Racing mourns Grand National legend McCain

GRAND National-winning owner John Halewood led the tributes to Aintree legend Ginger McCain, who died yesterday, aged 80, after a short illness.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2011 - 01:00
Keith Hamer

McCain, affectionately known as Mr Grand National, made racing history by saddling Red Rum to win the great race three times in 1973, 1974 and 1977.

He added a fourth towards the end of his career with Amberleigh House in 2004 to give Halewood his greatest thrill as an owner.

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