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Great horse in a race that kills horses every year. Sadly, it's brutal. I remember Red Rum, hearing about him. Relieved to say I've only seen the Grand National twice on tv and each time, horses dead. How is that sport? 20 horses dead since 2000 in it. Still this was a beautiful legendary horse, the painted portrait of him and his jockey is beautiful.
@tinselPixie He never died while racing he died of old age at the age of 30, he won his last grand national at the age of 12 and he got retierd at 15 but led the parades at Liverpool race track up until his death.
R.I.P Red Rum you will always be a legend no matter what and will always be the best horse which ever entered the grand national, the grand national is where you belong :)
one ov thefirst proper memorys from my childhood was my dad and me sitting watch red rum win 3rd national wy dad hugging my mum and everybody happy, because ov a horse on a black n white tv my dad lost his bet but didnt care i remember the cheer when he landed the last jump
i saw red rum win his 3rd national in 1977,my late irish grandad took me,i was only 11,that day,still remains the best day out i have ever had,never forget this true sporting legend,god bless you rummy,thanks for some great memories,
I will always love this horse, No horse will ever surpass his achievments. One of my biggest regrets is not going to see him in Dublin when he was present in the opening of a Bookies shop.
My favoutite memories are of all the polo mints he used to receive from children, as he used to love them! And also not forget he came second twice, should have been 1st in 1975, but jockey held him back too long. And also in 1978, he was injured and couldn't run but was still at aintree. He got quite stroppy because they were leading him away from HIS race!
My favoutite memories are of all the polo mints he used to receive from children, as he used to love them! And also not forget he came second twice, should have been 1st in 1975, but jockey held him back too long. And also in 1978, he was injured and couldn't run but was still at aintree. He got quite stroppy because they were leading him away from HIS race!
he is and always will be my favourite racehorse EVER!! i luv him soooo much i dont care wat ppl say he is the best racehorse in the whole world n always will be in my oppinion n also he was like such a ppl horse he was sooo friendly its such ashame that because of inbreeding he had n incurable disease=[ love him =]
No,Red Rum is probably the best loved of ALL racehorses,but he is a very long way from being the greatest. That accolade belongs to the mighty Arkle , no other horse comes close.
Desert Orchid was a fantastic chaser and is fondly remembered by thousands of fans. Kauto Star,too, is a terrific horse who is practically unbeatable at Kempton. However, neither of those two chasers,as brilliant as they were/are were in Arkle's class. Arkle had to carry weights of 12ston 7lbs and on occasion 13 stone ,giving 3stone to the other horses in the race and still beat them. Arkle carried 12stone 7lbs in the Whitbread Gold Cup at Sandown in 1966 and he still holds the course record.
As far as Red Rum is concerned,the one thing which is as certain as night follows day and that is, Red Rum's Grand National record of 3 wins and 2 seconds will NEVER be equalled let alone beaten. If I was a bookmaker I would happily give odds of 20000 to 1 against ANY other horse doing what Rummy did. It just won't happen again.
To say Arkle was the greatest ever isn't really fair imo. We'll never be able to compare the lot of them in an even race so what's the point of a debate that's too deep, all legends! Agreed, Rum will always own that trophy and race, RIP Rummie
Oh, Rummy was much,much better than just good! There are very few horses who can galvanize the public like Red Rum did. I think it's fair to say that he brought hundreds of thousands of people into the sport of horse racing as a result of his Grand National exploits. A truly wonderful horse who will long be fondly remembered.
Respected, I know Arkle is ur number one, I'm just thinkin if Kauto is worth puttin a few hundred quid on in March? Decisions decisions! I found some of Arkle's vids on here and he was a wonder-horse, like the rest of the mentioned. Time will tell.... :-)
I would be the last person in the world to advise you to put money on any horse as my luck is absolutely atrocious. However , I would be amazed if the winner doesn't come from either Kauto Star or Denman.
Red rum is specail as he seemed to be able to read a race and know where he was in it at all times, and my dad used to joke he was half human! He behaved not just like a horse! and i think the public latched onto this making hime special that way, a cracking horse!
Yes,WELLBRAN, Rummie was special, there will NEVER be another like him. I think it's probably true to say that the whole country were willing him to win that third Grand National in 1977. Wonderful horse whose exploits at Aintree will be talked about long after we are all dead and gone.
For those of us who were fortunate to witness Red Rum's exploits there is no doubt that he was and is one of the great sporting icons of our lifetime, or any lifetime for that matter..
