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
SirePatron
GrandsirePartisan
SexGelding
Foaled1838
CountryUnited Kingdom
ColourBay
OwnerFinch Mason
Joseph Little
TrainerTom Cunningham
Tom Olliver
Major wins
Grand National (1849, 1853)

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

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  1. ^ "LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL". Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer. 23 July 1853. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
  2. ^ Green, Reg (1993). The History of the Grand National: A Race Apart. Hodder & Stoughton. ISBN 0-340-58515-3.
  3. ^ Grand National 2022: Every winner since 1839 from Tiger Roll to Red Rum