1978 Grand National


The 1978 Grand National was the 132nd renewal of the 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.

Finishing order

Non-finishers

FenceNameJockeyAgeHandicap Starting priceFate
01Cornish PrincessRichard Hoare1010-166/1Fell
01Otter WayJeff King1010-1016/1Fell
01Teddy Bear IIPhilip Blacker1110-450/1Fell
02Hidden ValueTommy Stack1010-025/1Fell
03War BonnetDessie Hughes1010-850/1Fell
04Sadale VIClive Candy1110-166/1Fell
06Gleaming RainSean Treacy1010-025/1Fell
06Henry HallFrank Berry910-066/1Fell
06Tied CottageTommy Carberry1011-49/1Fell
08Irish TonyDennis Atkins1010-033/1Fell
08Master HReg Crank911-210/1
Saddle slipped
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10Double NegativeColin Tinkler810-033/1Fell
10Shifting GoldBob Champion911-616/1Fell
10SoNiall Madden910-414/1Fell
11BurratorJohn Suthern910-066/1Fell
11Master UphamPaul Barton1010-025/1Fell
11SilkstoneGlenn Graham1010-066/1Fell
13Double BridalBill Smith710-150/1Fell
15Churchtown BoyMartin Blackshaw1110-014/1Fell
19April SeventhAndy Turnell1210-1120/1Refused
21Rag TradeJonjo O'Neill1211-38/1Pulled Up
22HarbanJoe Byrne910-066/1Unseated Rider

Media Coverage and Aftermath

Unfortunately, the 1976 winner Rag Trade pulled up lame before the 22nd fence and was later euthanized.