I defy anyone to watch the highlights of his Grand National victories, particularly 1977 without ending up at the end with a lump in the throat and a tear in the eye. One of a kind, a true Sporting legend
It's because the national is for every age I bet on the National from being 6 Red Rum is the one for me They never said he had died untill they had buried him at Aintree because of the amount of public that would have gone my opinion anyway
these nuggets banging on about ' he wasn't the greatest ' are completely missing the point !!!! He was a legend had the heart of a lion and the people not only loved him , they were genuinly inspired by him! Without doubt he saved Aintree AND the Grand National, They were dark days and we needed a hero, and they sent RED RUM! Now tell me he isn't the greatest !!!!!
Well I'm not a horse so it's unlikely I'd win one national! If you're talking about my username........chalk and cheese. Arguably the greatest middle distance flat horse in recent history, and a HANDICAPPER.
CONDUIT, DUKE OF MARMALADE, KAUTO STAR, DESERT ORCHID, RAVENS PASS, SEPTIMUS, none of these are as great as red rum, this tribute is pure class, red rum was and still is the greatest race horse ever to grace a track, his presence his desire to win was unbelievable,, true true legend ..
Red Rum's Grand National record will NEVER be equalled let alone beaten, BUT he is definitely NOT greatest racehorse ever. Those people who proclaim Red Rum to be the best simply show their lack of horse racing knowledge. Arkle would have slaughtered Red Rum at level weights and would probably have beaten him giving away more than a stone on a park course(that is any course other than Aintree). I love Rummy as much as the next man, but he wasn't the greatest racehorse ever.
Rummy would smash both of them in anything 4 miles + and that's a fact!
During his career Rummy won races at virtually every distance under the sun from a mere 5F to the national distance which shows true versatility. Why more is not made of this I do not know! Can the other two lay to such a claim?
No comment! As good as they are they are nothing compared to Rummy who is arguably the most famous racehorse in history
i shed a tear watching this tribute the best ive seen, red rum was a 1 an a million, no horse has or will ever match it, NEVER, 3 national wins and two seconds,.. the maker of the video well done its great to watch and to admire this horse. tearfull tho especially for horse lovers.. long live red rums memory. LEGEND
There will never be another 'Rummy'. He is and will be unique. WE will never see the national being won three times by the same horse ever again - its not possible?? One day in my lifetime I will see his statue at Aintree, and I know I will cry....he was the champion of all racehorses and he will remain so. x
I've got a painting of Red Rum up on my wall here above my computer! He's in the picture "We Three Kings" with Arkle and Desert Orchid painted by SL Crawford. I love this painting!
Poor Red Rum, Its so sad that hes gone.. I will never forget that battle he had with Crisp in the 1973 Grand Nat...It still makes me tremble with excitement.. 3 Grand nationals and also the Scottish grand national.. Super horse..
I love Rummy too. For those who ask - his foot disease was pedal osteitis. It's inflammation which can cause thinning of the bone. Quite common in racehorses, as they're often exercised over hard surfaces. Hence, the sand and sea that Rummy trained on meant his disability didn't stop him being the GREATEST!
The place were they walk him at the beach is aintree,,the same place i take my pony oakley..i will try and film us galloping as he really arches his neck and goes into tb mode,,nostrils flaring and all!!! Red rum was just perfect my grandad used to be a groom of his to!! <3
Great videao, many happy memories of Rummy, truely the word legend was never more fittingly used for man or beast.
Saw all his Grand National Victories on the TV. The third one was very emotioanl.Peter O'Sulliven's commentary as Rummmy approaches the line, 'hats off to Red Rum the cheers round Aintree youve never heard anything like it, Red rum wins the national", well Im gone. True then true now true forever.
that picture when he wins his third!!!! amazing!! peoples faces !! humans who forgot their troubles and who they were, and had become!! thanks to a horse!! RED RUM.... the peoples horse.
3rd time he did it Ginger walked him into the Fisherman's Rest pub, just up the road from the beach at Birkdale were he trained, to a roar from the locals, who'd backed him heavily! Not just a horse, the Best Horse! Go Rummie!
I love the picture of him with Dessie. It's almost like Dessie is bowing saying I am king now old boy but you're still my hero. Two of the most loved horses ever...people's champions.
red rum looked so small compared to dessie, ime so glad they died of old age and not in slaughterhouses like some of the americans when they could'nt race anymore.
Sadly though that is where alot of UK horses go too. Many others suffer neglect once 'past their usefulness'.
I think some memebrs of mankind look to these proud animals for qualities that just does not exist in most human beings anymore - courage, character & charisma. We humans have all be reduced to faceless & spineless non-entities that abuse all that is around us...one day Mother Nature will ensure will all pay a price for our abuse.
Rummy was bred as a flat racer - but he was crap at this! He was a born steeplechaser and the greatest horse to ever walk this earth! I loved him and miss him to bits. A beautiful tribute - even though 'legend' is the right spelling. (Rummy wouldn't mind).
