Rule the World (horse)
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This article is about the Grand National winner. For the Epsom Derby winner, see Ruler of the World.
Rule the World (foaled 30 March 2007) is a British-bred, Irish-trained thoroughbred racehorse who won the Grand National as a novice in 2016. He showed good form as a staying hurdler, winning the Slaney Novice Hurdle in 2013 and the Limestone Lad Hurdle in 2014 before being stepped up to compete in steeplechases. In his first season over fences he failed to win in eight attempts but finished second in five races including the Irish Grand National. In the 2015/16 season he recorded two seconds and a third in his first five races before posting his first steeplechase win in the Grand National on 9 April 2016.
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
Rule the World | |
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Sire | Sulamani |
Grandsire | Hernando |
Dam | Elaine Tully |
Damsire | Persian Bold |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 30 March 2007[1] |
Country | United Kingdom |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | Mrs P. G. Wilkins and Mr D. Vallely |
Owner | Gigginstown House Stud |
Trainer | Mouse Morris |
Record | 25: 6-10-1 |
Earnings | £763,005 |
Major wins | |
Slaney Novice Hurdle (2013) Limestone Lad Hurdle (2014) Grand National (2016) |
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