Mathew (horse)
| Mathew | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Vestris |
| Grandsire | Whalebone |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1838 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | John Westropp |
| Owner | John Courtenay |
| Trainer | John Murphy |
| Major wins | |
| Grand National (1847) | |
Mathew was a racehorse which won the 1847 Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree near Liverpool.[1] He is regarded as the first Irish-trained horse to win the race having been prepared for the race by at The Curragh for County Cork-based owner . He was ridden on the day by the Irish jockey, .
References[]
- ^ "Grand National history 1847". Archived from the original on 2009-02-16. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
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