Midnight Court (horse)

Midnight Court
Racing silks of Mrs Olive Jackson
SireTwilight Alley[1]
DamStrumpet
DamsireUmberto
SexGelding
Foaled1971
CountryIreland
ColourBay
BreederAirlie Stud
OwnerMrs Olive Jackson
TrainerFred 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.

  1. ^ "Midnight Court Horse Pedigree". Pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 21 April 2019.