Beautiful video and a beautiful horse. Thanks for sharing. At least he had a long life and was loved. From the pictures, it looks like he had quite a personality! That was interesting that he walked in the sea before races. Any idea what incurable disease he had in his feet?
Funny how this song works in so many ways and is interpreted by the listener. Definitely a fitting way to express feelings.
he had a problem with his feet, a bit like laminitis or whatever, that couldnt be fixed, but the salty water and the sand was softer for his feet to train on and the salty sea water eased the pain.
I wish I would have known about him before I did my "Viva Forever" video. He seems to have quite a fanbase and would have been a good one to use since obviously, his memory lives on. I don't follow steeplechasing much. I cringe every time I see them jump and worry about them coming down wrong. But injuries can happen anywhere, anytime, on any surface. Just speaks volumes about how great horses are. They'll do anything we ask of them, all for our enjoyment.
he did hav quite a personality my dad looked after him when he finished his racing career and he said he was an amazing horse to know. i sat on him when i was 2 :) i cant remember it but we have photos somewere. :) miss u rummy
Omg New market summer colours,Must tell mum xD,I like red rum :)
lovetylerwardmusic 1 month ago
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elliet2009 2 months ago
RIP GINGER, I HOPE YOU N RED RUM ARE BACK TOGETHER AGAIN... LIVERPOOL LOVES YOU..
1959child 4 months ago 4
@1959child Yh RIP Ginger, you and rummy will never be forgotten........
peggssy97 4 months ago
Legendary horse! Stunning and determined you can tell he loved racing and that's what made him the nations favorite!Good old English Thoroughbreds :)
stardustmypony 6 months ago
what is it for a song
SJBruun 6 months ago
Great horse in a race that kills horses every year. Sadly, it's brutal. I remember Red Rum, hearing about him. Relieved to say I've only seen the Grand National twice on tv and each time, horses dead. How is that sport? 20 horses dead since 2000 in it. Still this was a beautiful legendary horse, the painted portrait of him and his jockey is beautiful.
tinselPixie 8 months ago
@tinselPixie He never died while racing he died of old age at the age of 30, he won his last grand national at the age of 12 and he got retierd at 15 but led the parades at Liverpool race track up until his death.
stardustmypony 6 months ago
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CharlieOscar100 9 months ago
My horses Cousine!
CharlieOscar100 9 months ago
elvis,ali, red rum all in the same bracket legends of the like we will never see again
mrgrady12 9 months ago
R.I.P Red Rum you will always be a legend no matter what and will always be the best horse which ever entered the grand national, the grand national is where you belong :)
chatterz123 9 months ago
Fuckin well sad :( Amazing horse! Red rum TOTAL LEGEND <3 <3
guitarhero199 9 months ago
I wasn't born when Red Rum was around but I know this horse is the greatest racehorse of all time and will NEVER be forgotten.
This video bought tears to my eyes.
Red Rum you are a legend and people will always remember you as the best racehorse ever!
AliceBieberInWonderl 9 months ago 2
i loved red rum, there will neva b another like him. he absolutely loved the national. greatest horse of all time. sadly missed
XrazzaXx 9 months ago 3
Greatest racehorse ever
VitoGForte 9 months ago
what a beauty Red Rum was..its brought tears to my eyes
pattyken1 9 months ago 2
hedgehunter as good??
arronboss123 10 months ago
I patted his nose when I was 2! :)
Pinksexi86 10 months ago
redrum was the greatest of all time and that record will never ever be beaten
howarledge01 11 months ago 2
A Beautiful horse, a total Legend and always will be . this video made me cry
PaddyNInca 11 months ago
He died of old age!!! But 2 years before he died he twisted his gut and had to have a massive operation!!!!!!
xHead2Hoofx 11 months ago
Like most Liverpool Football club managers.. a True Legend to the sport !
surethisisok 11 months ago
how did he die?
awesomesoldierfront 11 months ago
the greatest national horse ever,his record will never be passed ,true legend of a horse .biggest heart in the racing game
carlsburgh 11 months ago 2
R.I.P Red Rum♥
My horse, Shiraz, is a mini version of Red Rum, gotta love him. ♥♥
xnievex 1 year ago
That just made me cry. I'm too emotional... but this video was beautiful :) A true legend, a stunning horse... wow ♥
Thekatherinejohnson 1 year ago
Ohh gett in there my horses great great grand mother;)
xxamberhorsexx 1 year ago
Arkle was a great horse but no horse ever will do what Rummie did!Truly a legend!
postcardterry 1 year ago
That was NO Horse That was a GOD!!!!!
