Much-loved ‘quirky’ Grand National runner retires aged 13: ‘A remarkable horse to be involved with’

Two For Gold (David Bass) wins at Ascot for trainer Kim Bailey.

The hugely popular veteran racehorse Two For Gold has been retired from racing at the age of 13. Trained by H&H columnist Kim Bailey and his assistant turned co-trainer Mat Nicholls, the gelding won 11 times in a remarkable career spanning more than eight years, during which he ran 36 times – an outstanding 36% winning strike rate.

Two For Gold also finished second six times and came third twice, taking part in the 2022 Grand National and at the Cheltenham Festival...