Red rum the racehorse book

Jackie grainger was mccains first head stable lad and widely credited as the expert behind threetimes grand national winner red rum. Red rum was 91 joint favourite when he first won the grand national in 1973 red rum claimed his second triumph in aintrees big race in 1974 red rum won the grand. Southport fire station took delivery of an engine they named red rum in 1979. Red rums trainers granddaughter wins race after gcses. Red rum, tommy stack, grand national with images horses. Entitled simply red rum, this book produced by photographer jeremy hoare contains around 85 unseen and mostly unpublished glorious photographs of the.

Red rum led a great celebrity career afterwards, not described in this book, opening fetes, appearing in a racing red rum, by quorum out of mared, not only developed a fantastic. Red rum, frankel and kauto star were all legends on the racetrack, and. Rummys record is all the more astonishing when you consider that a crippling bone disease almost ended his career. Star racehorses immortalised as comic book superheroes. Red rum drive in ashburn, virginia, a suburb of washington, d. Shrine of a british celebrity, grand national winner, red rum. Red rum was 91 joint favourite when he first won the grand national in 1973 red rum claimed his second triumph in aintrees big race in 1974 red rum won the grand national for a record third time in 1977. Red rum the greatest racehorse of the 20th century. Red rum racehorse famed for winning the grand national three times.

Capturing the magic of the remarkable red rum the horse who. Red rum horse shoe from the 1977 grand national at amazon. Red rum was a big race horse, no doubt about that, but he didnt just win at the grand national. Red rum racehorse jockey brian fletcher after unique aintree ayr grand national double a glittering career also saw fletcher win the scottish national aboard. Legendary race horse red rum mural unveiled explore liverpool. From 1939 to 1989, beswick produced 150 different horses, including famous racehorses such as arkle, grundy, red rum, troy, nijinski and cardigan bay. He ran for more than ten years in over a hundred races over fences plus a few on the flat, winning three flat races, three hurdle races, and twenty one steeplechases. Jan 12, 2017 red rum racehorse jockey brian fletcher after unique aintree ayr grand national double a glittering career also saw fletcher win the scottish national aboard red rum as well as finish runnerup to.

From 1939 to 1989, beswick produced 150 different horses. Having sat on some photographs he took of grand national legend red rum at home in southport for 44 years, travel photographer jeremy hoare has finally. The nineyearold, jockeyed by davy russell, finished. Red rum on the cover of radio times preparing for his. A racing legend hardcover march 11, 1996 by ginger mccain author 5. Ivor herberts full and extraordinary story of a horse of courage herbert, ivor on. Red rum 3 may 1965 18 october 1995 was a champion thoroughbred steeplechaser. Never a top flat horse he went from trainer to trainer and ended up with a small time trainer, ginger mccain whose stables were at the back of a garage and his gallops the sands on the beach. Red rum on the cover of radio times preparing for his third. Tiger roll wins backtoback grand nationals to emulate. Bought as a crippled sevenyearold, he was reconditioned by his trainer ginger mccain who ran him on the sand and in the sea. But the story of red rum was not, unlike arkles, that of a racehorse born to achievement and preeminence. This racing plate horse shoe was worn by the legendary racehorse red rum at the 1977 grand national, the horses famous third victory in the worlds most famous steeplechase.

A huge mural of legendary race horse red rum by acclaimed street artist paul curtis has been unveiled in southport. A racing legend first edition by mccain, ginger isbn. Red rum, frankel and kauto star have joined the likes of spiderman, black panther and captain marvel by being immortalised in their own comic book, magnificent racehorses, which is being released in the runup to the randox health grand national at aintree this weekend. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A lovely book with lots of pics and facts about the horse and owner. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Never a top flat horse he went from trainer to trainer and ended up with a small time trainer. He was fourth again in 74, carrying 11st 9 behind red rum and lescargot and 3rd to lescargot and red rum in 75. Legendary horse red rum on the beach with his trainer ginger mccain.

After red rums second grand national victory in 1974, jeremy hoare was invited by racehorse trainer ginger mccain to meet and. Mar 29, 2004 the 1975 national saw red rum, a heavily backed 72 favourite beaten into second place by lescargot. Rummys record is all the more astonishing when you consider that a. Red rum horse shoe from the 1977 grand national at amazons. It is loaded with photos and the writing just keeps you from wanting to put down the book.