CharlieOscar100 1 year ago
memories of a truly fantastic horse....in fact he was MORE than just a horse,memories of a life 4 me
25yearsgone 1 year ago
red rums aniversary!!! RIP ...a great legand and always in our hearts:)
danninsilver 1 year ago
This Amazing Creature , Gone But Never Ever Forgotten.......
Always In Our Hearts
tackytastic 1 year ago
I have Autism and This horse and Desert Orchid are true Heros for me Inspiriational hero's!!!!
CharlieOscar100 1 year ago
wow* sry typo
PainlessTragedy 1 year ago
would a horse named Murder...Interesting.
PainlessTragedy 1 year ago
one ov thefirst proper memorys from my childhood was my dad and me sitting watch red rum win 3rd national wy dad hugging my mum and everybody happy, because ov a horse on a black n white tv my dad lost his bet but didnt care i remember the cheer when he landed the last jump
GEPPPYSMURF 1 year ago 2
<3 beautiful vid R.I.P Red Rum <3 Everyone that loves horses has heard of him at some point, he was and is a true ledgend!
i laughed so much at 2:08 and awwed at 2:45
ldanimalluver 1 year ago 2
i saw red rum win his 3rd national in 1977,my late irish grandad took me,i was only 11,that day,still remains the best day out i have ever had,never forget this true sporting legend,god bless you rummy,thanks for some great memories,
stamford72 1 year ago
R.I.P Red Rum,, Ledgend of a racehorse,, gone but NEVER forgotten!
salty246 1 year ago
R.I.P Red Rum enjoy the rest of afterlife in heaven you will be missed
bloodlust177 1 year ago
R.I.P RedRum u are with horses just like u and we will never forget the legend's just like you
ponypals100 1 year ago
I will always love this horse, No horse will ever surpass his achievments. One of my biggest regrets is not going to see him in Dublin when he was present in the opening of a Bookies shop.
STHFGDBY 1 year ago
Red Rum was an Icon for Liverpool. Merseyrail have even named one of their trains after him (507 021) He is a great horse
JTD508110 1 year ago
R.I.P RED RUM
jessicanjakey1 1 year ago
My favoutite memories are of all the polo mints he used to receive from children, as he used to love them! And also not forget he came second twice, should have been 1st in 1975, but jockey held him back too long. And also in 1978, he was injured and couldn't run but was still at aintree. He got quite stroppy because they were leading him away from HIS race!
thespokeswoman 1 year ago
My favoutite memories are of all the polo mints he used to receive from children, as he used to love them! And also not forget he came second twice, should have been 1st in 1975, but jockey held him back too long. And also in 1978, he was injured and couldn't run but was still at aintree. He got quite stroppy because they were leading him away from HIS race!
thespokeswoman 1 year ago
Well another GN over.. And still no horse can get even close to u mate.. Rest in peace my old mate.
Flaygar66 1 year ago
wow big leap look at 2.22
torpwen 1 year ago
:'(
SophiePatterson 1 year ago
he is and always will be my favourite racehorse EVER!! i luv him soooo much i dont care wat ppl say he is the best racehorse in the whole world n always will be in my oppinion n also he was like such a ppl horse he was sooo friendly its such ashame that because of inbreeding he had n incurable disease=[ love him =]
horseluver7896 2 years ago
i think denman this year
dnjljjess 2 years ago
i'm thinkin denman too rather than Kauto, who do you think?
Dilupist1 1 year ago
omg this is such a beautiful video. im sorry for the loss of your horse
MsPartyAllDay 2 years ago
I MISS HIM LOADS MISS U RUMMIEKINS
breyernleo 2 years ago
i av got red rum in my breyer collection
breyernleo 2 years ago
u ask any1 to name the worlds greatest horses and i promise u they put red rum at the top of the pack.
greatest gift given to the equestrian world!
sarahandpilot 2 years ago 2
WONDER HORSE WITH SUCH HEART, HEART OF A CHAMPION!
RIP Red Rum!
Dilupist1 2 years ago
No,Red Rum is probably the best loved of ALL racehorses,but he is a very long way from being the greatest. That accolade belongs to the mighty Arkle , no other horse comes close.
tarqogan 2 years ago
kuato star?
Dilupist1 2 years ago
Desert Orchid was a fantastic chaser and is fondly remembered by thousands of fans. Kauto Star,too, is a terrific horse who is practically unbeatable at Kempton. However, neither of those two chasers,as brilliant as they were/are were in Arkle's class. Arkle had to carry weights of 12ston 7lbs and on occasion 13 stone ,giving 3stone to the other horses in the race and still beat them. Arkle carried 12stone 7lbs in the Whitbread Gold Cup at Sandown in 1966 and he still holds the course record.
tarqogan 2 years ago
True, but I don't think Kauto has tried that sort of a race yet, Rum had some heart though, he was relatively small.
