Red Rum
The racehorse who became a legend in Britain for winning the Grand National three times.
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
April 8, 20179m 4s
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Show Notes
In April 1977, Red Rum entered the history books when he became the first and only horse to win Britain's famous Grand National race three times. Red Rum and his trainer, Ginger McCain, became immensely popular figures in the world of racing and beyond. Simon Watts tells their story through the BBC archives.
PHOTO: Red Rum in the Grand National winner's enclosure in 1977 (Getty Images)