AIRBORNE WINS THE 1946 DERBY

(6 Jun 1946) Epsom once gain, and Movietone is happy to present the World's greatest Turf Classic, won in 1946 by - Airborne.
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[@plaistowboy2792]

Tom Lowrey was my uncle , he has sadly passed away since this momentous occasion. I am very proud of his achievements.

[@peterperryman2800]

Trained by Dick Perryman (who was a prominent jockey before the war) and was related to my Father who backed Airborne when he was at 100-1 and won a sizable amount of money, Airborne also won the St. Leger.

[@mrforevernever517]

Not a successful stallion, although he did sire a certain horse named Flying Bolt.

[@greg434]

​@@mrforevernever517
Correct .....One of the greatest steeplechasers we've ever seen

[@roberthamilton7554]

Wow i thought he looked a big horse there so no surprise he sired a good n.h. horse one of the Greats

[@greg434]

Rated 1 pound below Arkle...
His Mackeson gold cup win at Cheltenham. In 65 on a waterlogged course carrying 12-6 is phenomenal