As of 2023, what is the fastest time recorded by a Grand National horserace winner?

The Grand National is the most famous steeplechase horse race in the world, run annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England. The race has been in existence since 1839 with the fastest ever time of 8 minutes 48 seconds, recorded by Mr Frisk in taking victory in 1990.

Mr Frisk was a bay gelding owned by the Johnson Family syndicate. He was trained by Kim Bailey and ridden by jockey Marcus Armytage. At the time of the Grand National in 1990, Mr Frisk was a relatively unknown horse, with few punters backing him to win the race. However, he had shown promise in previous races, and his connections believed he had the potential to do well.

On the day of the race, Mr Frisk was given odds of 16-1 to win, with the favourite being a horse called Desert Orchid. The weather conditions were good, and the track was firm, which meant that the horses could run at a fast pace. Mr Frisk got off to a good start and quickly settled into a rhythm, jumping the fences with ease and staying in touch with the leaders.

As the race progressed, Mr Frisk started to move up through the field, and by the time they reached the second to last fence, he was in third place. He then made a bold move and took the lead, galloping down the home straight with a clear advantage. The other horses were unable to catch him, and he crossed the finish line in first place, breaking the record for the fastest-ever time in the Grand National.