Merryman II (foaled 1951) was a Scottish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed in National Hunt racing.

Merryman II
SireCarnival Boy
DamMaid Marion
DamsireStar and Garter
SexGelding
Foaled1951
CountryScotland
ColourBay
OwnerWinifred H. Wallace
TrainerNeville Crump
Major wins
Grand National (1960)

He is best known for winning the 1960 Grand National at odds of 13/2, making him the first clear favourite to win for 33 years as well as the first Scottish-bred winner.

His jockey, 22-year-old Gerry Scott, had been lucky to take part in the race, having broken his collarbone two weeks prior.

Due to the 1960 race being the first ever televised, Merryman II also holds the distinction of being the first televised winner of a Grand National.[1][2]

Grand National record

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Grand National Position Jockey Age Weight SP Distance
1960 1st Gerry Scott 9 10-12 13/2 F
1961 2nd Bobby Beasley 10 11-12 8/1
1962 13th David Dick 11 11-8 20/1

Pedigree

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Pedigree of Merryman II (SCO), bay gelding, 1951[3]
Sire
Carnival Boy (GB)
1941
Colombo (GB)
1931
Manna (IRE) Phalaris (GB)
Waffles (IRE)
Lady Nairne (GB) Chaucer (GB)
Lammarmuir (GB)
Sharp Tar (GE)
1933
Son-in-law (GB) Dark Ronaldo (IRE)
Mother In Law (GB)
Saddle Tor (GB) Hurry On (GB)
Leighon Tor (IRE)
Dam
Maid Marion (GB)
1937
Star and Garter (IRE)
1919
Sunstar (GB) Sundridge (GB)
Doris (GB)
She (GB) Cyllene (GB)
Witty Girl (GB)
Angelica (IRE)
191)9
Santair (GB) Sanoi (GB)
Helen Blair (IRE)
Angela II (GB) Wales (GB)
Angela (GB)

References

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  1. ^ "Merryman II National". grand-national.me.uk. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  2. ^ "1970/61 Nationals". sixtiesnationals.webs.com. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Merryman II pedigree". pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 11 April 2021.