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Lottery won what is commonly recognized as the first Grand National in 1839, held over 4 miles cross-country--with 29 fences-- although the race was called the Grand Liverpool Steeplechase until 1843, when the name was changed to the Grand Liverpool and National Steeplechase. Lottery was ridden by the brave, talented dandy, Jem Mason, and owned by a major supporter of early steeplechasing, Mr. Elmore, whose daughter Mason eventually married. Lottery was sired by a great and speedy stayer, Lottery, out of a mare of unknown breeding. A grandson of Lottery (the sire), Wanderer, also won the National in 1855. |