He was fourth, carrying 11st, giving red rum 22ibs, in the 73 national, behind red rum, crisp and lescargot. The story of ginger mccain and his legendary horse has 1 available editions to buy at half price. The truth about shergar racehorse kidnapping image 1 of 3 jim fitzgerald, shergars former groom with a photograph of the prize bay stallion. Apr 14, 2018 after red rums second grand national victory in 1974, jeremy hoare was invited by racehorse trainer ginger mccain to meet and photograph the legendary racehorse at his southport yard. Royal doultons range of horses expanded dramatically with the introduction of beswick figures in1989. Red rums grave at the winning post aintree horse racing uk. James fitzgerald was the head groom in charge of shergar, living at the ballymany stud, when three masked and armed men burst into his house at 8. Ginger mccain, the trainer who led this remarkable horse to his life of victory, said that the burial place was perfect.

View results and future entries as well as statistics by course, race type and prize money. After red rums second grand national victory in 1974, jeremy hoare was invited by racehorse trainer ginger mccain to meet and photograph the legendary racehorse at. The 1975 national saw red rum, a heavily backed 72 favourite beaten into second place by lescargot. The only horse in the history of the grand national to win the race three times, he also ran in it two other times and was second. Now aurum follows its successful reissue of ivor herberts. Grand national legend red rum at home in southport for 44 years, travel photographer jeremy hoare has finally published them in a book. Now aurum follows its successful reissue of ivor herberts classic biography of arkle with his equally classic book on the career of red rum. Red rums trainer charts the extraordinary career of the horse who won three. Tiger roll winner of the 2019 randox grand national ridden by d n russell. 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 and 1976. Grand national horse racing memorabilia for sale ebay. Racehorse trainer ginger mccain who trained the legendary red rum has died aged 80 after. From the stables at the back of a used car lot came one of the most famous racehorses in history. Red rum this book is my personal view as a photographer behind the scenes of a racehorse which maybe should never have raced and a trainer and secondhand car salesman who together won three.

After a horse race a girl is tortured until the location of the winning ticket is revealed. Ginger mccain, donald mccain, british racehorse trainer born sept. Sep 5, 2018 after red rums second grand national victory in 1974, jeremy hoare was invited by racehorse trainer ginger mccain to meet and photograph the legendary racehorse at his southport yard. A story of such a brave horse and a dedicated ownertrainer. He reported that he was comforted by the thought of all future winning horses would race past red rum on the way to their own victories. Displayed in a custom lined presentation case with a plaque engraved red rum 1977. Red rum by ivor herbert meet your next favorite book. In a brief career of only two seasons 191920, he won 20 of 21 races, established seven track records for speed over various distances, and raced at odds as short as 1100. After red rums second grand national victory in 1974, jeremy hoare was invited by racehorse trainer ginger mccain to meet and photograph the legendary. In a brief career of only two seasons 191920, he won 20 of 21 races, established seven. The grand national is a notoriously difficult race that has been described as the ultimate test of a horse s courage. I am really not a horse racing fan to be honest, but i remember rummy from my childhood, and how my dear old mum fell. Red rum, somewhat harshly, headed the weights the following year but showed himself to be a true champion with a second victory. Over the course of the year he took around 600 images of the greatest racehorse of the 20th century.

I will be making these images into a book which will become available publically when it s ready. Apr 03, 2019 red rum won the national 1973, 1974 and 1977, and finished in second place in 1975 and 1976. When red rum died on october 18, 1995, his remains were lovingly buried at the winning post at aintree racecourse. Ivor herberts full and extraordinary story of a horse of courage. Tiger roll is an irishbred thoroughbred racehorse who competes in national hunt racing and won the grand national in 2018 and 2019. I took these mostly unseen and unpublished images in 1974. He has also won four times at the cheltenham festival. Apr 02, 2014 red rum is probably the most famous racehorse ever not only for exploits on the track but also in contributing to save the most iconic horse race in the world. By mary murtagh racehorse trainer ginger mccain is under fire from the widow of his former righthand man. With eva birthistle, matt revel, chris corrigan, paul ronan. Tiger roll wins backtoback grand nationals to emulate red rum. Jan 28, 2008 james fitzgerald was the head groom in charge of shergar, living at the ballymany stud, when three masked and armed men burst into his house at 8. Winning in 1973, 1974 and 1977 plus runnerup in 1975 and 1976, red rum. Oct 11, 2005 racehorse trainer ginger mccain is under fire from the widow of his former righthand man.

