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 supplied two memorable triumphs on the Cheltenham Pageant.
“Reaching the landmark has been an actual staff effort,” mentioned Russell.
“I’d 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 workers who’ve labored for me.
“With out their laborious work and dedication, none of this could have been potential.
“What has been central in each one of many 1,000 wins, irrespective of the place they’ve been or how massive the race was, is the enjoyment we’ve shared with our house owners.
“I’ve been touched by what number of have gotten involved 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.