The1972 Grand National was the 126th renewal of theGrand Nationalhorse race that took place atAintree nearLiverpool,England, on 8 April 1972. The winner wasWell To Do, whose price went down from 33–1 to 14-1 the day before. Former winnerGay Trip was second, and there was a dead-heat for third place.
The winning colours of Capt Tim Forster were - crimson, gold sleeves, hooped cap.
David Coleman presented Grand NationalGrandstand on the BBC for the thirteenth year (his twelfth).Peter O'Sullevan, John Hanmer (first National), andJulian Wilson formed the commentary team. The three of them would go on to cover 21 National's together.Peter Bromley remained the voice on BBC radio.