1977 Grand National
| Grand National | |
| Location | Aintree Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Date | 2 April 1977 |
| Winning horse | Red Rum |
| Starting price | 9/1 JF |
| Jockey | Tommy Stack |
| Trainer | Ginger McCain |
| Owner | Noel Le Mare |
| Conditions | Good |
| External videos | |
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| The 1977 Grand National in full (BBC) | |
| 1977 Grand National in full (BBC) |
The 1977 Grand National (officially known as the News of the World Grand National for sponsorship reasons) was the 131st renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 2 April 1977.
The race is best remembered for being Red Rum's third Grand National win, a record that still stands today. He completed the course in 9 minutes 30.3 seconds and went off as 9/1 joint-favourite.
He's getting the most tremendous cheer from the crowd. They're willing him home now. The 12-year-old Red Rum, being preceded only by loose horses, being chased by Churchtown Boy Eyecatcher has moved into third. The Pilgarlic is fourth. They're coming to the elbow, there's a furlong now between Red Rum and his third Grand National triumph! And he's coming up to the line, to win it like a fresh horse in great style. It's hats off and a tremendous reception, you've never heard one like it at Liverpool. Red Rum wins the National.