Legendary Trainer Ginger McCain Passed Away Today

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Ginger was a legend in his own right. Not only did he train Red Rum to win 3 Grand Nationals and be 2nd twice in his 5 runs in the big race but he also trained Amberleigh House to win it many years later. He handed the reins over to his son who trained Ballabriggs to win the 2011 Grand National. What an outstanding family achievement. My thoughts are very much with the McCain family at this time. Ginger was a hugely colourful character who didn't mince his words and said it how it was.
 
All sympathies to the McCains. To have taken a horse with the leg problems Rummie had to the level where he could win and be placed in so many Nationals (and this was pre the lowering/moderating of the fences!) is an unsurpassed achievement.

As a small girl I lived near Rummie and he had almost mythical status. Esp as Ginger trained on the beach as his premises were a used car showroom.

So happy that Rummie lived to the grand old age of 30 and while Im sad that Ginger has gone, they will be reunited again and he can give him lots of Polos :-))))
 
I recently read his autobiography, 'My Colourful Life: From Red to Amber'. It was an interesting (and funny) read; I would recommend it.

Thoughts to his family
 
having been lucky to meet him and beautiful rummy when they stabled at the yard i was training at many years ago I did shed a tear when I read the news - funny man who said what he thought but always gracious - My thoughts go to his family and friends and I feel honoured to have met them both - a sad sad day - go gallop amongst the stars "Ginger" with beautiful rummy x x x
 
Hope he is laid to rest next to rummie wish I had met him and red rum, condolences to his family but bet he wouldn't want too much mourning as the character he was
 
Mon i can see it now rummy so so beautiful looking over door and all us working pupils chatting to him and ginger - stayed with me all these years and felt so so sad today(not a racing follower just the man and horse were so awe inspiring) but boy what a life and achievement - look to the sky and watch for them galloping past and smiling - amazing man amazing horse who deserve to be together
 
I wouldn't be surprised if his ashes were laid to rest at Aintree. The private funeral is shortly and then there is going to be a memorial service.

I just think it's so wonderful that he was there to see his son win his first Grand National this year. Truely wonderful. There is a huge piece in the Racing Post about him today which I haven't yet read - it's sitting on my desk beside me!

Ginger and Red Rum will live in the hearts of many people for a very long time to come. Apparently the 3rd fence on the National course is the only one not to have a name. How fitting if it was named after Ginger McCain or they had a race over those fences during the National meeting named after him.
 
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