The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Get email updates with the day's biggest stories Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Tiger Roll stormed to a historic second successive Grand National triumph - and netted owner Michael O'Leary a fortune in the process. The race at Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside is the premier event in the racing calendar. Winning such a prestigious event will hurtle a horse, as well as its owner, trainer and jockey into the national limelight. The Grand National is one of the richest races on the planet, in terms of the prize fund attached to the contest. And the monetary reward was huge for multi-millionaire Ryanair chief O'Leary, who saw the 4/1 favourite march to glory. (Image: Liverpool Echo/Colin Lane) Trained by Gordon Elliott, Tiger Roll beat Magic of Light and Rathvinder to glory. The result also made Tiger Roll’s owners a whole lot wealthier in the process. But just how much will the 2019 Grand National winner receive? Here’s a breakdown of the prize fund, detailing who will get what when all is done and dusted in Merseyside. How much will the winners receive? The total prize fund for the 2019 Randox Health Grand National is £1million. Unlike other races, each runner down to tenth place will receive a share of that amount. With 40 horses competing in the Grand National, that means around 25 per cent of the runners will receive a share of the prize fund. (Image: Action Images via Reuters) The winner will receive a whopping £561,300, whilst the second placed runner will take home £211,100. That means a huge £350,200 separates first and second, which stands even if a photo finish is required to separate the runners. A nose is all that was between winner Tiger Roll and Pleasant Company in 2018. Here’s a full breakdown of how the prize fund will be distributed: 1st - £561,300 2nd - £211,100 3rd - £105,500 4th - £52,700 5th - £26,500 6th - £13,200 7th - £6,800 8th - £3,600 9th - £2,000 10th - £1,000 How much do the jockeys get? There is no steadfast rule when it comes the amount jockeys receive. A normal National Hunt rider will receive in the region of £169.85 over jumps per ride. However, with the stakes so high in the Grand National, this arrangement is not up to scratch. (Image: Sunday Mirror) In principle, the victorious jockey will earn around eight to eight and a half per cent of the prize fund, whilst those who place lower will the home between four to five per cent. According to these estimates, the winning jockey in the Grand National will pocket around £45,000 for riding the winning horse. It is not unusual in the racing world for leading jockeys to agree to a ‘retaining’ deal, which sees riders paid an annual fee to race an owners horses. Irish businessman and famous owner JP McManus repeatedly paid AP McCoy a £1million annual salary in the past to race for him. Will the winner receive any other bonuses? The £561,300 official prize fund is only the beginning for the winning runner. The fame garnered from the victory is likely to present ample opportunities for spin-offs and public appearances.<doc-sep>The Cheltenham Festival may have the highest concentration of quality jump racing, but the Grand National remains the people's race and every April 40 runners line up to tackle 30 fences in the world's most famous steeplechase. £1 million in prize money was at stake today at Aintree, for the 172nd edition of the race. Last year Gordon Elliott's Tiger Roll was the champion, beating Pleasant Company and Bless The Wings. Tiger Roll was an incredibly impressive winner of the Cross Country at Cheltenham, and the JP McManus owned Anibale Fly is likely to be next in the betting after running on well to finish second in the Gold Cup.<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up forfor news on the biggest players and tournaments The Grand National at Aintree is one of the richest races in the world. Just as it was 12 months ago, there is a staggering £1million in the prize find for this year’s race - and Tiger Roll will take the money home. Winning the Grand National will project a horse, its owner, trainer and jockey into the limelight. With the National being a handicap race, there's also a chance it will be won by a horse belonging to an everyday, lesser-known owner or stables.<doc-sep>
Runners and riders in this year's Grand National set off on Saturday at 5.15pm on the dot, with millions set to tune in and place their money on who they think will win the most famous horse race in the world. The 40 confirmed runners and riders for the steeplechase have been confirmed, with the race being shown live on ITV. As well as the glory and pride a jockey, trainer or owner can take in winning the race, there is a hefty prize fund, too. So, what is the Grand National prize money? There is £1million in total prize money again for this year's event at Aintree Racecourse, with the race paying out even on the 10th-placed horse (so a quarter of the runners get prize money). Securing a win will bring in £561,000, with the difference between first and second being a huge £350,000. Third place brings in just over £100,000 with 10th-place down at the other end of the spectrum winning £1,000. How much do jockeys get paid? According to the Grand National's website, a National Hunt rider receives around £169.85 for every race he or she rides. Some jockeys have their own agreements and arrangements with owners, and can be on the receiving end of a riders’ retainers fee for riding all of an owners' horses (like JP McManus, who had AP McCoy riding for him in the past for a reported £1million a year). Winning jockeys also get a slice of the prize money on top, expected to be approximately 8-8.5% for a winning ride or 4-5% for a placed finish. Based on that, the jockey who finishes in first place would take home around £45,000 - as well as going down in the history books. The Grand National prize money (by race position)