| Grand National | |
| Location | Aintree |
|---|---|
| Date | 7 March 1866 |
| Winning horse |  Salamander |
| Starting price | 40/1 |
| Jockey | Mr Alec Goodman |
| Trainer | J. Walters |
| Owner | Edward Studd |
| Conditions | Soft (snowy) |
The 1866 Grand National was the 28th renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 7 March 1866.[1]
The winning jockey, Alec Goodman, had also ridden the 1852 winner.
| Position | Name | Jockey | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Salamander | Alec Goodman | 10-7 | 40-1 | |
| 02 | Cortolvin | Johnny Page | 11-6 | 8-1 | 10 lengths[2] |
| 03 | Creole | George Waddington | 10-10 | 15-1 | |
| 04 | Lightheart | E. Jones | 11-5 | 50-1 | |
| 05 | Merrimac | Arthur Tempest | 10-7 | 25-1 | |
| 06 | The Doctor | George Stevens | 10-0 | 20-1 | |
| 07 | Frank | Capt. P. Lawrence | 11-8 | 50-1 |
| Fence | Name | Jockey | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Africaine | George Holman | 13-2 | 100-7 | Pulled Up | |
| Effenburg | R. Twiddy | 12-8 | 50-1 | ||
| Alcibiade | Ben Land | 12-2 | 9-1 | Fell | |
| Hall Court | J. Reeves | 11-12 | 30-1 | Fell | |
| Reporter | Alfred? French | 11-4 | 50-1 | ||
| Glencavin | J. Jewitt | 11-4 | 50-1 | ||
| Thomastown | James? Murphy | 11-4 | 50-1 | Fell | |
| Laura | Harry Lamplugh | 11-0 | 7-1 | Fell | |
| Ibex | Charles Boyce | 10-12 | 25-1 | Fell | |
| Stanton | H. Welsh | 10-12 | 50-1 | Fell | |
| The Tavern | John Holman | 10-10 | 50-1 | ||
| Mistake | James? Knott | 10-9 | 25-1 | ||
| Sir William | H. Ellison | 10-7 | 50-1 | Refused to start | |
| Stella | William? Jarvis | 10-7 | 50-1 | Fell | |
| Philosopher | John? Wheeler | 10-7 | 50-1 | Fell | |
| Garotter | G. Ryan | 10-7 | 50-1 | Fell | |
| Ace of Hearts | George Ede | 10-2 | 50-1 | Fell | |
| King of Hearts | Allen? Sadler | 10-2 | 30-1 | Fell | |
| Mill Town | Tommy Pickernell | 10-2 | 50-1 | ||
| Real Jam | David Hughes | 10-0 | 12-1 | ||
| Cutler | A. Thorpe | 10-0 | 50-1 | ||
| West End | Walter? White | 10-5 | 50-1 | ||
| Columbia | Bill Reeves | 10-10 | 1000-15 |