Peter Simple | |
---|---|
Sire | Patron |
Grandsire | Partisan |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 1838 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Colour | Bay |
Owner | Finch Mason Joseph Little |
Trainer | Tom Cunningham Tom Olliver |
Major wins | |
Grand National (1849, 1853) |
Peter Simple was the third racehorse in history to win the Grand National steeplechase twice, emulating The Duke and Abd-El-Kader. After winning in 1849 the horse failed to complete the course during the next three years before winning again in 1853 at the age of 15,[1] the oldest ever winner.[2]
Peter Simple was a 20/1 shot in 1849 and a 9/1 shot in his 1853 victory at Aintree and was trained by Tom Olliver who was also the jockey. Josey Little was the owner.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL". Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer. 23 July 1853. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ Green, Reg (1993). The History of the Grand National: A Race Apart. Hodder & Stoughton. ISBN 0-340-58515-3.
- ^ Grand National 2022: Every winner since 1839 from Tiger Roll to Red Rum