Midnight Court (horse)

Midnight Court
Racing silks of Mrs Olive Jackson
SireTwilight Alley
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.

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