Grittar
Grittar (1973 - 1998) was a British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed in National Hunt racing.
| Grittar | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Grisaille |
| Dam | Tarama |
| Damsire | Tamerlane |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1973 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Frank H Gilman |
| Owner | Frank H Gilman |
| Trainer | Frank H Gilman |
| Major wins | |
| Grand National (1982) | |
In 1982 he won the Grand National as the 7/1 favourite being ridden by amateur jockey Dick Saunders, who at the age of 48 became, and remains, the oldest jockey to have won the Grand National.
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