Would love to have seen Arlke race mind you.
Dilupist1 2 years ago
As far as Red Rum is concerned,the one thing which is as certain as night follows day and that is, Red Rum's Grand National record of 3 wins and 2 seconds will NEVER be equalled let alone beaten. If I was a bookmaker I would happily give odds of 20000 to 1 against ANY other horse doing what Rummy did. It just won't happen again.
tarqogan 2 years ago
To say Arkle was the greatest ever isn't really fair imo. We'll never be able to compare the lot of them in an even race so what's the point of a debate that's too deep, all legends! Agreed, Rum will always own that trophy and race, RIP Rummie
Dilupist1 2 years ago
ps: who if any horse, was in Arkle's class?!
Dilupist1 2 years ago
desert orchid?
Dilupist1 2 years ago
he was one fucking good horse
dnjljjess 2 years ago 2
Oh, Rummy was much,much better than just good! There are very few horses who can galvanize the public like Red Rum did. I think it's fair to say that he brought hundreds of thousands of people into the sport of horse racing as a result of his Grand National exploits. A truly wonderful horse who will long be fondly remembered.
tarqogan 2 years ago 2
i'd still like to see Kauto, Dessie and Arkle battle it out, all on on level and equal terms!
Dilupist1 2 years ago
At level weights there would only be one result! I think possibly Kauto Star second and Dessie third.
tarqogan 2 years ago
Respected, I know Arkle is ur number one, I'm just thinkin if Kauto is worth puttin a few hundred quid on in March? Decisions decisions! I found some of Arkle's vids on here and he was a wonder-horse, like the rest of the mentioned. Time will tell.... :-)
Dilupist1 2 years ago
I would be the last person in the world to advise you to put money on any horse as my luck is absolutely atrocious. However , I would be amazed if the winner doesn't come from either Kauto Star or Denman.
tarqogan 2 years ago
Ahhh well I just won my £60 on Imperial Commander! ; D
KTWanPinkF 1 year ago
@KTWanPinkF don't know why this comment appeared here - was supposed to be on another video about the gold cup!
Have always loved Rummie and always will - irreplacable! xxx
KTWanPinkF 1 year ago
@Dilupist1
who do u think would win
dnjljjess 2 years ago
I'd like t o think Dessie, but prob Kuato, he's a freak :-)
Dilupist1 2 years ago
Red rum is specail as he seemed to be able to read a race and know where he was in it at all times, and my dad used to joke he was half human! He behaved not just like a horse! and i think the public latched onto this making hime special that way, a cracking horse!
WELLBRAN 1 year ago
Yes,WELLBRAN, Rummie was special, there will NEVER be another like him. I think it's probably true to say that the whole country were willing him to win that third Grand National in 1977. Wonderful horse whose exploits at Aintree will be talked about long after we are all dead and gone.
tarqogan 1 year ago
R.I.P RedRum Was And Will Always Be A Legend!
SoundlessTrumpet 2 years ago 25
he was a smallish horse but had the heart of a lion, he only did not win more grand national because he was carryin too much weight....
legionnaire69 2 years ago
he is not the best steeplechaser there ever but he has his place among them
TheHorseGames 2 years ago
For those of us who were fortunate to witness Red Rum's exploits there is no doubt that he was and is one of the great sporting icons of our lifetime, or any lifetime for that matter..
I defy anyone to watch the highlights of his Grand National victories, particularly 1977 without ending up at the end with a lump in the throat and a tear in the eye. One of a kind, a true Sporting legend
Red Rum
fazalinator 2 years ago 2
Red Rum the Great!
hswatnik 2 years ago 2
no red rum was irish dessie was english
chippyax 2 years ago
ooo red rum spells murder backwords omggg
trimi38 2 years ago
no they where both english owned and trained!!
danni11181 2 years ago
was Red Rum and Desert Orchid related?
wildandhyper 2 years ago
Every legend has a truely inspiring story behind him and Rum is no exception.
foxymclaughzie 2 years ago
you could not say that he is not the greatest chaser ever
kopkingstevie 2 years ago 3
There will never be a horse that had the courage and willpower that he did he only came half way up those fences they looked huge compared ti him
l1llyrush 2 years ago
you've spelt legend wrong
milesm1904 2 years ago
Probably the most known (to the general public) but the greatest ever.. Now you're pushing the boat out.
