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Centenary today of Derry-linked horses’ famous Grand National win

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Master Robert was born, bred and trained just a few miles outside the border town of Castlefin. The thoroughbred was raised by Mr Robert McKinlay on his farm at Sessiaghmore, on the back road between Castlefinn and Convoy. When not on the racing, he was used to plough McKinlay’s land, hence the nickname ‘plough horse’

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Centenary today of Derry-linked horses’ famous Grand National win

Master Robert entering the winner’s circle in 1924 with jockey Bob Trudgill, being led by Lord Airlie, with Aubrey Hastings to the right smiling. From the collection of Francis X. Murray. Used with permission.On this very day in 1924, a Donegal ‘plough horse’ with a strong Derry link became the unlikely winner of the world-famous Aintree Grand National. ‘Master Robert’, was born, bred and trained just a few miles outside the border town of Castl…

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