1979 Grand National
| Grand National | |
| Location | Aintree |
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| Date | 31 March 1979 |
| Winning horse | Rubstic |
| Jockey | Maurice Barnes |
| Trainer |
 John Leadbetter |
| Owner |
John Douglas
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 Coverage of the 1979 Grand National by British Movietone
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It's anybodys race as they run into the final furlong, and it's Rubstic on the nearside with the advantage over Zongalero and Rough and Tumble as they race up towards the line, it's gonna be a victory for Scotland, it's Rubstic from Zongalero in the National, and as they come to the line, Rubstic is the winner!
The 1979 Grand National was the 133rd renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 31 March 1979.
The race was won by Rubstic who was the first ever Scottish-trained winner.
The favourite Alverton died in the race, a month after winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Another fatality was Kintai, who had to be put down later on.
Media Coverage and Aftermath
Unfortunately, the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Alverton broke his neck at Bechers 2nd circuit and was euthanized.
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