.H n the Flat fabulous races and brave jockeys. Kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands UK 🤝

[@mdluk199]

@@glynnevans1851 Greetings my friend. Great memories for you 👍

[@glynnevans1851]

@@mdluk199 Cheers Mark, were R U from sir. Kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands 👍

[@cherylcampbell7495]

Royal male

[@ianbennett1491]

Royal Mail the winner. Thanks for POSTING this. 😂😂😂