| Maori Venture | |
|---|---|
| Breed | Thoroughbred |
| Sire | St. Columbus |
| Grandsire | Saint Crespin |
| Dam | Moon Venture |
| Damsire | Eastern Venture |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1976 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Dai Morgan |
| Owner | Jim Joel |
| Trainer | Andrew Turnell |
| Major wins | |
| Grand National (1987) | |
Maori Venture was a thoroughbred racehorse noted for winning the 1987 Grand National.[1][2] [3] The horse was so-named because breeder Dai Morgan had played rugby in New Zealand, home to the Maori.
An eleven year-old owned by Jim Joel, trained by Andrew Turnell it was stabled in East Hendred, Oxfordshire.[4] It was ridden by Steve Knight. Carrying 10st 13 lbs, Maori Venture won the race by five lengths at a price of 28/1 and in a time of 9 mins, 19.3 secs.[5][6] It was both Maori Venture's first and last race in a Grand National.[2]
At the time of the race, owner Jim Joel was aged 92 and had been trying to win the Grand National since 1957. Maori Venture was retired from racing immediately after the race and given to its rider in the Grand National, Steve Knight.[2][7]
Maori Venture died in 2000, aged 24.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Maori Venture". www.pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ a b c "Maori Venture". www.grand-national.me.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Maori Venture". Sporthorse-data. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Maori Venture's win is the crown in Joel's career". The Glasgow Herald. 6 April 1987. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Grand National winners and results". www.aintree.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Grand National 1-2-3". Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Steve Knight". Richard Hannon racing. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Maori Venture dies; Grand National winner fulfilled a lifelong ambition for owner". Racing Post. 18 February 2000. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
External links edit
Category:Grand National winners Category:Thoroughbred racehorses Category:National Hunt racehorses Category:1976 racehorse births
Category:2000 racehorse deaths Category:Racehorses bred in the United Kingdom Category:Racehorses trained in the United Kingdom