Clarke. Lord Gyllene finished second to Seven Towers in the race but four weeks later recorded an historic victory in the Grand National at Aintree. His winning margin of 25 lengths was the most impressive in 20 years and he also recorded one of the fastest times in the race's history. 2002 History was made when Champion jockey AP McCoy became the winning-most National Hunt jockey of all time with his victory aboard Mighty Montefalco, marking his 1700th win. 2006 A fire broke out in a sponsorship van beside the grandstand. The grandstand, course and weighing room were evacuated. The crowd were sent out into the middle of the course away from blaze. No one was injured and racing was suspended for 1 hour and 40 minutes. The final race set off at 6.53 pm. Name of Mascot is Utrotter as named by Emily-Kate Sanderson and Charlotte Waldie in 2005. Notable races External links Uttoxeter Racecourse (Official website) Course guide on GG.COM Course guide on At The Races Horse racing venues in England Sports venues in Staffordshire Sports venues completed in 1907 Uttoxeter 1907 establishments in England