Grand National LIVE: Winner, results and reaction from dramatic race at Aintree

Gwennie May Boy and Charlie Todd win the William Hill Handicap Hurdle!

Giovinco was put down after a fall at the final fence in the Mildmay Novices’ Chase on Friday raising concerns from animal rights activists as well as some not so nice areas of social media.

Trainer Lucinda Russell spoke about the abuse she has received after the death of horse Giovinco saying: “It really shakes you. It’s a horrible thing. I was on Facebook and someone said ‘you killed that horse.’ We didn’t and for someone to say that is so unfair.

“The girl who was with him was in tears, it’s ruined her life. I wouldn’t say that to someone if they ran over their dog. These horses are part of our lives and losing them is horrendous.”

One race down, three to go until the big one. The Grand National runs at 4pm with Corach Rambler looking to make it a second consecutive victory at Aintree.

British trainer Dan Skelton just had a winner with Gwennie May Boy so is that a sign to come?

Skelton saddles Galia Des Liteaux in the Grand National later with his brother Harry taking the reins.

1. Gwennie May Boy - 9/2

2. Lord Snootie - 18/1

3. West Balboa -11/4

4. JohnnyWho - 9/1

5. Monmiral - 9/1

Oh wow.

After the final jump Gwennie May Boy finds another level and drives miles ahead of the other contenders. He’s kicked cleared of the rest and comfortably crosses the line for a win.

Gwennie May Boy, JohnnyWho and West Balboa move past the rest and leap over the last with a slight lead. It’s a race to the line now.

The back markers are drifting further away as the leading duos continue to look strong. West Balboa is starting to move through the pack though ready to make a move.

Johnnywho and Monmiral are in decent positions as well.

Trainer of Corach Rambler, Lucinda Russell, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "I should be quite relaxed now. Corach looks fantastic and he has the same feeling as I do at this place. He takes in the atmosphere at Aintree. In my world, Corach is a legend. He’s a year older and he looks even fitter and tighter. He’s become quite a hard horse and he’s very focussed.

"We’ve been tapering his work. He’s a fabulous horse and we’re so honoured to have him. Corach in the time up to the National eats everything, he’s like a marathon runner loading. He showed last year he loves the fences and he stays the trip. He should be favourite, he just needs a bit of luck now.

"I was worried about Limerick Lace during the week when the ground was a little bit softer. I’m just all about Corach."

Johnsons Blue and Classic Concorde continuously switch places at the front of the field as they drive past the grandstand for the conclusion of the first circuit.

The first mile was a quick one and there’s six hurdles to go yet. Who will stay on for the finish?

Classic Concorde drifts out wide and edges into the lead as the field begins to split up. Johnsons Blue is second with Bold Endeavour and Cuthberts Dibble trailing in third and fourth.