MrForce 2 years ago
It's because the national is for every age I bet on the National from being 6 Red Rum is the one for me They never said he had died untill they had buried him at Aintree because of the amount of public that would have gone my opinion anyway
l1llyrush 2 years ago 2
he died on my first birthday :(
kyleekowgirl 2 years ago
Beautiful :) I true horse legend <3
PonyXGal 2 years ago 15
The Peoples Champion
dazzler070985 2 years ago
these nuggets banging on about ' he wasn't the greatest ' are completely missing the point !!!! He was a legend had the heart of a lion and the people not only loved him , they were genuinly inspired by him! Without doubt he saved Aintree AND the Grand National, They were dark days and we needed a hero, and they sent RED RUM! Now tell me he isn't the greatest !!!!!
farscapeone 2 years ago 4
TOTALLY AGREE
l1llyrush 2 years ago
he was a small lame horse with a heart like a lion,and so intelligent never be another like him
tracelet 2 years ago 3
he was the greatest and the song and tribute, is very fitting, sad day when we lost red rum !!. . . .
chrispaxford24 3 years ago
He was a gift from heaven - a horse for the ages. A stellar record at Aintree, but more importantly, he helped people believe in miracles.
capriole57 3 years ago
is that desert orchid with him in 0:37??
all4pharlap 3 years ago 2
He was nowhere near the best ever. A very loveable, national treasure, but not a 'great'.
Crisp gave him 24ilbs in 1973. Think about it.
dancingbrave86 3 years ago
I'd Like Too See You Win The National 3 Times
'Great' Is An Understatement
Amygeen 3 years ago
Well I'm not a horse so it's unlikely I'd win one national! If you're talking about my username........chalk and cheese. Arguably the greatest middle distance flat horse in recent history, and a HANDICAPPER.
dancingbrave86 3 years ago
I Wasnt Even Born When Dancing Brave Was Around But I Know He Should Have Won The Derby And Was An Exceptional Horse
Its A Matter Of Opinion I Suppose
But What Red Rum Did Was Just Amazing
Give Me A Horse Like Kauto Star Anyday Over A Ravens Pass
Amygeen 3 years ago
You're right, it is a matter of opinion and I'm not going to argue about it on an internet message board!
Different horses mean different things to different people, regardless of ability, and I never meant to show Rummy any disrespect.
And I agree about Kauto, although having been at Sandown on Saturday I might take Master Minded instead ;)
dancingbrave86 3 years ago
dancingbrave. I hate to disagree with you - many would think he was one of the greatest ever. L'Escargot was the other great at the time.
swanningaround 3 years ago
Red rum was the best ever and still there is no horse like him xxxxxx NUMBA 1 FAN
steeplechaser4ever 3 years ago 2
I love Red Rum, he is the best racehorse ever!! I have a model of him, but why is his name spelt backwards MURDER?
Lyramilly 3 years ago
CONDUIT, DUKE OF MARMALADE, KAUTO STAR, DESERT ORCHID, RAVENS PASS, SEPTIMUS, none of these are as great as red rum, this tribute is pure class, red rum was and still is the greatest race horse ever to grace a track, his presence his desire to win was unbelievable,, true true legend ..
chrispaxford23 3 years ago
Red Rum's Grand National record will NEVER be equalled let alone beaten, BUT he is definitely NOT greatest racehorse ever. Those people who proclaim Red Rum to be the best simply show their lack of horse racing knowledge. Arkle would have slaughtered Red Rum at level weights and would probably have beaten him giving away more than a stone on a park course(that is any course other than Aintree). I love Rummy as much as the next man, but he wasn't the greatest racehorse ever.
francilius 3 years ago
i agree that is true ones like denman and kauto star would well beat him
horseracing2009 3 years ago
not over four and a half miles they wouldnt! dont forget rummy beat a dual gold cup winner giving l'escargot weight!
brutrules 2 years ago
I agree with brutrules
Well beat him? Depends on the distance doesnt it?
Rummy would smash both of them in anything 4 miles + and that's a fact!
During his career Rummy won races at virtually every distance under the sun from a mere 5F to the national distance which shows true versatility. Why more is not made of this I do not know! Can the other two lay to such a claim?
No comment! As good as they are they are nothing compared to Rummy who is arguably the most famous racehorse in history
gre812u 2 years ago 2
i shed a tear watching this tribute the best ive seen, red rum was a 1 an a million, no horse has or will ever match it, NEVER, 3 national wins and two seconds,.. the maker of the video well done its great to watch and to admire this horse. tearfull tho especially for horse lovers.. long live red rums memory. LEGEND
chrispaxford23 3 years ago
he was one of the best or should i say the best and always will be desert orchid is up there with him now
JLF97 3 years ago
he'll always be one of the best <3
just0me 3 years ago 2
There will never be another 'Rummy'. He is and will be unique. WE will never see the national being won three times by the same horse ever again - its not possible?? One day in my lifetime I will see his statue at Aintree, and I know I will cry....he was the champion of all racehorses and he will remain so. x
dorsetlady 3 years ago 3
I've got a painting of Red Rum up on my wall here above my computer! He's in the picture "We Three Kings" with Arkle and Desert Orchid painted by SL Crawford. I love this painting!
