Amputee jockey to race over Grand National fences

Guy Disney is set to make history by becoming the first amputee jockey to race over the Grand National fences.

The former soldier, who lost his lower right leg in Afghanistan in 2009, is to ride in the Randox Health Foxhunters’ Chase over the Aintree course on 12 April, the first day of the Grand National meeting.

Last February, Guy became the first amputee to win a race under Rules in Britain, taking the Royal Artillery Gold Cup at Sandown on Raithlin Rose, a feat the combination repeated this year.

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Article written by: Eleanor Jones