National runners all back safely Only two horses fell during the John Smith's Grand National and both got up unscathed following modifications to the fences. The well-fancied On His Own fell at Valentine's on the second circuit while Tatenen went at the 12th. Six jockeys were unseated, and it was the first time in 166 runnings of the Grand National that the entire field remained in contention up to the Canal Turn (fence 8). All horses and jockeys returned safely. John Baker, Aintree and North West Regional Director for Jockey Club Racecourses, said: "Far fewer fallers were recorded in the 2013 John Smith's Grand National, as with the other races over the Grand National Course during the meeting. "The new construction of the fences appeared to play a significant part in the spectacle and we also need to recognise the part the jockeys have played right from the off. British racing should be tremendously proud of their contribution today. "As ever, we will review every aspect of today's race. We will not stand still here at Aintree."
