1978 Grand National
| Grand National | |
| Location | Aintree |
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| Date | 1 April 1978 |
| Winning horse | Lucius |
| Jockey | Bob Davies |
| Trainer |
 Gordon W. Richards
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| Owner | Fiona Whitaker |
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 Replay of the 1975-79 Grand Nationals in full Racing UK, BBC Sport, YouTube |
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The 1978 Grand National British Movietone |
Just over a furlong to run, and it's Lucius and Bob Davies now just taking an advantage, The Pilgarlic running fast on the far side but it's Lucius from Sebastian as they race into the closing stages, Lucius from Sebastian with Drumroan putting in a tremendous finish, but at the line, Lucius wins the National!
The 1978 Grand National was the 132nd renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 1 April 1978. In a close finish between the leading five horses, the winner was Lucius, by about half a length.
Three times winner Red Rum was declared out of the race due to injury, but was allowed to lead the post parade.
Saddle slipped
Media Coverage and Aftermath
Unfortunately, the 1976 winner Rag Trade pulled up lame before the 22nd fence and was later euthanized.
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