Posts Tagged: Donald McCain
UK Mourns Legendary Trainer Donald “Ginger” McCain
Britain is currently grieving the passing of legendary trainer Donald “Ginger” McCain, who lost his battle with cancer at the age of 80. McCain was best known for being the trainer of three-time Grand National winner Red Rum in the 1970s. Charles Barnett, who was the former director of the home of the Grand National [...]
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Cheltenham’s Top Trainers – Schooling Champions
While trainer Nicky Henderson seemed a sure and almost untouchable candidate for the title of top trainer at the Cheltenham Festival, he was faced with stiff competition when Nigel Twiston-Davies celebrated an astonishing three wins on the last day of the meeting.
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Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Amateur Riders) – Distance: 3 miles 1 furlong 110 yards – Winning Time: 6:36.5
Favourite BallaBriggs snatched the Challenge Cup win from a determined Faasel in a true cliff-hanger finish. The Donald McCain-trained gelding ran a smooth…
- Read more news on: BallaBriggs, Cheltenham Festival, Donald McCain, Faasel, Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup, Galant Nuit, Guerriero, Nina Carberry, Richard Harding

