Red Rum will remain deep in the affection of the British Public when it comes to remembering Grand National winners. As the only ever three time Grand National winner red Rum will always be one of the most loved and best racehorses of all time.
Born in 1965 in Ireland Red Rum was purchased for Noel Le mar by legendary agent Donald Ginger McCain. Despite a debilitating bone disease in his foot many trainer would have disregarded such a horse but Ginger McCain saw this as a mere obstacle which needed to be overcome. Red Rum was consequently trained in the sand and shallow waters of Southport and was able to overcome his disability and become a world class racehorse.
Although Rummie had a flat racing pedigree his racing talent shone through particularly in steeplechases and in 1973 he took his first Grand National title. The following year he won the Grand National for a second time becoming a true champion who would touch the heart of millions of racing fans.
In both 1975 and 1976 Red Rum lost out to the winning title but came in a respectable second place in both Grand National races. But at 12 years old he won the Grand National for the third time in 1977 surprising fans around the world as he came in some 25 lengths ahead of the nearest horse. This great achievement is known as one of the greatest moment in horse racing history.
Red Rum retired from racing in 1978 after suffering a hairline fracture in a heel and sadly died October 18th 1995. He was buried at the winning post at the Aintree Racecourse, home of the Grand National.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009
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