Peter Simple (horse)
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Template:Infobox racehorse Peter Simple was the third racehorse in history to win the Grand National steeplechase twice, emulating The Duke and Abd-El-Kader. After winning in 1849 the horse failed to complete the course during the next three years before winning again in 1853 at the age of 15,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> the oldest ever winner.<ref name="Green">Template:Cite book</ref>
Peter Simple was a 20/1 shot in 1849 and a 9/1 shot in his 1853 victory at Aintree and was trained by Tom Olliver who was also the jockey. Josey Little was the owner.<ref>Grand National 2022: Every winner since 1839 from Tiger Roll to Red Rum</ref>