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Just been reading that Cappa Bleu who was twice placed in Grand National when 4th then 2nd. Sadly passed away a few years ago due to cancer rip
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Oh no…. this is really sad. He was part of that phenomenal Paul Moloney completion rate of the GN fences.
May he rest in peace.
Yes, I agree, Ex Ruby. The achievements of the Ruckers’ horses, all ridden by Paul Maloney, were considerable (State of Play, Alvarado and Cappa Bleu). They were placed six times between them, without winning, although Cappa Bleu was closest. Second placed horses in the National have had shorter retirements than the winners, with at least four in the last ten runnings now deceased. (The other three were Cause of Causes, Magic of Light and Saint Are) whereas only two victors (Many Clouds and One for Arthur) have died during the same period. It would be great if The Opening Show dedicated one of its Home Schooling sessions to these old National heroes who are still with us, including Bindaree (now 30), Hedgehunter (28), Numbersixvalverde (27), Silver Birch (27) etc
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