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◢ The 1970 Grand National saw Gay Trip storm to victory at 15/1 odds. Trained by Thomas Frederic Rimell and ridden by Pat Taaffe, the horse powered home by 20 lengths in 9 minutes 27.6 seconds on firm ground, proving too strong for the other Aintree challengers.

In second came Vulture at 15/1, trained by Tom William Dreaper [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] with Sean Barker up top, while Miss Hunter took third at 33/1 under D Auld and jockey Francis Shortt. Fourth was Dozo at 100/1, guided by Toby Balding and Eddie Harty.

Of 28 starters, just seven crossed the line. Gay Trip’s win was a second National triumph for Taaffe, who’d ridden Quare Times to glory in 1955, underlining his skill over the famous fences.

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• Movietone 1970 Grand National Replay

◢ The 1971 Grand National was won by Specify at 28/1, trained by John E Sutcliffe and ridden by John Cook. The longshot surged late to claim a two-length victory in 9 minutes 34 seconds on firm Aintree turf, stunning the punters.

Black Secret finished second at 20/1, under Tom William Dreaper and jockey Jim Dreaper, with Astbury third at 33/1, ridden by Jimmy Bourke and trained by John "Jack" Philip Bissill. Bowgeeno nabbed fourth at 66/1, guided by Tim A Forster and jockey Graham Thorner.

From 38 starters, 15 finished the grueling course. The 6/1 favourite Gay Trip, fresh off his 1970 win with Thomas Frederic Rimell, faded to sixth, unable to defend his crown despite high hopes.

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◢ The 1972 Grand National went to Well To Do at 14/1, trained by Tim A Forster and ridden by Graham Thorner. The horse took the lead late to win by four lengths in 10 minutes 7.8 seconds on soft going.

Gay Trip claimed second at 12/1 with Thomas Frederic Rimell and Terry Biddlecombe, followed by a dead heat for third between General Symons at 40/1, trained by Jim Tormey with Pat Kiely, and Black Secret at 14/1 under Jim Dreaper and Sean Barker.

Of 42 starters, 15 made it to the finish. The 7/1 favourite Crisp fell early, a bitter taste of what could’ve been before his epic 1973 run stole the headlines.

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◢ The 1973 Grand National launched Red Rum’s legend at 9/1 joint-favourite, trained by Donald ‘Ginger’ McCain and ridden by a Brian Fletcher. He reeled in Crisp to win by ¾ length in a record 9 minutes 1.9 seconds, a thrilling finish.

Crisp ~ possibly the better chaser ~, also 9/1 jfav, trained by Frederick Thomas Winter and ridden by the now legendary race pundit Richard Pitman, led by 30 lengths before fading badly up the run in. L’Escargot took third at 11/1 with Dan L Moore and Tommy Carberry, and Spanish Steps was fourth at 16/1, trained by E R Courage with Philip Blacker.

Of 38 starters, 17 finished. Red Rum’s epic comeback from way back cemented his status as an Aintree icon, kicking off a triple win dynasty that’d echo through history.

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1973 Grand National Recommended Video Vault🎗
• 1973 Extended Version Of Red Rum's 1st National Win
• The Legend Of Champion Australian Chaser Crisp
• Richard Pitman's Deep Regret Over The Defeat Of Crisp By Red Rum

◢ In 1974, Red Rum struck again at 11/1, trained by Donald ‘Ginger’ McCain and ridden by Brian Fletcher. He crushed the field by seven lengths in 9 minutes 20.2 seconds, securing back-to-back National wins with ease.

L’Escargot finished second at 17/2 ~ trained by Dan L Moore [ image ] and ridden by Tommy Carberry, while Charles Dickens took third place at 50/1 under well known trainer Michael J Scudamore Snr and jockey Andy Turnell. Spanish Steps grabbed fourth at 15/1, trained by E R Courage accompanied by the rider William "Bill" Smith.

Of 42 starters, 18 finished. Red Rum became the first horse since Reynoldstown in 1935-36 to win consecutive Nationals, his dominance at Aintree growing into the stuff of legend.

◢ historical betting note⏵ £12 Winning Bet On Red Rum Cashed In 43 Years Late

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• 1974 Extended Version Of Red Rum's 2nd National Win

◢ The 1975 Grand National crowned L’Escargot at 13/2, trained by Dan L Moore and ridden by Tommy Carberry. He stormed past Red Rum to win by 15 lengths in 9 minutes 31.1 seconds, halting a three-peat.

