Scotland’s most profitable jumps coach Lucinda Russell celebrated the 1,000th winner of her profession as Starlyte prevailed at Kelso on Saturday.
The Kinross-based 58-year-old has twice landed the highest prize on the Grand Nationwide, with One For Arthur (2017) and Corach Rambler (2023).
She loved Scottish Grand Nationwide success with Mighty Thunder in 2021, whereas Corach Rambler additionally offered two memorable triumphs on the Cheltenham Competition.
“Reaching the landmark has been an actual workforce effort,” stated Russell.
“I might particularly prefer to thank all of the house owners who’ve supported me since I took out an expert licence for the 1995-96 season, all of the jockeys who’ve ridden for me and all of the employees who’ve labored for me.
“With out their exhausting work and dedication, none of this may have been doable.
“What has been central in each one of many 1,000 wins, regardless of the place they’ve been or how massive the race was, is the enjoyment we now have shared with our house owners.
“I’ve been touched by what number of have gotten in touch in the previous couple of days as this second approached.”
Of the 1,000 victories, 960 have been over the fences.
Starlyte gave Russell a 139th win at Kelso, second behind her 152 successes at Ayr.
