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Why I'll never forget the day I beat the Prince of Wales

Derek Thompson recalls Classified, the horse he rode to beat Prince Charles

Derek Thompson: describes himself as having been a 'very, very poor amateur rider'
Derek Thompson: describes himself as having been a 'very, very poor amateur rider'Credit: Edward Whitaker

Trainer Nicky Henderson

Owner Mr P Venn (later Cheveley Park Stud)

Career highlights Third to West Tip in Grand National (1986); second in Arkle (1982) and Tingle Creek (1982)

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