Red Rum - Part 1, Posted by Paola

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Red Rum's Life
Lets find out about the first horse ever to win the Grand National more than once.


Red Rum was born May 3, 1965. His sire's name was Quorum and his dam's name was Mared. Red Rum was a famous racehorse. He achieved an unmatched historic memory when he won the Grand National.


He raced the years 1973,1974, and 1977.


In 1973 he beat the great Australian racer Crisp who carried 23 pounds. Crisp lead for almost the whole race until Red Rum caught about 20 yards from the finish. It was considered the best Grand National in history.


In his first two victories Red Rum was ridden by Brian Fletcher. In 1975 when L'escargot was victorious Fletcher was blamed for costing him wins by holding Red Rum back.


In 1976 Tommy Stack replaced Fletcher but was held back by Rag Trade. The following year Stack rode Red Rum to his third triumphant victory in the Grand National. It was considered one of the greatest moments in British sporting history.


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