Red rum this book is my personal view as a photographer behind the scenes of a racehorse which maybe should never have raced and a trainer and secondhand car salesman who together won three grand nationals, entered racing history, saved aintree and made red rum the greatest racehorse of the 20 th century. How much is the famous race horse red rum horse shoe worth. Red rum led a great celebrity career afterwards, not described in this book, opening fetes, appearing in a racing red rum, by quorum out of mared, not only developed a fantastic character but at ginger mccains stables he ran in five english grand nationals, winning three and second twice. The truth about shergar racehorse kidnapping telegraph. Sep 5, 2018 after red rums second grand national victory in 1974, jeremy hoare was invited by racehorse trainer ginger mccain to meet and photograph the legendary racehorse at his southport. Media in category red rum the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Ginger mccain british racehorse trainer britannica.

Feb 28, 2005 but the charismatic mccain is best known for training one of the greatest racehorses ever. Bred as a sprinter he won over 7 furlongs as a 2 year old. Born in ireland, red rum won the grand national at. Winning in 1973, 1974 and 1977 plus runnerup in 1975 and 1976, red rum has long been hailed as the greatest. Bbc sport special events 2001 grand national red rum. Redrum, by skepta from ignorance is bliss 2019 film and television. Apr 09, 2018 entitled simply red rum, this book produced by photographer jeremy hoare contains around 85 unseen and mostly unpublished glorious photographs of the famous racehorse, taken after he won his. It has no tears to the pages and no pages will be missing from the book. The following year, ridden for the first time by tommy stack, red rum again came second, this time losing out to rag trade.

The 16 year old granddaughter of legendary racehorse trainer ginger mccain who trained red rum to three grand national wins, is helping keep his legacy alive after riding a winner just days. Jun 25, 2012 red rum was simply the greatest racehorse of the 20th century. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Red rum was simply the greatest racehorse of the 20th century. Red rum horse page with past performances, results, pedigree, photos and videos. Red rum is probably the most famous racehorse ever not only for exploits on the track but also in contributing to save the most iconic horse race in the world. By the time the 1977 grand national came round, red rum was a 12yearold and was generally seen to be a spent force. Tilly redbrow doesnt just love horses she lives, breath. Red rum won the national 1973, 1974 and 1977, and finished in second place in 1975 and 1976. Man o war, foaled 1917, american racehorse thoroughbred often considered the greatest of the 20th century.

Red rum, foaled 1965, steeplechase horse who won the grand national at aintree, england, an unprecedented three times, in 1973, 1974, and 1977. Red rum named greatest grand national horse of all time. Full and extraordinary story of a horse of courage this book is in good or better condition. Red rum s fondness for the big occasion in liverpool is well acknowledged, but he actually made his debut at aintree too, deadheating in a fivefurlong race. Trained on the southport sands by a man who adored him. The nineyearold, jockeyed by davy russell, finished ahead of magic of light and rathvinden. Apr 09, 2018 having sat on some photographs he took of grand national legend red rum at home in southport for 44 years, travel photographer jeremy hoare has finally published them in a book, red rum.

The racehorse red rum is an icon of the town of southport on the north west coast of england. Possibly the greatest race ever run, with the first four all beating golden millers then. The spine of the book is still in great condition and the front cover is generally unmarked. He becomes the first horse to since red rum 45 years. After red rums second grand national victory in 1974, jeremy hoare was invited by racehorse trainer ginger mccain to meet and photograph the legendary racehorse at his southport yard.

Red rum, 19651995, ivor herbert, acceptable condition book. Red rum full and extraordinary story of a horse of courage. Capturing the magic of the remarkable red rum the horse. Several books have been written about red rum by his trainer, sculptor, jockeys and author ivor herbert. Jackie grainger was mccains first head stable lad and widely. Possibly the greatest race ever run, with the first four all beating golden millers then course record.