| 1980 Grand National | |
|---|---|
| Grand National | |
| Location | Aintree |
| Date | 29 March 1980 |
| Winning horse | Ben Nevis |
| SP | 40/1 |
| Jockey | Charlie Fenwick |
| Trainer | Capt T. A. Forster |
| Owner | R.C. Stewart Jnr |
| Conditions | Heavy |
The 1980 Grand National was the 134th renewal of a steeplechase horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on March 29th 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.
| Position | Name | Jockey | Age | Weight | SP | Distance |
| 1st | Ben Nevis | Charlie Fenwick | 12 | 10-12 | 40/1 | 20 lengths |
| 2nd | Rough and Tumble | John Francome | 11/1 | |||
| 3rd | The Pilgarlic | 33/1 | ||||
| 4th | Royal Stuart | 20/1 |
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