McCain and Jarvis Pass Away

What a sad week it has been with the untimely passing of two of racings best known trainers Michael Jarvis and Donald ‘Ginger’ McCain.
Jarvis, who this season had passed his training operation into the hands of his assistant Roger Varian will best be remembered for his association with Arc winner Carroll House and multi Group One winner Rakti. McCain of course will forever be associated with the great Red Rum, who famously was stabled behind a second-hand car showroom in Southport, and The Grand National in which Red Rum was triumphant in on three occasions. He also trained Amberleigh House to win the race in 2004.
McCain was a man that spoke his mind and was never afraid to ruffle a few feathers, once referring to female jockey Carrie Ford as ‘a broodmare’, whilst Jarvis has already been described by many as a ‘true gentleman’.
Very different in their style both were great trainers and will be sorely missed.