| Pagename: | 1861 Grand National |
| Horse Race: | Grand National |
| Location: | Aintree |
| Date: | 13 March 1861 |
| Winning Horse: | Jealousy |
| Starting Price: | 5/1 |
| Winning Jockey: | Joseph Kendall |
| Winning Trainer: | Charles Balchin |
| Winning Owner: | J. Bennett |
| Conditions: | Good to soft (soft in places) |
| Previous: | 1860 |
| Next: | 1862 |
The 1861 Grand National was the 23rd renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 13 March 1861.[1]
| data-sort-type="number" | Position | Name | Jockey | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jealousy | Joseph Kendall | 9–12 | 5-1 | ||
| 02 | The Dane | Walter White | 10–0 | 33-1 | 2 lengths | |
| 03 | Old Ben Roe | George? Waddington | 10–7 | 10-1 | ||
| 04 | Bridegroom | Mr. Fitzadam | 10–7 | 25-1 | ||
| 05 | Xanthus | Charles Boyce | 9–8 | 50-1 | ||
| 06 | Redwing | James? Murphy | 9–7 | 25-1 | ||
| 07 | Wee Nell | J. Knott | 9–11 | 100-1 | ||
| 08 | The Unknown | G. Eatwell | 8–12 | 100-1 | ||
| 09 | The Emperor | Alec Goodman | 10–2 | 100-8 | ||
| Fence | Name | Jockey | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunette | Fothergill Rowlands | 11–0 | 33-1 | ||
| Kibworth Lass | Tom Olliver Jr. | 11–3 | 100-1 | Refused | |
| Anatis | Tommy Pickernell | 10–4 | 4-1 | Fell | |
| Diament | J. Enoch | 10–4 | 100-1 | Refused | |
| Brother To Lady's Maid | H. Harris | 10–3 | 100-1 | ||
| Franc Picard | Harry Lamplugh | 10–0 | 14-1 | ||
| Master Bagot | George Ede | 10–0 | 8-1 | Fell | |
| Longrange | R. Sherrard | 9–10 | 100-1 | ||
| Kilcock | D. Meaney | 9–10 | 40-1 | ||
| The Freshman | M. Blake | 9–7 | 100-7 | Fell | |
| The Irish Emigrant | Robert Sly Jr. | 9–0 | 100-1 | Fell | |
| The Conductor | John? Nightingall | 8–12 | 40-1 | Fell | |
| Dr. Leete | W. Mason | 8–8 | 100-1 | ||
| Cockatoo | Chris Green | 8–8 | 7-1 | Fell | |
| The Rover | F. Page | 8–8 | 100-1 | ||