Bob Champion
1981 Grand National won by Bob Champion and Aldaniti - Watch the full race below. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As well as winning the Grand National Bob Champion also won Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup and the Whitbread Trial Chase, among many other major races. In 1982 Bob Champion was awarded an MBE from the Queen. ![]() ![]() |

Bob Champion Horses
Aldaniti (Derek H x Reynard Volant, 1970), Approaching ,Aldaniti (1970 - 28 March 1997), (Chestnut - Gelding), was a famous racehorse who won the Grand National on 4 April 1981. Jockey Bob Champion famously recovered from cancer while Aldaniti recovered after suffering a career threatening injury. The hor
Bob Champion Competition Results
01 - Aintree, Grand National - 04/09/1981 - Aldaniti01 - Aintree, Grand National - 04/09/1981 - Aldaniti
01 - Newbury, Hennessy Gold Cup - 11/02/1978 - Approaching
