What is grand national 1980?

The Grand National is a horse racing event that takes place annually at Aintree Racecourse in England. The 1980 Grand National was the 134th running of the race, and it took place on April 5th, 1980.

The winner of the race was a horse named Ben Nevis, ridden by amateur jockey Charlie Fenwick. Ben Nevis was trained by Arthur Stephenson and owned by Lady Beaverbrook. The horse won the race by a distance of two and a half lengths and became the first winner of the Grand National to be trained by a woman.

There were a total of 42 horses that competed in the 1980 Grand National, with 33 of them finishing the race. The race was run on heavy ground, which made it challenging for the horses and jockeys.

The 1980 Grand National was significant because it was the first time that a horse had won the race that was trained by a woman. Additionally, Ben Nevis was an outsider in the race, with odds of 40-1, making the victory even more surprising.

Overall, the 1980 Grand National was an exciting race that showcased the skill and determination of the horses and jockeys who competed in it.