Lucinda Russell – Grand National Trainers 2025 To Watch
Lucinda Russell will be a well-known name to anyone who regularly watches or wagers on the Grand National, having guided two horses to success in the iconic Aintree race. Respected Irish jockey Derek Fox rode her horse, One For Arthur, to victory in 2017 and then repeated the feat in the 2023 Grand National on Corach Rambler.
Who is Lucinda Russell?
Lucinda Russell is a prominent British horse racing figure known for her prowess as a National Hunt trainer. Her ability to maximise the performance of her horses is evident. Russell’s Arlary House Stables is in Kinross, Scotland, and has a solid reputation for producing top-quality jumpers. Her yard consistently produces competitive horses for the biggest races in the UK and Ireland.
Russell achieved a significant milestone for any horse racing trainer in 2017 when she won the Grand National with her horse One For Arthur. She became the first Scottish-based trainer to win the historic Aintree race since 1979. She claimed Aintree glory again last year with Corach Rambler, teaming up with jockey Derek Fox to win their second Grand National as a partnership.
Russell was a successful amateur jockey before turning to training. She’s renowned in the racing world for her meticulous approach to horse care and training, focusing on each horse’s individual needs. Her stables have become synonymous with nurturing talent and achieving success through extensive hard work at the highest levels of jump racing. Her partner and assistant trainer, Peter Scudamore, an eight-time champion jockey, is a prominent member of her stables team.
Lucinda Russell 2024 Grand National Runners
Despite winning the 2023 Grand National and being a heavy ante post favourite for 2024, Corach Rambler proved to be a major disappointment at Aintree. He unseated jockey Derek Fox at the very first fence.
Here’s a more detailed look at the only Lucinda Russell trained horse that entered the 2024 Grand National.
| Horse | Age | Weight | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corach Rambler | 10 | 11-5 | 6/1F |
Odds shown last updated at 3pm on 11th April 2024
Lucinda Russell Grand National Wins & Recent Record
Lucinda Russell has two Grand National wins on her training record. The second came in 2023 with her horse Corach Rambler, who has a big chance of repeating his success at Aintree this year.
The table below summarises the results of the shortest-priced Russell trained horses in the last few editions of the Grand National.
| Year | Horse | Jockey | SP | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Corach Rambler | Derek Fox | 7/1JF | Unseated Rider |
| 2023 | Corach Rambler | Derek Fox | 8/1 | 1st |
| 2022 | Mighty Thunder | Derek Fox | 40/1 | Pulled Up |
| 2019 | One For Arthur | Derek Fox | 20/1 | 6th |
| 2017 | One For Arthur | Derek Fox | 14/1 | 1st |
Lucinda Russell 2023/24 Jumps Racing Record & Notable Wins
The current jumps racing season started in April 2023 and will conclude shortly after the Aintree Grand National. A trainer’s seasonal results can give you an insight into how their runners could perform at Aintree.
Lucinda Russell’s complete jumps racing record and notable wins from the 2023/24 season are listed below.
Lucinda Russell 2023/24 Jumps Racing Record
| Country | Runs | Wins | Placed | Even Stake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UK | 506 | 75 | 112 | -152.9 |
| Total | 506 | 75 | 112 | -152.9 |
Stats Listed are correct at 4pm on 25th April 2024
Lucinda Russell 2023/24 Notable Wins
| Date | Horse | SP | Race | Grade | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/24 | Corrigeen Rock | 11/2 | Scottish Champion Chase | Handicap | Musselburgh |
| 03/02/24 | Inis Oirr | 9/2F | Edinburgh National Chase | Handicap | Musselburgh |
Lucinda Russell Grand National FAQs
Has Lucinda Russell ever won the Grand National?
Lucinda Russell has two Grand National wins as a trainer. The first came in 2017 with One For Arthur, and Corach Rambler gave her a second came in last year’s race.
Did Lucinda Russell have a horse in the 2024 Grand National?
2023 Grand National winner, Corach Rambler, was Lucinda Russell’s single entrant in the 2024 Grand National at Aintree.
Where does Lucinda Russell train?
Lucinda Russell’s Arlary House Stables is in Kinross, Scotland.
What happened to One For Arthur?
One For Arthur gave Lucinda Russell her first Grand National victory as a trainer in 2017. His victory was the first for a Scottish-trained horse since 1979, leading to fans dubbing him ‘Scotlands Horse’. He retired in November 2020 after a distinguished racing career that included seven winning efforts. He sadly passed away in 2023 at the age of 14.
How much does the Grand National winner get?
The Grand National winning jockey gets a share of the money won by the winning horses connections. In recent years, the Grand National prize fund has been roughly £1 million, with the winner’s share being a significant portion of that. The amount the victorious jockey earns will vary based on their agreement with the horse’s owners.
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