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1974 Grand National

1974 Grand National
Grand National
Location Aintree
Date 30 March 1974
Winning horse Republic of Ireland Red Rum
Jockey England Brian Fletcher
Trainer England Ginger McCain
Owner England Noel Le Mare
1973
1975
External video
Replay of the 1970-74 Grand Nationals in full Racing UK, BBC Sport, YouTube
The Grand National 1974 British Movietone

A furlong to run, he's got a big weight remember 23 pounds more than last year.. it's Red Rum, from L'Escargot in second, Charles Dickens third and Spanish Steps fourth and racing up towards the line, Red Rum, getting the ovation of his career and Brian Fletcher acknowledges the cheers of the crowd as he comes to the line the winner of the National!

The 1974 Grand National was the 128th renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 30 March 1974. The race is famous for the second of Red Rum's three Grand National wins. L'Escargot finished second.



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