Wichita Lineman (horse)
| Wichita Lineman | |
|---|---|
| Sire | King's Theatre |
| Grandsire | Sadler's Wells |
| Dam | Monumental Gesture |
| Damsire | Head for Heights |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 18 April 2001 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Pat Tobin |
| Owner |
Susan Magnier J. P. McManus |
| Trainer | Jonjo O'Neill |
| Record | 19:9-4-0 |
| Earnings | £197,693 |
| Major wins | |
|
Challow Novices' Hurdle (2006) Classic Novices' Hurdle (2007) Spa Novices' Hurdle (2007) William Hill Trophy Handicap Chase (2009) | |
Wichita Lineman was a National Hunt racehorse, foaled on 18 April 2001.
He won nine of his eighteen races, finishing second in a further four. The majority of his runs were in the hands of Tony McCoy. Wichita Lineman's final win came at the 2009 Cheltenham Festival, where he rallied from 15-20 lengths.
He was owned by J. P. McManus and trained by Jonjo O'Neill.
Wichita Lineman suffered a fatal fall, breaking his back at the first fence of the Irish Grand National on Monday 13 April 2009, aged 7 years 358 days, after carrying top weight in the race.