Run on heavy ground, the 1962 Aintree Grand National was a real test for competitors. Thirty-two horses ran in the race, all returning safely, with 17 completing the race, a big number when you take into consideration the conditions on the day.
Winner of the race was Kilmore, who returned at odds of 28/1 and would run out a ten length winner, coming away nicely and holding on up the home straight for his win.
The rider on the day was Fred Winter, a man who would have a huge Grand National record, winning it as both a rider and, later in life, as a trainer. This was his second win after taking the race in 1957.
Ryan Price would train the winner, and it would be the only time he would win this race. He failed to have much luck elsewhere, with plenty of falls for his horses at Aintree.
Kilmore ran in the Grand National a total of four times, finishing 5th a year before his success, and then returning after the win to finish 6th in 1963 and then falling on his last attempt in 1964.
He was a 12-year-old when he won the race, so he would run in his final Grand National at the age of 14.