Amberleigh House
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Amberleigh House was the horse that won the 2004 Grand National
. He is now retired and living at the National Stud in Newmarket.
, and was usually ridden by jockey Graham Lee
, amongst others. Lee rode Amberleigh House to his Grand National
win.
Amberleigh House made his Grand National
debut in 2001, being brought down in a melee at the 8th fence, the Canal Turn.
Since then Amberleigh House competed in four more Grand National
s, ridden by Graham Lee
on each occasion. In total he raced 11 times over the National fences (including races shorter than the Grand National) and never fell.
, Amberleigh House was retired.
Amberleigh House resides at the National Stud in Newmarket, UK, where he enjoys a happy retirement.
2004 Grand National
The 2004 Grand National was the 157th official annual running of the world-famous Grand National steeplechase which took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 3 April 2004 and attracted the maximum permitted field of 40 competitors for total prize money of £600,000 including £348,000 to the...
. He is now retired and living at the National Stud in Newmarket.
Staff
Amberleigh House was trained by legend Ginger McCainGinger McCain
Donald "Ginger" McCain was an English National Hunt trainer, perhaps best known for training the legendary horse Red Rum. A successful trainer who won many races, he trained Red Rum on Crosby beach near Liverpool...
, and was usually ridden by jockey Graham Lee
Graham Lee (jockey)
Graham Lee is a successful Irish National Hunt jockey in Great Britain and Ireland. Prior to May 2006, he was the main stable jockey for Howard Johnson, but was replaced by Paddy Brennan, allegedly after a disagreement over his return from an injury. Lee became the main stable jockey and deputy...
, amongst others. Lee rode Amberleigh House to his Grand National
Grand National
The Grand National is a world-famous National Hunt horse race which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool, England. It is a handicap chase run over a distance of four miles and 856 yards , with horses jumping thirty fences over two circuits of Aintree's National Course...
win.
Grand National
Amberleigh House won the 2004 Grand National evoking memories of Red Rum's previous triumphs for trainer Ginger McCain. A 16/1 chance on the day Amberleigh House looked like the best he could hope for was a 4th placed finish. Racing some 20 horse lengths behind the leading trio of Clan Royal, Hedgehunter and Lord Atterbury with four fences remaining. Carnage ensued however when Hedgehunter suffered a tired fall and Clan Royal nearly took the wrong course. With Lord Atterbury tiring Graeme Lee brought Amberleigh House down the outside to grab the lead inside the final furlong and win by three horse lengths.Amberleigh House made his Grand National
Grand National
The Grand National is a world-famous National Hunt horse race which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool, England. It is a handicap chase run over a distance of four miles and 856 yards , with horses jumping thirty fences over two circuits of Aintree's National Course...
debut in 2001, being brought down in a melee at the 8th fence, the Canal Turn.
Since then Amberleigh House competed in four more Grand National
Grand National
The Grand National is a world-famous National Hunt horse race which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool, England. It is a handicap chase run over a distance of four miles and 856 yards , with horses jumping thirty fences over two circuits of Aintree's National Course...
s, ridden by Graham Lee
Graham Lee (jockey)
Graham Lee is a successful Irish National Hunt jockey in Great Britain and Ireland. Prior to May 2006, he was the main stable jockey for Howard Johnson, but was replaced by Paddy Brennan, allegedly after a disagreement over his return from an injury. Lee became the main stable jockey and deputy...
on each occasion. In total he raced 11 times over the National fences (including races shorter than the Grand National) and never fell.
Grand National Results
- 20012001 Grand NationalThe 2001 Grand National was the 154th official renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 7 April 2001....
(Brought Down 8th) - 20032003 Grand NationalThe 2003 Grand National was the 156th renewal of the world-famous Grand National steeplechase that took place at Aintree at 3:45pm BST, on 5 April 2003....
Third - 20042004 Grand NationalThe 2004 Grand National was the 157th official annual running of the world-famous Grand National steeplechase which took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 3 April 2004 and attracted the maximum permitted field of 40 competitors for total prize money of £600,000 including £348,000 to the...
Winner - 20052005 Grand NationalThe 2005 Grand National was the 158th official annual running of the world-famous Grand National steeplechase which took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 9 April 2005 and attracted the maximum permitted field of forty competitors for total prize money of £700,000 including £406,000 to...
Tenth - 20062006 Grand NationalThe 2006 Grand National was the 159th official annual running of the Grand National steeplechase which took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 8 April 2006 and attracted the maximum permitted field of forty competitors for total prize money of £689,360 including £399,140 to the...
Pulled up
Retirement
After being pulled up in the 2006 Grand National2006 Grand National
The 2006 Grand National was the 159th official annual running of the Grand National steeplechase which took place at Aintree near Liverpool, England, on 8 April 2006 and attracted the maximum permitted field of forty competitors for total prize money of £689,360 including £399,140 to the...
, Amberleigh House was retired.
Amberleigh House resides at the National Stud in Newmarket, UK, where he enjoys a happy retirement.