Which horse came second in the 1973 Grand National?
Crisp
Who rode Red Rum to victory in the 1973 Grand National?
Brian Fletcher
Who was Red Rum’s jockey when he won the Grand National for a record third time?
Tommy Stack
Who won the Grand National 1975?
L’Escargot
Did Lescargot beat Red Rum?
He was trained by Dan Moore, and beat Red Rum by 15 lengths. He won ‘the National’ as a 12-year-old….L’Escargot (horse)
| L’Escargot | |
|---|---|
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1963 |
| Died | 1984 |
| Country | Ireland |
Did L Escargot beat Red Rum?
L’Escargot was best known as the horse that finally dethroned Red Rum in the Grand National but is also one of only two horses to win both the National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup – the other being Golden Miller.
How old was Red Rum when he died?
30
Did Red Rum win the Gold Cup?
He claimed the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1989 and was only denied a second victory on the bounce by a stunning performance from outsider Norton’s Coin. However, in the same campaign, he added the Irish Grand National and Racing Post Chase to his collection of crowns.
Who is Brian Fletcher?
Brian Fletcher is an actor, known for The Passing Bells (2014), Home Fires (2015) and Three Girls (…
How many times did Red Alligator win the Grand National?
Red Alligator was the third horse in succession to carry exactly 10 stone….
| Red Alligator | |
|---|---|
| Trainer | Denys Smith |
| Earnings | around £40,000 |
| Major wins | |
| Grand National (1968) | |
What happened red alligator?
The stables which housed Red Alligator were within a few hundred yards of the pub but have since been demolished, however his photo’s still feature plentifully and prominently in the pub named after him.