Lucius (horse)
Lucius (foaled 1969) was a British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed in National Hunt racing. He is best known for winning the 1978 Grand National.
| Lucius | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Perhapsburg |
| Dam | Matches |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1969[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Bay |
| Owner | Fiona Whitaker |
| Trainer | Gordon W. Richards |
| Major wins | |
| Grand National (1978) | |
Background
Lucius was sired by Perhapsburg out of Matches. In 1972 he was bought by Fiona Whitaker, who had him trained by Gordon W. Richards.[2]
Racing career
Lucius entered the 1978 Grand National as a 14/1 chance. His regular jockey David Goulding suffered an injury prior to the race so Bob Davies was brought in as a last minute replacement.[3]
Davies had never ridden Lucius before so raced cautiously and managed to win a very close race. This proved to be Lucius's last ever race. He was retired the next season and died in his sleep at the age of twenty seven.[2]
Grand National record
| Grand National | Position | Jockey | Age | Weight | SP | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1st | Bob Davies | 9 | 10-9 | 14/1 |
References
- "Lucius profile". Racing Post. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- "Lucius". grand-national.me.uk. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- "Grand National: Bob Davies remembers Lucius, the first horse to win after Red Rum". BBC. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
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