Overlander Ambassador Lucinda Russell - Grand National Winner

With her unwavering passion for horses and a remarkable track record of success, Lucinda Russell has cemented herself as a masterful racehorse trainer. Her commitment to the sport and her exceptional training methods have garnered widespread recognition and made her a force to be reckoned with in the racing industry.

Alongside partner and assistant trainer, eight-time champion National Hunt jockey Peter Scudamore, Lucinda Russell is based at Arlay House Stables, near Kinross, Scotland. Together they have formed a partnership that has produced the most successful racing yard in the history of Scottish jump racing.

A graduate of St. Andrews University, Russell enjoyed success as an eventer, showjumper and point-to-point trainer before taking out a public training licence in 1995. She saddled her first winner, Fiveleigh Builds, in a handicap chase at Perth Racecourse in September that year and has gone on to saddle over 800 winners to date.

Russell has consistently achieved success at many renowned races, including the Cheltenham Festival, Aintree and the Scottish Grand National. Her ability to bring out the best in her horses and strategically prepare them for these high-profile events is a testament to her skill and expertise.

Earlier this year, she showcased this prowess when she masterfully trained Corach Rambler to secure a resounding victory in the 2023 Grand National at Aintree, her second win of this iconic race. Her 2017 Grand National winner, One For Arthur, was just the second winner of the celebrated steeplechase, after Rubstic in 1979, to be trained in Scotland and just the fifth to be trained by a woman. The following year, Russell was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to horse racing in the Queen’s birthday honours list.

Lucinda’s journey from a passionate horse lover to one of the most revered racehorse trainers in the industry is a testament to her unwavering commitment and exceptional talent. Her remarkable achievements and training methods have solidified her place among the sport’s greats.

We take immense pride in having Lucinda as an Overlander Ambassador. Through her association with our exclusive Scottish Dealership, Stirling Trailer Centre, we are thrilled that the Overlander R240 is now a fundamental part of the team at Lucinda Russell Racing.