Red Rum (3 May 1965 – 18 October 1995) was a champion Thoroughbred steeplechaser. Place your first bet on Pools and if it loses we’ll refund your stake in cash. Min odds 1.5 (1/2). That’s true of Ginger McCain, who was a second-hand car salesman before striking gold alongside Le Mare. In 1973, ridden by Brian Fletcher, Red Rum won his first Grand National by spurting ahead in the last 100 yards of the course to pass Crisp, who had held the lead during most of the race, and beating him by 3/4 length in the record time of 9:01.9. Only one bonus can be used at a time, Sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the Casino, unless the bonus has been forfeited. It was not until Becher's Brook (the 22nd) that Red Rum went into first position, when the leader and pre-race favourite, Andy Pandy, fell. She was going so well - then I saw Tiger Roll on the inside. Red Rum was synonymous with the National and with Aintree, so it was fitting that when he died at the grand age of 30 that he was buried at the course’s winning post. £10 min deposit & bet on sportsbook, placed & settled at 1.5 min odds within 14 days of sign-up. 18+.
Of the other fancied horses, Anibale Fly made a bad mistake towards the end of the first circuit but ran on to finish fifth, while 2017 winner One For Arthur came sixth. Valid once per customer. 18+. Red Rum retired in 1978, after suffering a hairline fracture. begambleaware.org, New members. The BBC had narrowly missed out on media history as Thorner had been a last-minute replacement for the jockey who had initially agreed to be wired up, Tommy Stack. 2 non-withdrawable £10 Free Bet Tokens: accept in 7 days, valid for 7 days from acceptance (ex. ", Walk in the Mill jockey James Best: "That was brilliant - it was a lot of fun. T&Cs apply. At the start of the season Red Bull Racing set a new pitstop record with a time of 2.05s. [2] He was also renowned for his jumping ability, having not fallen in 100 races. They're coming to the elbow, there's a furlong now between Red Rum and his third Grand National triumph! Max £10 refund per bet. “He’s been listening to the applause at the back, and he thinks it’s for him all the time” said McCain. 100% matched free bet on your first deposit of £10. Bets on the draw will not qualify for a free bet. Win part of E/W bets. View results and future entries as well as statistics by course, race type and prize money. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Red Rum with trainer Ginger McCain, 1992. Who was the first jockey to win the Kentucky Derby three times? Not many know that TV funnyman Lee Mack used to be a stable boy, and even fewer know that Red Rum was the first horse that he ever rode. I didn't see Tiger Roll until over the last three fences - and what a horse he is.". Full Race Result from the 4.40 at Aintree on 4th April 2019. Debit Card & Paypal deposits only. Magic of Light trainer Jessica Harrington: "I didn't expect her to run that well. 18+. There are statues of Red Rum at Aintree Racecourse, in Southport and at Ayr Racecourse. And the smallest horse in the field did not feature at the front for the opening two thirds of the race, but timed his charge perfectly in the closing stages. Commentator Peter O'Sullevan describes Red Rum's record third Grand National win, Before the race, Red Rum was generally thought too old — at the age of 12 — to win the Grand National for a third time, having come home first in 1973 and 1974, and second in 1975 and 1976.
He travelled a lot better early doors than I thought he would and jumped for fun. He even switched on the Blackpool lights. It's hats off and a tremendous reception, you've never heard one like it at Liverpool - Red Rum wins the National! "It's brilliant news if this is the worst day for the bookies! Not since the legendary Red Rum in 1974 had a horse successfully defended the Grand National.