THE GRAND NATIONAL - COLOUR

(10 Apr 1977) The 1977 Grand National will go down in the annals of Horse Racing history as the year of 'Red Rum's' third win. ® ® Also making 'National' history was Charlotte Brew, on her mount 'Barony Fort', the first woman to ride in the race. The gallant Charlotte nearly completed the course, but her horse refused at the 27th fence. ® ® At Becher's Brook the second time round, the two leading horses fell and 'Red Rum' took the lead to romp home twenty-five lengths ahead of second placed 'Churchtown Boy'. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...