Midnight Court | |
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Sire | Twilight Alley[1] |
Dam | Strumpet |
Damsire | Umberto |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 1971 |
Country | Ireland |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | Airlie Stud |
Owner | Mrs Olive Jackson |
Trainer | Fred Winter |
Major wins | |
SGB Handicap Chase 1977 Cheltenham Gold Cup 1978 |
Midnight Court was an Irish-bred racehorse who developed into a top class steeplechaser when trained in England by Fred Winter. He is best known for being the winner of the 1978 Cheltenham Gold Cup. He had the physical build of a chaser but was also a fluent mover. He was hit with leg trouble when at the height of his career.