Sue Smith (born Sue Maslen on 23 February 1948) is a

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horse trainer.

Background

Smith was originally from

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. Her father owned racehorses at the time and she would ride them out at Epsom. She had the distinction of participating in Britain's initial ladies' race. In her youth, she was an international show jumper.

Training

Smith trains at Craiglands Farm near Bingley Moor, in

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. The farm consists of 150 acres and facilities for 55 horses. Her first winner came in 1990 when

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won a three-runner chase at Ascot. He had been purchased at the Ascot Sales for 4,300 guineas. She received her full licence in 1990.

Grand National

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Smith trained

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to win the

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. Ridden by Scottish Jockey

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, Auroras Encore won by nine lengths, to Cappa Bleu in second and Teaforthree in third. He was an outsider winning at the odds of 66–1. She became the third female trainer to win the race.

Personal life

She is married to Harvey Smith (equestrian), Harvey Smith, a former show jumper.

References

External links

Directory of the turf entry
Living people 1948 births People from West Sussex British racehorse trainers British show jumping riders British female equestrians People from the City of Bradford {{UK-equestrian-bio-stub