Aldaniti | |
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Sire | Derek H |
Grandsire | Court Harwell |
Dam | Renardeau |
Damsire | Reynard Volant |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 1970[1] |
Country | Great Britain |
Colour | Chestnut |
Breeder | Harrowgate Stud |
Owner | Nick Embiricos |
Trainer | Josh Gifford |
Major wins | |
Grand National (1981) |
Aldaniti (25 June 1970 - 28 March 1997) was a racehorse who won the Grand National on 4 April 1981. His jockey on that day, Bob Champion, had recovered from cancer, while Aldaniti had recovered after suffering a career-threatening injury. The horse was trained by Josh Gifford.
Aldaniti starred as himself in the 1983 film Champions alongside John Hurt. His Grand National win was voted 61st of the 100 Greatest Sporting Moments in a Channel 4 opinion poll.