Monty’s Pass

[vikingflagship]

Grand National winner has passed away just shy of his 30th birthday rip old boy. He did everything his own way

VF xxx

[robinhill25]

He was the oldest Grand National winner still alive; this honour now passes to Bindaree (28) who won in 2002, the year Monty’s Pass finished second in the Topham before his National victory in 2003. He also finished 4th in 2004 and 16th in 2005, after which he was retired, living another 17.5 years. He was very capably ridden by Barry Geraghty (his only National winner) and handled with great intelligence by his trainer Jimmy Mangan, who campaigned him quietly over hurdles during the 2002/3 season to prevent his weight rising too much. Jimmy was a competent rider who became an understated trainer who thoroughly deserved this win. Happy memories.

[homersimpson]

My first GN winner and winner of the Kerry national the first time I went to Listowel. Seems like a nice, long retirement.

RIP Monty’s Pass.

[Marlingford]

All Grand National winners are special, and Monty’s Pass was no exception. He had a fine record at Aintree. Pleased he had what appears to have been a long and happy retirement. RIP Monty’s Pass

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