farewell to 5 of the greats

As 2023 heads to an in depth, sign up for us in celebrating the fantastic achievements of those exceptional racehorses, who ruled their respective generations throughout their careers. Our ideas are with connections of all horses that left us throughout 2023.

One For Arthur, 14

The Lucinda Russell-trained 2017 Grand Nationwide winner was once handiest the second one Scottish-based winner of the Aintree showpiece. After retiring, he received retrained racehorse appearing categories and loved searching and cross-country.

Kicking King, 25

The Nationwide Hunt megastar, skilled via Tom Taaffe and ridden via Barry Geraghty, received the 2005 Cheltenham Gold Cup and two King George VI Chases. He received 12 of his 28 begins and was once positioned some other 11 occasions.

Cyrname, 11

Cyrname, pictured throughout his racing profession.

The Grade One winner, skilled via Paul Nicholls, was once at one time the highest-rated chaser in Britain, and was once a expert at Ascot. He spent his retirement with Charlotte Alexander, the place he loved competing in group chases.

Sire De Grugy, 17

The 2-mile chaser, skilled via Gary Moore and ridden via his son Jamie, received two Tingle Creeks, a Clarence Area Chase, two Birthday party Chases and the 2014 Champion Chase at Cheltenham.

Desolate tract Crown, 4

The intense 2022 Derby winner, skilled via Sir Michael Stoute, was once put down after failing to get well from a fetlock damage sustained at the gallops. His winnings totalled greater than £1m at some point of his four-race profession.

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