Show Notes
The remarkable story of Tiger Roll, a racehorse who has won two Aintree Grand Nationals (back-to-back) and five times at the Cheltenham Festival. We follow Tiger's unlikely path to glory, from the very beginning to today, through the people and places that have made him the horse of a lifetime. A new 7-part podcast series from RTÉ Documentary On One in Ireland. New episodes begin February 22nd 2022. Homepage: http://www.rte.ie/tigerroll See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More from Tiger Roll: The People's Horse
Bonus: Michael O'Leary officially announced on February 27th 2022 that Tiger Roll would retire after his final race, around the cross country circuit on March 16th, 2022, at the Cheltenham Festival. Michael Lawless caught up with Michael shortly after...
After his first Grand National win, Tiger attempts a feat not achieved in over 40 years - to win a second Grand National in a row. He's getting older and so much is happening around him. What will it all mean for Tiger? (Ep 7/7).
The biggest prize in National Hunt racing is the Grand National, and in 2018 Tiger was entered, a race nobody ever thought he could take on. But is he up for the challenge? (Ep 6/7).
As Tiger Roll matures, he’s ready for the next step up in jumps racing. But will patience and persistence from his owners and trainer give Tiger Roll a chance to fulfill his destiny as a champion racehorse ? (Ep 5/7)
Tiger Roll gets another new owner, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary, a new training yard and a whole new set of challenges. He begins to make new friends for life as he enters his first Cheltenham festival. (Ep4/7)