Peter Simple (horse) explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL . Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer . 23 Jul 1853 . 2012-10-16.
  2. Book: Green, Reg . The History of the Grand National: A Race Apart. Hodder & Stoughton. 1993. 0-340-58515-3.
  3. https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/other-sport/horse-racing/grand-national-winners-2022-odds-23533198 Grand National 2022: Every winner since 1839 from Tiger Roll to Red Rum