Farewell to Ahoy Senor - a mercurial talent who epitomised the highs and lows of jump racing

Ahoy Senor: twice a Grade 1 winner at Aintree's Grand National meetingCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

A genuine fans' favourite bowed out at Aintree last week when Ahoy Senor was retired by connections.

It has been quite the journey following his eventful career and there was no more fitting final destination than the Merseyside track, a place where he produced his best.

Ahoy Senor was in rude health as he paraded with other former course heroes on Grand National day and, while he still looked the part, the engine had slowed down a bit at the age of 11 and it was the right time to draw stumps.

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Published on 15 April 2026inAndrew Dietz

Last updated 12:40, 15 April 2026

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