Tag Archives: Trainer
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.
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
Rag Trade – Fred Rimell’s 4th Grand National Winner in 1976
In the years between 1973 and 1977 only one horse dominated the Grand National headlines and that was Red Rum.
As millions of fans c...
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...
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...
Willie Mullins
Willie Mullins commenced training in 1988 having worked as assistant to both his father, Paddy, and to Jim Bolger. He still rates his f...