Red Rum, the 7/2 favourite with Donald ‘Ginger’ McCain and Brian Fletcher, settled for second. Spanish Steps took third at 20/1 with trainer E R Courage under jockey William "Bill" Smith, and 14/1 shot Money Market was fourth ~ trained by Calverley Bewicke and jockey Jeff King.

Of 31 starters, 10 finished. L’Escargot’s victory snapped Red Rum’s winning streak, though the champ would return in 1977 to reclaim his throne, proving his resilience.

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◢ The 1976 Grand National saw Rag Trade triumph at 14/1, trained by Thomas Frederic Rimell and ridden by John Burke. He nipped Red Rum by two lengths in 9 minutes 20.9 seconds on good ground, stealing the spotlight.

Red Rum took second at 10/1 with Donald ‘Ginger’ McCain and Tommy Stack, while Eyecatcher claimed third at 28/1 under John Bosley and jockey Brian Fletcher. Barona finished fourth at 7/1, trained by Roddy C Armytage with jockey Paul Kelleway doing the steering.

Of 32 starters, 16 finished. Rag Trade’s win paused Red Rum’s bid for a third title, though Stack’s ride hinted at the glory to come in 1977.

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• Alternative Rerun Of 1976 Grand National Won By Rag Trade

◢ In 1977, Red Rum (gallery) made history at 9/1, trained by Donald ‘Ginger’ McCain and ridden by Tommy Stack. He romped home by 25 lengths in 9 minutes 30.2 seconds, clinching an unprecedented third National win.

Churchtown Boy took second at 20/1 ~ trained by Marshalla "Taffy" Salaman and ridden by Martin Blackshaw, while Eyecatcher was third at 18/1 under John Bosley and in the saddle was Chris Read. The Pilgarlic nabbed fourth at 40/1, trained by Thomas Frederic Rimell with Worcester born jockey Richard Rees Evans in the hotseat.

Of 42 starters, 17 finished. Red Rum’s third victory ~ no horse before or since has matched it ~ turned him into an Aintree immortal, a name etched in racing lore, worldwide, forever.

1977 Grand National Race Details🎗
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1977 Grand National Recommended Video Vault🎗
• Red Rum and Tommy Stack @ Winners Enclosure After 3rd National
• Red Rum Returns Home After 3rd National Win
• Tommy Stack On Winning The 1977 Grand National On Red Rum (5m:57s)

◢ The 1978 Grand National went to Lucius at 14/1, trained by Gordon W Richards and ridden by Bob Davies. He edged ahead late to win by half a length in 9 minutes 33.8 seconds on soft turf.

Sebastian V took second at 25/1 with C H Bell and Ridley Lamb, while Drumroan was third at 50/1 under little known of trainer G Nolan and jockey Gerry Newman. Coolishall finished fourth at 16/1, trained by P D Cundell with jockey Martin O’Halloran holding the reins.

Of 37 starters, 14 finished. Red Rum, the 8/1 favourite chasing a fourth win with Donald ‘Ginger’ McCain, pulled up lame, marking the end of his National reign.

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• 1978 Grand National ▪ Full Race Result ▪ Race Report ▪ Runners ▪ Riders ▪ Trainers ▪ Weights ▪ Prize Money

1978 Grand National Recommended Video Vault🎗
• Movietone Replay Of The 1978 Grand National (8m:14s)

◢ The 1979 Grand National crowned Rubstic at 25/1, trained by John Leadbetter and ridden by Maurice Barnes. The Scottish horse won by 1½ lengths in 9 minutes 52.9 seconds, a gritty run on heavy ground.

Zongalero took second at 20/1 with Nicky Henderson and Bob Davies, while Rough and Tumble was third at 14/1 under Frederick Thomas Winter and now legendary jockey John Francome mbe. The Pilgarlic finished fourth at 16/1, trained by Thomas Frederic Rimell with rider Richard Evans in the saddle.

Of 34 starters, only seven finished the brutal slog. Rubstic’s victory marked the first Scottish-trained National win, a proud moment north of the border that capped the decade.

1979 Grand National Race Details🎗
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• Non Finishers
• 1979 Grand National ▪ Full Race Result ▪ Race Report ▪ Runners ▪ Riders ▪ Trainers ▪ Weights ▪ Prize Money

1979 Grand National Recommended Video Vault🎗
• Alternative Rerun Of The 1979 Grand National Rubstic Win (10m:01s)