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Remembering Red Rum’s historic Grand National hat-trick

Red Rum won the National in 1973, 1974 and 1977.

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Red Rum won an unmatched three Grand Nationals in the 1970s.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look back at the remarkable feat.

Shaky start

Donald ‘Ginger’ McCain pictured on Southport beach as his string cool down on the sands
Donald ‘Ginger’ McCain pictured on Southport beach as his string cool down on the sands (PA)

Unbelievable comeback

Red Rum (left) , ridden by Brian Fletcher, winning his first Grand National in 1973
Red Rum (left), ridden by Brian Fletcher, winning his first Grand National in 1973 (PA)

Back to back

Red Rum being led in by Ginger McCain after winning his second successive Grand National in 1974
Red Rum being led in by Ginger McCain after winning his second successive Grand National in 1974 (PA)

The hat-trick search

Princess Anne meets Red Rum
Princess Anne meets Red Rum (Martin Keene/PA)

History made

Red Rum makes history when becoming the winner of the Grand National for a record third time
Red Rum makes history when becoming the winner of the Grand National for a record third time (PA)

Legacy

Red Rum’s grave at Aintree
Red Rum’s grave at Aintree (Rui Vieira/PA)
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