Specify Explained

Horsename:Specify
Sire:Specific
Dam:Ora Lamae
Sex:Gelding
Foaled:1962[1]
Country:United Kingdom
Colour:Bay
Breeder:Alan Parker
Owner:Fred Pontin
Trainer:John Sutcliffe
Race:Grand National (1971)

Specify (foaled 1962) was a British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed in National Hunt racing and is noted for winning the 1971 Grand National.

Background

Specify was a bay gelding bred in Norwich, England by Alan Parker. He was initially purchased by Arthur Freeman, a former jockey who had won the 1958 Grand National riding Mr. What. In 1970 Specify was bought by Fred Pontin.

Racing career

Specify won the 1969 Plate Handicap Chase before being bought by Fred Pontin who entered him in the 1970 Grand National where he was brought down at fence 22. He then went on to win the 1971 Grand National in a tightly fought race between five horses, Specify managed to win by a neck. He would then compete in the 1972 Grand National coming in 6th.[2]

Grand National record

Grand NationalPositionJockeyAgeWeightSPDistance
1970DNFJohn Cook810-7100/7Brought down at fence 22
19711stJohn Cook910-328/1Neck
19726thBarry Brogan1010-1122/1

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Specify profile. Racing Post. 12 November 2021.
  2. Web site: Specify 1971 Grand National Winner. Eddison-Media.com Ltd (www.grand-national.me.uk). 12 November 2021.