Peter Simple (horse)

Peter Simple
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
Major wins
	Grand National (1849, 1853)

Peter Simple was the third racehorse in history to win the Grand National steeplechase twice, emulating The Duke and . 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 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.

References[]

^ "LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL". Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer. 23 Jul 1853. Retrieved 2012-10-16.
^ Green, Reg (1993). The History of the Grand National: A Race Apart. Hodder & Stoughton. ISBN 0-340-58515-3.

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[1] "LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL". Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer. 23 Jul 1853. Retrieved 2012-10-16.

[Green-2] Green, Reg (1993). The History of the Grand National: A Race Apart. Hodder & Stoughton. ISBN 0-340-58515-3.

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