| Grand National | |
| Location | Aintree |
|---|---|
| Date | 1 April 1978 |
| Winning horse | Lucius |
| Starting price | 14/1 |
| Jockey | Bob Davies |
| Trainer |  Gordon W. Richards |
| Owner | Fiona Whitaker |
| Conditions | Good |
| External videos | |
|---|---|
 The 1978 Grand National in full BBC | |
| The 1978 Grand National British Movietone |
There coming to the elbow now with just over a furlong to run, and it's Lucius and Bob Davies now just taking a fresh advantage, The Pilgarlic running fast on the far side but it's Lucius from Sebastian as they race into the closing stages, Lucius from Sebastian with Drumroan putting in a tremendous finish, but at the line, Lucius wins the National!
Commentator Peter O'Sullevan describes the climax of the 1978 National
The 1978 Grand National (officially known as The Sun Grand National for sponsorship reasons) was the 132nd renewal of the Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 1 April 1978. In a close finish between the leading five horses, the winner was Lucius, by about half a length.
Three times winner Red Rum was declared out of the race due to injury, but was allowed to lead the post parade.