Much-loved ‘quirky’ Grand National runner retires aged 13: ‘A remarkable horse to be involved with’

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Two For Gold (David Bass) wins at Ascot for trainer Kim Bailey.
Two For Gold, pictured on his way to winning at Ascot under David Bass for trainer Kim Bailey, has been retired.
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The hugely popular veteran racehorse Two For Gold has been retired from racing at the age of 13. Trained by H&H columnist Kim Bailey and his assistant turned co-trainer Mat Nicholls, the gelding won 11 times in a remarkable career spanning more than eight years, during which he ran 36 times – an outstanding 36% winning strike rate.

Two For Gold also finished second six times and came third twice, taking part in the 2022 Grand National and at the Cheltenham Festival, accruing over £287,000 in prize money for owners, the May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2.

Jennifer Donald
Jennifer Donald
Showjumping and racing editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.