| Pagename: | 1949 Grand National |
| Horse Race: | Grand National |
| Location: | Aintree Racecourse |
| Date: | 26 March 1949 |
| Winning Horse: | Russian Hero |
| Starting Price: | 66/1 |
| Winning Jockey: | Leo McMorrow |
| Winning Trainer: | George R. Owen |
| Winning Owner: | Fearnie Williamson |
| Conditions: | Slightly firm |
| Previous: | 1948 |
| Next: | 1950 |
The 1949 Grand National was the 103rd renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 26 March 1949.
The race was won by a 66/1 shot Russian Hero, a comfortable eight lengths ahead of his nearest challenger. Russian Hero was ridden by jockey Leo McMorrow and trained by George Owen, winning the top prize of £13,000 for owner Fearnie Williamson.
Forty-three horses ran; Roimond finished second, with Royal Mount third and Cromwell fourth.
Bora's Cottage was a fatality on the second circuit.
| Position | Name | Jockey | data-sort-type="number" | Age | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Russian Hero | Leo McMorrow | 9 | 10-8 | 66/1 | 8 lengths | |
| 02 | Roimond | Dick Francis | 8 | 11-12 | 22/1 | 1 Length[1] | |
| 03 | Royal Mount | Patrick Doyle | 10 | 10-12 | 18/1 | ||
| 04 | Cromwell | Anthony Mildmay | 8 | 11-3 | 6/1 | ||
| 05 | Flaming Steel | Joe Spencer | 8 | 10-9 | 33/1 | ||
| 06 | Happy Home | Bryan Marshall | 10 | 11-10 | 10/1 | ||
| 07 | Tonderman | Jack Bloom | 12 | 10-4 | 66/1 | ||
| 08 | Lucky Purchase | Alec Jack | 11 | 10-2 | 50/1 | ||
| 09 | Bricett | Tim Molony | 12 | 10-9 | 20/1 | ||
| 10 | Clyduffe | Jimmy Power | 14 | 10-0 | 66/1 | ||
| 11 | Perfect Night | Derek Ancil | 11 | 10-0 | 66/1 | Last to complete | |
| Fence | Name | Jockey | Age | Handicap (st-lb) | SP | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Cloncarrig | Kevin Gilsenan | 9 | 11-7 | 18/1 | Fell |
| 24 | Ulster Monarch | Dick Curran | 10 | 11-2 | 28/1 | Fell |
| 09 | Cavaliero | Jimmy Brogan | 8 | 11-1 | 100/8 | Fell |
| 09 | Acthon Major | Bobby O'Ryan | 9 | 10-11 | 50/1 | Fell |
| 01 | Caddie II | Jack Maguire | 11 | 10-10 | 66/1 | Fell |
| ? | Leap Man | Ernest Vinall | 12 | 10-10 | 66/1 | Fell |
| 21 | Bruno II | Scotty Pringle | 9 | 10-9 | 66/1 | Fell |
| ? | San Michele | Jack Boddy | 9 | 10-5 | 66/1 | Fell |
| 25 | Astra | Arthur Thompson | 8 | 10-4 | 50/1 | Fell |
| ? | Magnetic Fin | Lionel Vick | 10 | 10-4 | 50/1 | Fell |
| ? | Loyal Antrim | Mr A Scannell | 12 | 10-4 | 50/1 | Fell |
| 17+ | Bora's Cottage | E Kennedy | 11 | 10-3 | 50/1 | Fell |
| 19 | Monaveen | Tony Grantham | 8 | 10-3 | 50/1 | Fell |
| 22 | Wot No Sun | Glen Kelly | 7 | 10-3 | 40/1 | Fell |
| ? | Replica | Eddie Reavey | 11 | 10-3 | 66/1 | Fell |
| ? | Arranbeg | R McCarthy | 12 | 10-2 | 66/1 | Fell |
| ? | Martin M | Major WH Skrine | 9 | 10-1 | 66/1 | Fell |
| 24 | Southborough | Patrick Murray | 11 | 10-1 | 66/1 | Fell |
| 01 | Stone Cottage | Matt Hogan | 8 | 10-1 | 66/1 | Fell |
| ? | Celtic Cross | J Parkin | 11 | 10-0 | 66/1 | Fell |
| ? | Morning Star II | George Bowden | 10 | 10-0 | 66/1 | Fell |
| ? | Ship's Bell | Mick O'Dwyer | 9 | 10-0 | 66/1 | Fell |
| ? | Offaly Prince | Mr A Parker | 10 | 10-4 | 66/1 | Fell |
| ? | Barn Dance | Eddie Newman | 10 | 10-0 | 50/1 | Fell |
| 01 | Parthenon | Bobby Bates | 10 | 10-5 | 66/1 | Fell |
| ? | Sagacity | Alan Power | 11 | 10-0 | 66/1 | Fell |
| 24 | Brighter Sandy | Bob Turnell | 11 | 11-2 | 40/1 | Brought Down |
| ? | Gallery | George Slack | 11 | 10-8 | 40/1 | Brought Down |
| ? | Ardnacassa | R Connors | 11 | 10-5 | 66/1 | Brought Down |
| ? | Sen Toi | Tommy Cusack | 14 | 10-5 | 66/1 | Brought Down |
| 22 | Royal Cottage | Dicky Black | 9 | 10-12 | 33/1 | Refused |
| 04 | Caughoo | Daniel McCann | 10 | 11-0 | 66/1 | Ran Out |