Horsename: | 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 |
Race: | 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]