Location Aintree Winning horse Rubstic Trainer John Leadbetter | Date 31 March 1979 Jockey Maurice Barnes Owner John Douglas | |
The 1979 Grand National was the 133rd renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 31 March 1979.
The race was won by Rubstic who was the first ever Scottish-trained winner.
The favourite Alverton died in the race, a month after winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Another fatality was Kintai, who had to be put down later on.
Non-finishers
Media Coverage and Aftermath
Unfortunately, the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Alverton broke his neck at Bechers 2nd circuit and was euthanized.
References
1979 Grand National Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA