Who came 2nd in the queen mother champion chase in 1973

[AngloGerman]

I’m trying to find the winners of the Topham through the 70s. I know Inch Arran in 73 and Churchtown Boy in 77, and Arctic Ale in 79, but I haven’t found anything else. Does anyone have any memories of these? It’s only for personal interest really.

I seem to recall a horse called Pakie ridden by Aly Branford winning or coming second in the Topham circa 1978. I also have a vague recollection of a jockey called Sunderland winning the race around the same time.

[pilgarlic]

Vague recollections of the Topham.
Mention of the jockey Sunderland jogged my memory a bit -and think he won on Lictor in 75 or 76.The horse was a grey close relative of Spanish Steps owner trained by Edward Courage. I think my old friend The Pilgarlic came third.

Recall having a small winning bet on Mr Marlsbridge trained by David Gandolfo. Never saw that race but think it was around 1978.

[pilgarlic]

Oh and thanks to Silvoir for the nostalgic scan. Shame Crisp didn`t arrive at the Grand National in better form – disappointing odds on fav.

[rory]

I’m trying to find the winners of the Topham through the 70s. I know Inch Arran in 73 and Churchtown Boy in 77, and Arctic Ale in 79, but I haven’t found anything else. Does anyone have any memories of these? It’s only for personal interest really.

I seem to recall a horse called Pakie ridden by Aly Branford winning or coming second in the Topham circa 1978. I also have a vague recollection of a jockey called Sunderland winning the race around the same time.

1970 – Charter Flight
1971 – Rigton Prince
1972 – Sunny Lad
1973 – Inch Arran
1974 – Clear Cut
1975 – Our Greenwood
1976 – Lictor (Pakie 2nd)
1977 – Churchtown Boy
1978 – Canit
1979 – Arctic Ale
1980 – Uncle Bing
1981 – Mr Marlsbridge

[Old Applejack]

A belated thank you to everyone for their efforts. Some of those names are familiar as subsequent National runners, but the likes of Lictor and Canit are new to me.

Cheers again.

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