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4 unusual facts about David Elsworth


1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup

The winner was ridden by Simon Sherwood and trained by David Elsworth.

Desert Orchid

David Elsworth's grey was no longer eligible for novice hurdles in 1984/5 and struggled to recapture his early form.

Persian Punch

Persian Punch was trained throughout his racing career by David Elsworth at Whitsbury Manor Racing Stables, Fordingbridge, Wiltshire, England.

Tom Queally

Queally had ridden a winner for trainer David Elsworth when in England for a few weeks in January 2003 and his return to the UK (after a stint as a work rider both in the USA and New Zealand) was an instant success as, attached to the yard of legendary gambler and trainer Barney Curley, he took the apprentice title in his first full season in the UK in 2004 with 59 winners (66 in the calendar year).



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