In 1978, Red Rum was entered for what would have been his sixth Grand National – a chance to win an incredible fourth title. Hopes were high, and the crowds at Aintree were ready to cheer him on once more. But on the night before the race, he was withdrawn after a small injury was found in his foot. 🐎 It marked the end of his racing career. He never ran again, but he didn’t need to. In many ways, Red Rum saved the Grand National, bringing it back into the public eye when the race's future looke

One of our favourite Grand National throwbacks 🙌 Red Rum winning the first of his three Grand Nationals in 1973 for jockey Brian Fletcher and trainer Ginger McCain 📽️ | Aintree Racecourse

Let's join them on the second circuit of the 1973 Grand National 😍 Front-running Crisp, carrying 12st and ridden by Richard Pitman, is having a ball. Red Rum with 10st 9lb on his back, is giving pursuit under Brian Fletcher. #GrandNationalDay @AintreeRaces | Racing TV