Trainers
Jenny Pitman: Breaking Barriers With Her Two Grand National Triumphs
Jenny Pitman made history as the first woman to train a Grand National winner—then did it again. A look back at her two famous Aintree victories.
Thomas Gibney
Get to know horse trainer Thomas Gibney, best known for his Irish Grand National wins with Lion Na Bearnai and Intense Raffles. A quietly determined trainer.
Fred Winter and the Incredible Grand National Record He Holds
Fred Winter: the only man to seize the Grand National as both rider and trainer. A story of record wins, skill, and why he remains an icon.
Fred Rimell – The Trainer Who Won Four Grand Nationals
Known as ‘Mr. Grand National,’ little could anyone have guessed that when Fred Rimell was born in Shropshire in 1913, he would become one of the most famous trainers in the world
Vincent O’Brien – Grand National Winning Trainer
Vincent O'Brien is a legend in the sport and is also the only trainer to saddle three consecutive winners of the Grand National at Aintree.
Philip Hobbs
Philip Hobbs, born in 1955, is the son of Tony Hobbs who had a permit to train for many years, breeding several good horses to run in t...
Sue Smith
On April 6th 2013, race horse trainer Sue Smith, became only the third female in history to train the winner of the Grand National when...
Ginger McCain
Donald McCain, more frequently referred to as ‘Ginger’ is a name that goes hand in hand with the Grand National. Ginger was the trainer...
Dessie Hughes
Dessie Hughes was one of Ireland’s most established and skilled trainers who had success with many different horses, with Hardy Eustace...
