On 03.09.11, In Horses, by Jockey
There was a time when intended runners in the John Smith’s Grand National prepared for the ‘world’s greatest steeplechase’ by running in a series of recognised three-mile chases and regional marathons before arriving at Aintree ready to run for their lives. These days many trainers prefer to adopt a different approach and the Gordon Elliott-trained [...]
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On 01.13.10, In Racing Stories, by Jockey
In 2007 Gordon Elliott proved that age, experience and reputation are not precursors for success at the Aintree Grand National. The novice trainer who had not yet had a single winner in his homeland of Ireland, won the steeplechase with 33-1 shot Silver Birch. As the youngest ever trainer to win the race, at 29 [...]
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