Does the favourite horse at the start of the race ever win the Grand National?

Question

Does the favourite horse at the start of the race ever win the Grand National?

Answer 1

Yes Red Rum

Answer 2

In the last hundred years only 11 favourites have actually won the National. Horses starting at 16-1 or under have the best record at 27 wins since 1968. In the last 25 years there have been a few long odd surprises; Last Suspect at 50/1, Royal Athlete and Ben Nevis both at 40/1, Red Marauder at 33-1, Maori Venture and Little Polveir both at 28/1 and Rubstic at 25/1. These long shots winners are what the National is all about, most people are happy to stick a couple of quid 'each way' on a 25-1 shot and sit back and enjoy the race. Many serious gamblers will not put any money on horses in the National as it is too difficult to pick a winner, but this luck factor only adds to the excitement for the millions of people whos only gamble is once a year on the Grand National.