The Grand National 1951 - Nickel Coin

.....as covered by British Movietone.....and the mare Nickel Coin....ridden by Johnny Bullock...wins an incident-packed National at 40/1...only 3 out of 36 completed.......

[@montyf2165]

Amazing pile up at the 1st!!

[@Badgersj]

Nickel Coin probably benefited from hunting regularly with the Surrey Union. It's tricky, wooded country in places and it would have given her the nous to think with her feet in a difficult situation, of which there were many in that race!

[@wonderingviking6825]

That was my grandfathers horse. She was the last mare to win the race. I have the oil painting of nickel coin. So proud. What a race.

[@chatham43]

thanks..is the Duck-Eggs story true...?

[@wonderingviking6825]

Yes duck eggs and stout. She had a foal called kings nickel and ended her days as a pet for a lady.

[@glynnevans1851]

@@wonderingviking6825 Hi, Some years ago I met some who knew Jonny Bullock well' from Aldridge village near Walsall. Kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands UK 🤝

[@liamdav1142]

Hello I’ve been told that I have nickel coins snaffle bit, apparently it was given to given away to the previous owner who was related to someone I know who has now given it to me any idea if it could be right 😅 @wonderingviking6825

[@liamdav1142]

@@wonderingviking6825 A

[@SongsOfLife1]

Is that Mr Chumley Warner commentating?

[@gazowenowen250]

Vincent o Brien first runner

[@chrisdowling8094]

Second, he saddled Castledermot in 1950.