SonnyLees 3 years ago
it takes a gr8 racehorse to win the grand national just once but, 3 times takes an amazing racehorse.
RIP Red we all luv u
jeremyrosefan 3 years ago
Truly the greatest racehorse that I know of. Maybe even the greatest racehorse ever :)
MCRazedperson 3 years ago
your wrong there hes not one of the best hes the BEST
newelly30 3 years ago
red rum was the best horse ever known to an and me. i miss him even though i wasn't born when he died. i have a model of him in breyer.
pinapplepony 3 years ago
truly excellent video
R.I.P
JeffStellingismydad 3 years ago
Poor Red Rum, Its so sad that hes gone.. I will never forget that battle he had with Crisp in the 1973 Grand Nat...It still makes me tremble with excitement.. 3 Grand nationals and also the Scottish grand national.. Super horse..
STHFGDBY 3 years ago
just cried my eyes out watching that.. a great tribute to a very special horse
keano1010101010 3 years ago 2
red rum was my fav =0(
Horses4life96 3 years ago
He was such an amazing horse my grandfather got to meet him, he has pictures of him standing right by Rum its so cool
FullmetalChick777 3 years ago
I love Rummy too. For those who ask - his foot disease was pedal osteitis. It's inflammation which can cause thinning of the bone. Quite common in racehorses, as they're often exercised over hard surfaces. Hence, the sand and sea that Rummy trained on meant his disability didn't stop him being the GREATEST!
Bananaramaspiff 3 years ago
The place were they walk him at the beach is aintree,,the same place i take my pony oakley..i will try and film us galloping as he really arches his neck and goes into tb mode,,nostrils flaring and all!!! Red rum was just perfect my grandad used to be a groom of his to!! <3
xmeggie2694x 3 years ago
the beach were they used to train him is in southport and were he raced (aintree) is in liverpool.
not tryin to be funny, just thought id let u no. x
xLozzerTx 3 years ago
I no,,the beach is called Ainsdale,,ppl mistake it for southport,,but its actually ainsdale :D
xmeggie2694x 3 years ago
i no tha, but u sed it was in aintree and thats in liverpool! no were near southport - ainsdale.
xLozzerTx 3 years ago
Oh yeh i meant ainsdale though
xmeggie2694x 3 years ago
its ok lol, soz if i sounded horribel puttin tha. did mean to be, i was just sayin. x
xLozzerTx 3 years ago
Lol oryt,,thanks for spottin it!!!
xmeggie2694x 3 years ago
Actually the racecourse at Aintree is in not in Liverpool it's in Sefton, which is the same Borough as Southport and Ainsdale.
zazoutoo 3 years ago
Aintree is in the city of Liverpool , which legally stretches as far as Switch Island at the intersection of the M62 and M58 .
Sefton is a Borough Council , which Aintree also falls within .
The 2 aren't mutually exclusive .
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ellandrd1306 2 years ago
luv it fab horse sikk video xxx
scamp4eva 3 years ago
you were so beatiful rummy
torvildean 3 years ago
beautiful vid! beautiful horse! rip red rum :) love ya buddy!
Premaro 3 years ago
that was very lovelyy:).
simply the very best!:).
ii have a breyer model of him:)
its soo beautiful:).
xx
xhorsesrockx 3 years ago
Lovely video, the greatest horse
rossij8 3 years ago 2
red rum = legendary horse tha me and my grandad loved
greatkioman 3 years ago
Great videao, many happy memories of Rummy, truely the word legend was never more fittingly used for man or beast.
Saw all his Grand National Victories on the TV. The third one was very emotioanl.Peter O'Sulliven's commentary as Rummmy approaches the line, 'hats off to Red Rum the cheers round Aintree youve never heard anything like it, Red rum wins the national", well Im gone. True then true now true forever.
Rummy the people champion.
fazalinator 3 years ago 2
that picture when he wins his third!!!! amazing!! peoples faces !! humans who forgot their troubles and who they were, and had become!! thanks to a horse!! RED RUM.... the peoples horse.
farscapeone 3 years ago
3rd time he did it Ginger walked him into the Fisherman's Rest pub, just up the road from the beach at Birkdale were he trained, to a roar from the locals, who'd backed him heavily! Not just a horse, the Best Horse! Go Rummie!
swerve77333 3 years ago
I loved Red rum I even sent polo mints to him when I was a little girl.such a beautiful horse and the best !
lilbeth38 3 years ago 3
I love the picture of him with Dessie. It's almost like Dessie is bowing saying I am king now old boy but you're still my hero. Two of the most loved horses ever...people's champions.
