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L'Escargot (horse)
| L’Escargot | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Escart |
| Grandsire | Turmoil |
| Dam | What A Daisy |
| Damsire | Grand Inquisitor |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1963 |
| Died | 1984 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Mrs B. O'Neill |
| Owner | Raymond R. Guest |
| Trainer | Dan Moore |
| Record | 53: 12-13-7 |
| Major wins | |
| Meadow Brook Steeplechase (1969) Cheltenham Gold Cup (1970, 1971) Grand National (1975) | |
| Awards | |
| American Champion Steeplechase Horse (1969) | |
| Honours | |
| United States Racing Hall of Fame inductee (1977) |
| Year | Age | Handicap (st-lb) | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 9 | 12-0 | Fell - fence 3 (open ditch) |
| 1973 | 10 | 12-0 | Third |
| 1974 | 11 | 11-13 | Second |
| 1975 | 12 | 11-3 | First |
Simon Winter