<P> Red Rum ( bay gelding ; 3 May 1964 -- 18 October 1994 ) was a champion Thoroughbred steeplechaser . He achieved an unmatched historic treble when he won the Grand National in 1973 , 1974 and 1977 , and also came second in the two intervening years ( 1975 & 1976 ) . The Grand National is a notoriously difficult race that has been described as `` the ultimate test of a horse 's courage '' . He was also renowned for his jumping ability , having not fallen in 100 races . </P>
<P> Red Rum ( bay gelding ; 3 May 1964 -- 18 October 1994 ) was a champion Thoroughbred steeplechaser . He achieved an unmatched historic treble when he won the Grand National in 1973 , 1974 and 1977 , and also came second in the two intervening years ( 1975 & 1976 ) . The Grand National is a notoriously difficult race that has been described as `` the ultimate test of a horse 's courage '' . He was also renowned for his jumping ability , having not fallen in 100 races . </P>
when did red rum win the grand national
when did red rum win the grand national
1973 1974 1977
1973 1974 1977