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Red Rum Day
"Respect this place, this hallowed ground,
A legend here his rest has found.
His feet would fly, our spirits soar.
He earned our love for evermore."
~ Red Rum's epitaph (1965-1995)
Neigh-sayers may be quick to assume that the name of this famous racehorse has something to do with Hallowe’en spookiness or Stephen King’s The Shining, where “Redrum” made its eerie mark. But in truth, Red Rum’s name came about quite innocently—formed by joining the last three letters of his dam’s (mother’s) name, Mared, with the last three letters of his sire’s (father’s) name, Quorum.
Though born into the racing world with low expectations—dismissed as “bred wrong,” sold cheaply, and put to the track too soon—this bay Thoroughbred steeplechaser went on to defy every doubt. Affectionately called “Rummy,” he became the only horse ever to win the prestigious Grand National Steeplechase three times, in 1973, 1974, and 1977. His near misses in 1975 and 1976, when he finished runner-up, only cemented his legend as one of the greatest racehorses of all time!
The 1973 Grand National, in particular, has passed into sporting folklore: from 30 lengths behind, Red Rum delivered a breathtaking comeback that remains one of the most celebrated moments in the race’s history. His spirit, stamina, and sheer determination won him not only victories but also the hearts of racing fans across the globe.
This special tribute tartan captures his legacy via its special colour collection. The brownish-red tones recall his glossy coat, the green evokes the turf and peaceful fields of his retirement, and the maroon and gold honor the racing silks he carried to glory - a fitting tribute to a horse whose achievements gave him celebrity status during his lifetime and and this lasting woven legacy. Go Rummy, Go! Neigh and whinny! 🤎 ❤️ 💚 💛 🤍 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏇 🐴
October 13 is Red Rum Day at the Carlisle racecourse in Cumbria, England and celebrates the 40th anniversary of the legendary steeplechaser’s final victory in Cumbria in 1976.
To celebrate, racegoers usually ‘Wear Red For Rummy’, with free entry being offered to anyone born in 1976 and a free red fizz cocktail for anyone who wears red on the day.
Britain's favourite racehorse, Red Rum, is the only horse in the history of the Grand National Steeplechase to win the race three times, and to make that feat further astonishing, he ran in it two other times and was placed second! In his historic run in 1974, he followed that with a victory in the Scottish Grand National, and remains the only horse to win both in the same season!
The 1973 race in which Red Rum secured his comeback victory from 30 lengths behind is often considered one of the greatest Grand Nationals in history. And in a 2002 UK poll, Red Rum's historic third triumph in the Grand National was voted the 24th greatest sporting moment of all time.
The tartan colours used are green was for the turf and maroon and gold for his racing colours.
Red Rum was bred at Rossenarra stud in Kells, County Kilkenny, Ireland, by Martyn McEnery. McEnery gave Red Rum his name by taking the last three letters of the names of his dam (Mared) and sire (Quorum) respectively.
In 1977 Red Rum appeared as a studio guest at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards ceremony. Viewers were delighted when the horse seemed to recognise the voice of his jockey Tommy Stack, who was appearing by video link from another location.
Click the photo of Red Rum relaxing in the pasture to see his famous interview as BBC Sports Personality of the Year.