Lucius (horse)
# 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.

## 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.

## 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.

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.

## Grand National record

| Grand National | Position | Jockey | Age | Weight | SP | Distance |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 1st | Bob Davies | 9 | 10-9 | 14/1 | |