RIP both.
lurcherdog13 3 years ago
red rum looked so small compared to dessie, ime so glad they died of old age and not in slaughterhouses like some of the americans when they could'nt race anymore.
torvildean 3 years ago
Sadly though that is where alot of UK horses go too. Many others suffer neglect once 'past their usefulness'.
I think some memebrs of mankind look to these proud animals for qualities that just does not exist in most human beings anymore - courage, character & charisma. We humans have all be reduced to faceless & spineless non-entities that abuse all that is around us...one day Mother Nature will ensure will all pay a price for our abuse.
lurcherdog13 3 years ago
Probably the most famous racehorse of all time. Man O' War is the other great.
swanningaround 3 years ago
Rummy was bred as a flat racer - but he was crap at this! He was a born steeplechaser and the greatest horse to ever walk this earth! I loved him and miss him to bits. A beautiful tribute - even though 'legend' is the right spelling. (Rummy wouldn't mind).
NaffFilmsProductions 3 years ago
Beautiful video and a beautiful horse. Thanks for sharing. At least he had a long life and was loved. From the pictures, it looks like he had quite a personality! That was interesting that he walked in the sea before races. Any idea what incurable disease he had in his feet?
Funny how this song works in so many ways and is interpreted by the listener. Definitely a fitting way to express feelings.
BrookePSU 3 years ago
yes, he was a wonderful horse with a huge heart.
he had a problem with his feet, a bit like laminitis or whatever, that couldnt be fixed, but the salty water and the sand was softer for his feet to train on and the salty sea water eased the pain.
OhItsMARP 3 years ago
I wish I would have known about him before I did my "Viva Forever" video. He seems to have quite a fanbase and would have been a good one to use since obviously, his memory lives on. I don't follow steeplechasing much. I cringe every time I see them jump and worry about them coming down wrong. But injuries can happen anywhere, anytime, on any surface. Just speaks volumes about how great horses are. They'll do anything we ask of them, all for our enjoyment.
BrookePSU 3 years ago
he did hav quite a personality my dad looked after him when he finished his racing career and he said he was an amazing horse to know. i sat on him when i was 2 :) i cant remember it but we have photos somewere. :) miss u rummy
xxbxoxoxtxsxx 3 years ago
where is his statue?
algdogs1 3 years ago
well i think he has one at aintree
and i think he has another at the british racing stud too
OhItsMARP 3 years ago
Awesome Vid, Thanks for posting!! Red Rum was amazing!! Racehorses Rock!! x
CrazyThoroughbredz 4 years ago
this is great. thanks
tegi53 4 years ago
he was bred in co killkenny ireland and the most amazing horse every my gan went to see him before she died she loved him
blazeingglory 4 years ago
Wonderful tribute to Rummy. Thank you. Does anybody know the name of the background song and the artist?
cbouthillier 4 years ago
When You're Gone by Avril Lavinge
OhItsMARP 4 years ago
and RIP red
horsey2807 4 years ago
aw i love this vid its going on my Video Log, Favorites and being rated 10/10 coz my grandad Loved Red Rum he was one of his Favorites.
ill show it too him (my grandad)
horsey2807 4 years ago
God bless . don.t no anything about horses or racing . I no REDRUM . That says it all .
paulc68 4 years ago
Thank you that was lovely!
RIP Rummy!!
EMMABEARV8POWER 4 years ago
legend
torpwen 4 years ago
This video was moving and really touches anyone who is involved in Racing.
Its hard to say who has been the best horse in the UK but Red Rum is definatley my favourite along with Desert Orchid.
The determination both horses had to win was second to none.
Good nite rummy
Boro4eva86 4 years ago
not 3:49 sorry 22 seconds lol i looked at the wrong time
xbxoxoxtxsx 4 years ago
lol he had so many sash's that its hard to tell :P
OhItsMARP 4 years ago
also the sash he has on at 3:49 is in my house
well done rummy
xbxoxoxtxsx 4 years ago
i love this horse.
my dad looked after him when he had finished racing and i sat on him when i was 2 years old.
he has to be one of the greats!
xbxoxoxtxsx 4 years ago
sleep well ol boy <3
Jonesy17lol 4 years ago
best of No1 rummy
torpwen 4 years ago
Very nice:)
We don't get much on chasing here in the US. It is nice to see some of the photos and clippings you have here.
Have you checked out the 1981 winner Aldaniti? He and Bob Champion have an amazing story.
aprilrazz 4 years ago