Peter Simple (horse)
| 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
- ^ "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