Grand National | |
Location | Aintree |
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Date | 29 March 1980 |
Winning horse | Ben Nevis |
Starting price | 40/1 |
Jockey | Charlie Fenwick |
Trainer | Tim Forster |
Owner | R.C. Stewart Jnr |
Conditions | Heavy |
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The 1980 Grand National was the 134th renewal of a steeplechase horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 29 March 1980. The race, which carried the title, the World's greatest steeplechase, was won by Ben Nevis, ridden by the American amateur rider Charlie Fenwick. Only 4 horses finished the race out of 30 starters (runners).